Senior Fullstack Web Developer in London - DiverseJobsMatter

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Job Title: Senior Fullstack Web Developer (Web and data)
Team: Business Development
Line Manager: Head of Business Development & Partnerships
Hybrid Working Status: Fully remote available

Based at the Here East technology hub in Stratford, East London, ourteam continues to expand as we bring our titles to an ever-growing audience across an increasing variety of platforms.
To support our growth, we welcome the opportunity to connect with passionate people with the drive to match our ambitions and initiative to realise your individual potential.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Fullstack Web Developer, who will play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of web-based tools and platforms that support the Football Manager data ecosystem.
Leveraging your expertise in both frontend and backend technologies, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive forward development and deliver high-quality and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end development of our API plus some other smaller web applications, ensuring seamless integration of front-end and back-end components.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including our Online Research Database (ORDB) team and UI/UX designers.
Develop responsive and intuitive user interfaces using modern front-end technologies such as React.js or Angular.
Implement interactive data visualisations and features to enhance user engagement.
Design, implement, and maintain robust back-end systems to handle large volumes of football data.
Develop APIs and integrate third-party services to enrich the application's functionality.
Design and optimise databases to store and retrieve football-related data, always with performance and optimisation in mind.
Identify poorly performing queries and implement fixes.
Work closely with Tech services to ensure security best practice around data protection, authentication, and authorisation. Conducting regular security audits and addressing vulnerabilities promptly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Extensive expertise as a Full Stack Developer. Knowledge of football data and passion for sports analytics is a big plus.
Experience with PHP, Laravel plus MySQL and NoSQL DB skills.
Strong proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies such as React.js, Node.js, Typescript or equivalent.
Competent in navigating around an Azure backend, with some knowledge of Bicep.
Understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
Git and Linux experience is a bonus.

Benefits of Working at company:

A flexible working policy to best suit you and your team.
Subsidised mental health, therapy and coaching sessions are available.
Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 7% of annual salary).
Free onsite evening bar in our London HQ.
A well-stocked breakfast bar with cereals, fruits, teas, and coffees.
Regular events in collaboration with our partnered football clubs.
Access to our on-site physical and massage therapist services.
Multiple clubs and societies to join e.g., book club and art workshops.
Free access to games released under our Europe umbrella.
A range of Gym Membership options through our Benefits partners.
Fully Subsidised Healthcare and Dental Plans.
Free Travel Insurance for yourself and your family.
A personalised football shirt upon passing probation.