Web Development Engineer I (UK)

In This Role You Will:
Back-End Development

Build, integrate, and maintain server-side applications, RESTful APIs, and microservices that support our products

Work with databases to store and manage learner data, game state, progress tracking, and analytics

Develop integrations with third‑party education platforms and services

Write clean, well‑tested code, with appropriate unit and integration tests

Support server configuration, deployment pipelines, and monitoring

Maintain and improve existing back‑end systems by fixing bugs and optimising performance

Front-End Development

Contribute to front‑end tasks as needed, such as building internal tools, dashboards, or admin interfaces

Update and fix web portals and landing pages

Support integrating game builds into web pages, including loading screens and session management

Participate in code reviews, stand‑ups, and team planning sessions

Learn from senior engineers and contribute ideas to improve our technical practices

Document your work clearly so others can build on it

Stay curious about new technologies and approaches relevant to web development and EdTech

Core Competencies for Success:

Action Oriented: Takes on assigned tasks promptly; breaks work into clear steps; follows through on commitments and escalates risks early.

Collaborates: Works effectively with teammates across disciplines; shares progress, asks for input, and supports team decisions to deliver outcomes.

Tech Savvy: Learns new tools and frameworks quickly; applies fundamentals (version control, testing, debugging) to produce maintainable code.

Problem Solving: Uses data and logic to diagnose issues; proposes options; tests hypotheses; and documents fixes to prevent recurrence.

Ensures Accountability: Takes ownership of code quality and reliability; writes tests where appropriate; communicates status; and meets agreed timelines.

Credentials and Experience:

Foundation in back‑end web development using at least one server‑side language (e.g. Python, Node.js, C#, Java, or similar)

Basic understanding of databases, both relational (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB)

Familiarity with RESTful API design and development

Degree, bootcamp qualification, or equivalent practical experience in computer science, software engineering, or a related field

Experience using AI‑assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or similar

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Familiarity with containerisation tools such as Docker

Legal right to work in the United Kingdom

This role is designed to be hybrid in Manchester, UK.

The hiring range for this position is between £30,500 - £34,300 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an Annual Bonus.

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