Full Stack Developer – Contract (6-9months)

IT Consultancy 

We are currently looking to hire a highly skilled Full Stack Developer on a project-based contract to join our engineering team and contribute to a series of high-impact platform builds.

This role involves working on complex, scalable systems that require strong expertise across both frontend and backend development. You will be responsible for delivering production-ready features within defined timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop scalable web applications (frontend and backend)
  • Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services
  • Develop responsive, high-performance user interfaces using modern frameworks
  • Integrate third-party APIs and external services
  • Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Collaborate with internal teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
  • Ensure security best practices in application development
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and maintain existing systems

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Strong experience with JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Proficiency in React, Next.js, or similar frontend frameworks
  • Backend development experience with Node.js, Python, or similar
  • Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
  • Solid understanding of system design and scalable architecture
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with real-time or event-driven systems
  • Familiarity with AI-integrated or data-driven platforms
  • Exposure to microservices architecture
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Contract Details:

  • Rate: £500 – £600 per day
  • ​​​​​​​6-9months initially
  • Location: Remote (UK Only)

Unless otherwise stated, if applying for a job within the UK or European Union, you must ensure that you are already authorised to work there.
Carrot Recruitment acts as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency on behalf of our client in recruitment for this role.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression.


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    Hayley Shayestehroo
    Senior Consultant
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    Regulatory Affairs & Quality

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