Senior Fullstack Developer

Join our world-class digital technology consultancy, Waracle, home to a diverse, smart, curious, and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We partner with ambitious clients to solve their biggest business and customer challenges, innovating and creating intelligent digital products and services. If you thrive on complex challenges and enjoy delivering business-critical IT transformation projects, this is the place for you.

This is a Hybrid role working from our Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh, or London offices.

About the Role

As a Senior Fullstack Developer at Waracle, you will be a pivotal technical leader, using your expertise across both frontend and backend technologies. Beyond writing high-quality code, you will shape the technical direction for complex digital applications, mentor high-performing teams, and drive the adoption of best practices. This role demands deep expertise in .NET and C# for the backend, coupled with strong proficiency in React for the frontend. You will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance end-to-end solutions that truly solve our clients' challenges.

Key Aspects of the Role Include

• Technical Leadership & Full-Stack Development: You will provide technical leadership, designing and building advanced, scalable .NET/C# backend and sophisticated React frontend applications. You'll set the technical direction, contribute to architecture, and ensure top-tier code quality.

• Agile Project Delivery: You will lead the software aspects of complex digital projects, aligning efforts with objectives and client needs. You'll champion Agile methodologies, resolve impediments, and drive continuous process improvement.

• Client Collaboration & Mentorship: This role involves extracting complex client requirements and building strong client relationships. You will also actively mentor and coach mid-level and junior developers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.

• Innovation & Continuous Learning: You will drive transformative innovation by exploring emerging trends in the full-stack ecosystem and acquiring new skills to lead change management initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive professional experience as a Fullstack Developer with a strong portfolio of delivered web applications.

• Expert-level proficiency in .NET and C# (including .NET Core/5+), ASP.NET Core, RESTful API design, and microservices architecture.

• Expert-level proficiency in React, including core libraries, state management, and modern frontend practices.

• A solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Entity Framework Core).

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD tools, and version control (Git).

• Proven technical leadership, including setting technical direction and conducting code reviews.

• Significant experience leading complex software development projects and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with a track record of mentoring and coaching developers.

The Recruitment Process

Your journey with us begins with a chat with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner. We'll discuss the role, salary, benefits, and what you're looking for in your next career move. Following this, you'll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you can showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will be there to guide you every step of the way.

Our Benefits

We believe in supporting our team, both inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Rest & Recharge: Enjoy 27 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, for a total of 35 days to unwind and pursue your passions.

• Financial Future & Security: Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. We also offer Death in Service benefit, providing 2x your annual salary for your loved ones.

• Health & Wellness: Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme and Group Sickness Cover.

• Flexible Working: We champion hybrid working and provide a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are.

• Learning & Development: Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth.

• Lifestyle Perks: Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts.

• Family First: Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognizing diverse family needs.

• Community & Connection: We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and an opportunity to make a local impact through our "Spirit of Waracle" charitable initiative.

Waracle is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.