Full Stack Engineer

The deadline for applications is the 10th of May.

What we do

We are a team of developers, researchers and creatives working together on critical issues facing our society today. We are developing a series of cutting-edge products, as well as providing consulting services, working for the public sectors and charity. Our key aim is social impact and doing good through our work. Moving beyond traditional research, we build and operate productised tools that put our insights into practice. Our work is powered by state-of-the-art software and agentic AI flows, developed with a human in control philosophy that ensures technology serves the public good.

In this role, you will have genuine ownership over frontend architecture, building scalable design systems from the ground up within an environment that rewards innovation and fast‑paced growth. We collaborate with some of the most forward‑thinking organisations globally, including government departments in the UK and overseas, the World Bank, UNICEF and the European Commission, to ensure your code has a tangible, positive impact. You’ll join a high‑performing team with a start‑up ethos that rewards initiative, ownership and craftsmanship, backed by the credibility and stability of an established organisation. At Alma, your code contributes to solving the world’s most pressing challenges.

Who we want to work with

We’re looking for a driven Full‑Stack Engineer to join our growing tech team. A frontend‑first developer who takes pride in architecting scalable design systems from scratch, with a meticulous eye for atomic design and seamless cross‑device responsiveness. In this role, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across the tech stack and collaborate with a diverse, cross‑disciplinary team. You will contribute to the development, deployment, and maintenance of scalable, secure software solutions that power our services, while continuing to grow your full‑stack expertise in a collaborative environment. As a Full‑Stack Engineer, you will be a core member of the team—a dynamic group of software developers and data scientists working closely with policy experts. This is not just a coding role; it’s an opportunity to shape Alma’s products, contribute to impactful projects, and strengthen our DevOps and testing capabilities within a high performing organisation. Your work will include building tools that combine AI, data visualisation, and automation to make a meaningful difference.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on full‑stack experience, an obsession for clean code and software craftsmanship, and a strong interest in building cutting‑edge products. You will be involved throughout the software development lifecycle, from architecture to implementation, testing, and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full‑stack applications using Django and React.
• Build scalable, responsive frontend architectures and reusable component libraries, translating UI/UX designs into high‑quality, user‑friendly interfaces.
• Ensure seamless responsiveness and reliability across all applications by implementing robust frameworks and best practices for a consistent user experience on any device.
• Contribute to testing frameworks, QA processes, version control and deployment workflows using Git/GitHub and Docker.
• Collaborate with team members to improve infrastructure, scalability, and overall system performance.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas to product and technical development.
• Support business development activities by providing technical input to bids and documentation.

Requirements

• Previous experience in full‑stack development with a front‑end focus.
• Full‑stack development experience with a focus on Django and React.
• Proven expertise in building fully responsive web applications across devices using modern CSS frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience building frontend systems and reusable component libraries from scratch based on UI/UX designs.
• Familiarity with relational databases and experience handling database queries.
• Strong working knowledge of modern development tools, including Git/GitHub and DevOps workflows.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and containerised environments.
• Frontend technologies such as TypeScript, Vite, Redux, React Query, TailwindCSS, or MUI.
• Experience with testing frameworks like Cypress, Jest, or Vitest.
• Familiarity with QA processes and integration into CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) or infrastructure tools like Kubernetes or Terraform.
• Passion for frontend architecture with a keen eye for UI/UX principles, accessibility, and cross‑device responsiveness.

Working arrangements

You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the work we do from day one. Alma Economics is a friendly and informal place, and our offices are designed for both work and play. Our team consists of enthusiastic and talented individuals, who love learning and are always ready to support others. We do not have a one‑size‑fits‑all WfH policy. Most staff members work from home two days during a typical week, while it is also possible to arrange to WfH for more extended periods (e.g., 2‑4 weeks) to visit family or travel. While most staff work 5‑day weeks, for most full‑time positions we also offer the option of a 4‑day working week, either from day one or as an arrangement employees can transition into later in their Alma career. Our offices can accommodate disabled access, and we are committed to providing all necessary support to colleagues who require it. We are also happy to consider remote working arrangements for applicants with disabilities or health conditions that prevent them from working on‑site.