Full Stack Engineer

Job Description

Build the technology behind Feel Good Investing.

At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Behind every simple, intuitive customer experience is technology that needs to be reliable, scalable and built to last.

We're looking for an experienced Full Stack Engineer to help build the services that power our apps and websites. You'll join a growing, cross-functional engineering team focused on creating the APIs, web applications, data layers and integrations that underpin our investment products and services.

This is a hands-on role where you'll work across the stack, using technologies including Node.js, TypeScript, React, MongoDB and AWS. You'll help architect and deliver solutions that make it easier for our customers to access and manage their investments, while working closely with Product, UX and Business colleagues to solve real customer problems.

You'll be joining a team with a strong focus on engineering excellence, continuous improvement and ownership. We believe in building things well, learning from what we do and giving engineers the autonomy to make a meaningful difference.

What you'll do

Build services customers can rely on

• Develop full stack features across APIs, web applications, data layers and third-party integrations.
• Design, build and deploy secure, scalable and maintainable solutions across the technology stack.
• Work with other engineers across different disciplines within a dedicated, product-aligned squad.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and help shape the technical direction of the products you work on.
• Build solutions that are performant, reliable and designed with the customer experience in mind.

Work closely with Product and Design

• Collaborate with Product, UX and Business colleagues to understand problems and turn them into effective technical solutions.
• Work alongside mobile and web engineers to create joined-up customer experiences.
• Propose new solutions, experiment with ideas and help pilot improvements.
• Bring an interest in user experience and a genuine desire to understand and solve the problems customers have.

Own what you build

• Embrace a "build it, run it, own it" DevOps mentality.
• Take responsibility for your code from initial idea and development through to deployment, monitoring and ongoing improvement.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to make our technology, processes and ways of working better.
• Share knowledge, support other engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practice.

The technology

You'll work across a modern full stack environment, including:

• Node.js and TypeScript
• React and JavaScript frameworks
• MongoDB and SQL
• RESTful HTTP APIs and GraphQL
• AWS and cloud-native solutions
• Jenkins and/or AWS CodePipeline
• Docker, ECS and/or Kubernetes
• Automated testing and Test Driven Development

We care about strong engineering fundamentals and how you approach problems. You don't need to have worked with every technology listed, but you'll need the experience and curiosity to work effectively across the stack.

What we're looking for

Technical skills

• 5+ years' commercial experience developing web applications and APIs.
• Strong experience with some combination of Node.js, TypeScript, React, PHP, .NET Core, MongoDB and SQL.
• Experience developing HTTP-based APIs and implementing RESTful services, as well as GraphQL.
• Thorough understanding of CI/CD pipelines, with experience using Jenkins and/or AWS CodePipeline.
• Experience with Test Driven Development and a good understanding of automated testing frameworks and practices.
• Familiarity with containerisation and technologies such as Docker, ECS or Kubernetes.
• Experience developing, deploying and maintaining cloud-based solutions on AWS.
• A strong technical background in web development, ideally including modern JavaScript frameworks.
• A good understanding of the principles that contribute to high-performing web pages and applications.

How you work

• Experience working with Product and other business stakeholders to understand requirements, shape solutions and deliver outcomes.
• An interest in user experience and an appreciation of the problems customers are trying to solve.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• The ability to understand and communicate technical and non-technical requirements clearly.
• Comfortable working collaboratively within a cross-functional Agile team.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the curiosity to question how things are done and find better approaches.
• The ownership and autonomy to make decisions, take action and see work through to completion.

About AJ Bell

At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether people are looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, or prefer to invest with the help of a financial adviser or independently, we offer easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life.

We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by professional financial advisers and first-time investors alike.

More than 762,000 customers trust us to manage over £121.5 billion in assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures.

Our technology plays a huge part in that. The services you build will sit behind the apps and websites our customers use to manage their investments, helping us deliver experiences that are reliable, accessible and easy to use.

We're proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work® for the past two years, building on six consecutive years as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For. It's recognition we're proud of and a reflection of the supportive and collaborative culture we strive to create for our people.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays  
• 6% Pension with matched contributions  
• Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE)  
• Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare  
• Free onsite gym  
• Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) 
• Travel and bike loan schemes  Employee Assistance Programme  

Life at AJ Bell  

• Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties  
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to you  
• Casual dress code  
• Friendly, supportive team environment  

Our ways of working  

We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office.  

For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships.  

Inclusion & diversity  

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work.  

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.  

Your application, reviewed by people

We believe great hiring starts with people. That's why every application is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team, rather than screened by AI. It may take us a few days to get back to you, but please be assured that your application will be given the time and attention it deserves.