Full-Stack Engineer in Cambridge

Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to the world's technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before. More than 30,000 companies and 100,000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium. We are growing, debt‐free, and financially strong, with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry.

As a Full-Stack Engineer working on Octopart.com, you will be responsible for the design and maintenance of the user-facing features and interfaces, including Part Searching and Exploration. You will also develop web services implementing the business logic powering these features. Altium offers the opportunity to solve unique challenges, including complex data engineering, large-scale distributed systems, and cloud-based architectures. From concepts to building new product features, you will be able to add your own ideas to the world’s most collaborative and efficient electronics design platform for electronics engineers.

Please note: The working mode is on-site: 5 days a week from our Cambridge office.

A Day in the Life of our Full-Stack Engineer:

• Building Web User Interfaces using TypeScript with modern frameworks such as Next.JS/React.
• Design and implement web services and manage server‐side logic.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‐functional teams, including front‐end developers, data platform engineers and DevOps engineers.
• API schema design with Back‐end engineers is expected.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of coding standards and best practices.

Proven experience as a Fullstack Software Engineer or in a similar development role; at least 4+ years of experience in Fullstack web application development. Having concrete experience in UI development with TypeScript. Having concrete experience in Backend Development with Node.JS or other languages. Understanding common software design principles and patterns. Problem‐solving and analytical skills; able to understand complex business processes and system workflows. Able to communicate clearly with other engineers and non‐technical stakeholders. A strong sense of product ownership.

Required Technology Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of front‐end development using TypeScript and React. Experience in Next.JS is a plus.
• Proficient in developing Backend Services. Go and Python are highly preferable.
• Experience in interfacing/designing web services with "Top‐Down" / "Schema‐First" approach. Having experience in GraphQL is a significant plus.
• Understanding of common Relational Database (e.g., MySQL).
• Experience in containerized development, CI/CD, and Kubernetes is a plus.
• A good understanding of Elasticsearch is beneficial.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem‐solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team‐oriented environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning in a fast‐paced environment.

Pension scheme with company match up to 9%, health, mental health and wellbeing support, professional development support and resources, 28 days' holiday + public holidays and special leave, home internet and remote working allowance, flexible working arrangements available based on role and location, enhanced family and special leave, corporate membership rates with national gyms, free lunch, snacks, and drinks in the office, electric car charging stations, free office parking, bicycle, and scooter storage.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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