Full Stack Engineer

About the role

At Feefo, we are driven by the power of reviews. Insight from consumer feedback not only empowers brands to enhance their products and services but also enables consumers to make well-informed decisions. Handling thousands of reviews for numerous brands daily requires our software to be exceptionally performant, scalable, and resilient.

We are on the lookout for a seasoned Software Engineer with a passion for creating a best-in-class experience for our leading SaaS product.

As a Software Engineer at Feefo, you will work within a development squad guided by a Tech Lead Engineer, who provides technical direction and ensures adherence to the highest coding standards and practices for software excellence.

What you'll do

Software engineers work within an agile squad, adhering to the team's agile methodologies and development principles, translating requirements into performant and scalable solutions, always striving for continuous improvement. You will also be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining scalable and robust Java-based applications, with an emphasis on microservices architecture and Spring Boot.
• Implementing and integrating RESTful APIs, working in tandem with the front-end.
• Proficiency in front-end development using modern JavaScript frameworks, notably React (inclusive of Redux, Styled Components, and TypeScript).
• Providing ongoing software support, regular maintenance, enhancements, and bug fixes.
• Writing and maintaining unit tests, practicing Test-Driven Development (TDD) to ensure code quality and functionality.
• Crafting and maintaining technical documentation, both through inline code comments and knowledge sharing documents.
• Collaborating closely with the Cloud Infrastructure Team, sharing responsibilities for DevOps functions such as configuration management, continuous integration (CI), and monitoring.
• Embracing a product mindset, understanding the importance of SaaS experience to drive product success.
• Advocating for and implementing QA automation practices, including the use of tools such as Cypress.

Experienced Preferred

3-5 years of commercial experience in Service side (Java) and the ambition and determination to master Front-end (REACT). You should be a team player and able to collaborate with colleagues across teams, identifying areas for continual improvement.

Server side

3-5 years of commercial development experience in Java, with a strong focus on microservices, preferably using Spring Boot – docker, Kubernetes

Solid understanding of REST APIs and server-side development.

Experience with relational/SQL and No-SQL databases.

Front end

Modern JavaScript frameworks, preferably REACT (our stack is React, Redux, Styled Components and TypeScript)

Desirable

Experience within cloud-based services, ideally Google Cloud Platform is beneficial.

SaaS experience

Experience with building high throughput APIs

Experience with Cypress or similar testing automation tools

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar technical discipline.

Values

At Feefo, we are committed to creating an environment where authenticity, inclusiveness, and a client-centred approach are at the core of everything we do.

·       Authenticity – We believe in being true to ourselves and our values. We encourage our team members to bring their whole selves to work, fostering a culture of transparency and integrity.

·       Inclusiveness – Diversity and inclusion are not just words for us, they are fundamental principles that guide our actions. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where every voice is heard, and every individual is valued.

·       Client-Centred – Our clients are at the heart of our business. We prioritise their needs and strive to exceed their expectations by delivering personalised, high-quality service in every interaction.

At Feefo, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace drives innovation and creativity. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, nationality, or any other characteristic protected by law. Together, we strive to create a supportive and equitable environment for all.