Software Engineer, Full Stack, Remote (Permanent)

Mid - Snr Software Engineer - Tech for good Location: Remote/Hybrid (UK or Ireland-based, occasional in-person travel) Contract: 9-month fixed-term (Full-time, PAYE) Make an Impact, Tech That Matters Join a pioneering startup on a mission to break down digital barriers for the deaf community. This company is the first of its kind, using cutting-edge tech to translate digital and written content into sign language - making information truly accessible for everyone. They're small, scrappy, ambitious, and working on a platform that combines AI, microservices, and cloud-native infrastructure to transform how sign language is delivered at scale. Zero tech debt: Your work directly improves access to information for underserved communities. Microservices, Python, FastAPI, React, Azure, AI/ML - all in play. Shape the architecture and engineering culture from day one. Hybrid freedom: Mostly remote, with occasional travel to meet the team. Build and ship new customer-facing features across both frontend and backend Own your code end-to-end, from implementation to deployment Help shape engineering culture in a small, high-impact team Have 6+ years' experience as a full-stack engineer Are confident building both frontend (React, Nuxt, JS frameworks) and backend (FastAPI, Node.js, GraphQL, etc.) Care about inclusion and accessibility - especially for overlooked communities Frontend & Backend React, Nuxt, JavaScript/TypeScript js CI/CD via GitHub Actions & Azure DevOps Databases & Messaging PostgreSQL / MySQL (relational) Azure Fabric, Data Factory Azure Event Hubs, Kusto QL Tooling & Monitoring Make a meaningful impact on digital accessibility Equity potential if converted to permanent Work alongside passionate, creative problem-solvers This is a chance to build the foundations of a meaningful product - one that transforms how Deaf users access information - using modern tech and thoughtful engineering. CVs, videos, or sign language applications are all welcome. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.