Full Stack Engineer

Full Stack Engineer (React / Next.js/Node) Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per annum Location: Chester / Hybrid (2 days onsite) The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Engineer with strong React, Next.js and Node.js expertise to join an established digital transformation team who are currently going from strength to strength and undergoing a really exciting period of digital transformation. This is a permanent opportunity for a Full Stack Engineer who wants genuine ownership of frontend architecture and the opportunity to make a significant impact on a business-critical digital platform. You’ll join the team at an important stage of the programme, helping to refactor and modernise an existing business-facing management platform used to support complex operational and management workflows. The role is highly hands-on, with a strong focus on modernising the frontend using the latest capabilities of Next.js, while improving performance, stability, scalability and long-term maintainability. About the Role As a Full Stack Engineer you’ll take ownership of key areas of frontend development and architecture. You’ll work closely with other engineers, UX/UI specialists and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable digital products. You’ll be comfortable working autonomously, making technical decisions and contributing from day one, while also being a collaborative member of a wider delivery team. Key Responsibilities Integrate frontend functionality with an OpenAPI-driven Node.js backendLead the refactor of an existing frontend application using Next.js App RouterImplement and optimise Server Components and Server ActionsDevelop scalable, maintainable UI components using React and Next.jsImplement and optimise client-side and server-side caching strategiesImprove application stability, performance and overall user experienceWork closely with UX/UI designers to translate designs into high-quality frontend solutionsCollaborate with backend engineers to align frontend implementation with API contractsContribute to the refinement of user stories, requirements and delivery plansParticipate in stakeholder discussions and presentations where requiredContribute to frontend architecture and technical decision-making Technology Environment You’ll be working across a modern technology stack including: Node.jsNext.js – App Router, Server Components and Server ActionsReactOpenAPI-driven backend servicesPlaywrightClient-side and server-side cachingPostgreSQLPrisma ORMDockerAzure DevOpsAzure CI/CD pipelines You’ll ideally have: Proven experience delivering frontend refactors, migrations or significant application modernisationA strong understanding of modern frontend development principles and best practicesExperience integrating frontend applications with APIs and backend servicesThe ability to work independently and take ownership of technical decisionsStrong communication skills and confidence working with technical and non-technical stakeholdersA proactive, collaborative and delivery-focused approachExperience working within enterprise or complex digital transformation environments would be advantageous Why Join? This is an opportunity to take on a genuinely senior frontend position with real architectural ownership, rather than simply delivering tickets against an established roadmap. You’ll be joining a high-profile digital transformation programme where your technical decisions will directly influence the performance, scalability and future direction of a business-critical platform. The role offers the opportunity to work with modern frontend technologies, collaborate with experienced technical and delivery teams, and play a significant part in the continued evolution of an enterprise digital product. The role is has a flexible hybrid working approach. Candidates must be UK-based and have the right to work in the UK.