CreateFuture
Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) - React
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Working at CreateFuture
CreateFuture is an AI-native consulting partner where people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We collaborate with organisations like PayPal, adidas, NatWest, FanDuel, and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that drive impact while prioritising people.
We’re a team of creators. We:
- Code solutions
- Shape delivery approaches
- Build go-to-market strategies
- Develop AI solutions
- Foster engineering practices that support our culture
Operating closely with clients, we challenge the status quo and help build the future. Our dedication to craft, quality, and culture has enabled us to scale to over 600 people in a few years.
Our UK Benefits
- 35 days leave (including bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave
- Financial coaching + 5% pension match
- 40 hours of paid learning and development
View our full list of UK benefits.
CreateFuture is a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company and has been named Best Workplaces UK multiple years in a row.
Join us on our journey. Together, let’s create tomorrow today.
About The Role And Team
As a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer or Technical Lead, you’ll join a cross-functional agile team, collaborating with 3–5 other engineers and supported by a Tech Lead. Working alongside Product, Design, and QA, you’ll deliver high-quality solutions to clients across various industries.
We believe in collective craftsmanship—each contribution matters to shaping the best possible product. Your role is pivotal in shaping success on our projects, championing high standards and technical integrity.
Our Definition of a Lead
Someone who:
- Confidently drives technical improvements
- Sets shifting benchmarks for engineering excellence
- Takes accountability for project success—for both clients and CreateFuture
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What You’ll Be Doing
Core Responsibilities
Full-Stack Development
- Design, develop and test frontend and backend components using:
- React
- Azure
- Node.js
- JavaScript, TypeScript
- Java
Backend Engineering
- Build robust, scalable backend systems using:
- Java
- RESTful APIs
- Modern database technologies
Frontend Development
- Proficient in frontend capabilities with expertise in:
- JavaScript
- Modern Single Page App (SPA) frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, Angular, Svelte)
Technical Leadership
- Mentor junior engineers while sharing technical insights and championing best practices (e.g., code reviews, design patterns, automated testing)
- Lead technical direction on client projects, ensuring solutions are well understood, well-architected and effectively implemented
Problem-Solving
- Resolve complex technical challenges with creativity and rigour
- Balance coding speed and solution longevity
Collaboration
- Partner seamlessly with:
- Business Analysts (BAs)
- Quality Assurance (QA) teams
- Senior stakeholders from our clients
Continuous Improvement
- Stay ahead of latest technologies and industry trends
- Actively elevate internal knowledge through:
- Knowledge sharing
- Documentation
- Cross-team collaboration
Our Requirements
Core Requirements
We’d love candidates with:
- Experience in AI-native development methods (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Spec-Driven Development)
- Commercial exposure to 1+ of these stacks:
- React
- Node.js
- Azure
- JavaScript/TypeScript (Frontend & Backend)
- Automation
- Mobile development (native or cross-platform)
- Proficiency with modern cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), including:
- Deploying applications
- Hosting solutions
- A collaborative mindset that fosters knowledge-sharing across:
- Client teams
- The broader Engineering department
- A commitment to best engineering practices, including:
- Code reviews
- Paired programming
- Automated testing
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Nice-to-Have
- Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD
- Experience with:
- Kubernetes (K8s)
- Docker
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Observability tools (Splunk)
- Configuration management (Chef, Puppet)
- Monitoring (Grafana)
Role Details
- Location: Hybrid (2 days/week required at Edinburgh or Glasgow)
- Commute flexibility: Occasional travel for client site visits or office locations (Leeds, Manchester, London, Bulgaria)
What We’ll Offer You
Our Culture
We empower others, valuing impact over busyness and growth over rigidity. This ensures:
- Friendly team culture
- Support from smart, curious colleagues who invest deeply in work
Your Workplace
- Flexible and remote-first options
- Office hubs in:
- Edinburgh
- Leeds
- Manchester
- London
- Bulgaria
Hiring Process
We aim for a clear, respectful process that balances efficiency and fairness.
** typically:**
- Call with Talent Acquisition Team
- Role-specific capability interview
- Depending on the role, you may also complete:
- A short presentation
- A technical task
- A values-focused conversation
We’ll explain steps upfront to help you prepare.
Inclusion at CreateFuture
We firmly believe diverse teams build better workplaces and better products. We strive for an environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to succeed.
If you require adjustments or support during the application process, we ask just to notify us—we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.
We look forward to your application!
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