Full Stack Developer

Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

We are looking for an experienced and highly talented Full Stack Developer to support our key web applications which range from production applications that interface with our high-performance computing environments to applications for HR processes that support employees. You will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of web applications. You'll also be responsible for developing and maintaining various productivity tools, including data and project management tools and secure portals for client collaboration. There are numerous unique challenges to be solved that will push you to think outside the box and ensure that you are challenged and interested in your work. Be part of the global team consistently raising the bar on user experience!

• 5+ years of professional experience in web development, with a strong portfolio of complex, scalable, and high-performance web applications
• Strong back-end development skills using languages and frameworks such as PHP, Python, Node.js or other languages
• Deep understanding of databases, both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis), and experience with database design and optimization

• Demonstrate a strong passion for software development, emerging technologies, and solving complex analytical and technical challenges
• Drive innovation through collaborative idea generation, contributing to improvements in application performance, user experience, and the development of new features or concepts
• Effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders across diverse business domains to gather requirements and deliver impactful solutions
• Exhibit a proactive attitude toward continuous learning, with the ability to adapt to evolving technologies, priorities, and project directions
• Skilled in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of modern web-based applications
• Hands-on experience with full-stack development frameworks and environments such as LEMP, MERN, MEAN, or MEVN
• Understanding of UX best practices with experience in wireframing, prototyping, or UI/UX collaboration tools

• In-depth experience with container orchestration and runtime environments, including Kubernetes and Docker; strong understanding of microservices architecture, relational/non-relational databases, and middleware components such as Apache Kafka and NGINX
• Demonstrated expertise in deploying and integrating diverse open-source and cloud-native technologies across distributed systems

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Web Technologies, or related field.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Highly attractive bonus scheme
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program
• Company pension with generous employer contribution
• Wellbeing Unmind app - puts you in control of your mental health
• A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!
• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes
• Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice!
• Buy & Sell Holiday Programme - you can buy extra holiday, sell unused holiday or even save it up!
• Relaxed dress code policy

Our culture of learning and complementary approach to supported or self-guided career development enables the design of tailored courses to suit specific needs of our employees to aid personal growth in areas related to technical, commercial and personal skills, via an extensive suite of developed courses, managed through our own Learning Hub.

We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises. We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.