Full Stack Engineer

Role: Full Stack Engineer (Backend-Focused) Location: St Albans (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office) Morgan McKinley has partnered with a leading UK wealth management firm to assist in hiring a Full Stack Engineer with a strong backend focus. Managing over £1.6 billion in client assets and trusted by over 4,000 families, our client provides personable financial advice and top-tier investment management services. As they continue to expand their digital platform, they are looking for a backend-centric engineer to build and scale the systems powering their core financial services. If you enjoy clean Node.js architecture, robust relational database design, and working in an environment where a proactive, "take the wheel" mindset is genuinely rewarded, this is a fantastic opportunity. What You'll Be Doing • Building and scaling production web applications using TypeScript, React, and Node.js. • Designing and maintaining reliable relational database schemas and optimizing complex SQL queries. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to modernise the technical infrastructure behind their wealth management solutions. • Taking end-to-end ownership of features—asking questions, bringing ideas, and driving engineering best practices. What We’re Looking For Essential: • 3+ years commercial experience building production web applications using TypeScript and React, with a clear bias toward backend development. • Node.js Proficiency: Strong background in backend architecture, API development, and system logic. • Solid SQL Skills: Hands-on experience working with relational databases and query optimization. Desirable: • Background in Financial Services or Wealth Management. • Exposure to cloud & DevOps toolchains: AWS (EKS), Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. If you feel like this could be of interest to you, do not hesitate and apply!