At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and improve a podcast hosting platform using cutting-edge tech.
- Company: Global, an inclusive employer supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for international travel.
- Other info: Dynamic role with real responsibility and excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Shape a platform that empowers podcasters and reach millions of listeners.
- Qualifications: Strong coding skills in Node.js, Angular, MySQL, and ElasticSearch.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
This job is with Global, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.
Location note: This is a hybrid role, with two days a week in our Barnsley office and the rest of the week working from home.
Your Role: Full stack developer
Build the technology behind Captivate, our podcast hosting platform, working across front-end and back-end systems to deliver high-quality software for our users while developing your skills and experience as an engineer.
As a Full stack developer, at Global, you will:
- Build the technology behind Captivate, our podcast hosting platform, working across front-end and back-end systems to deliver high-quality software for our users while developing your skills and experience as an engineer.
Key Responsibilities
- Full-stack development: Build, maintain and improve platform features using Angular, Node.js and TypeScript, delivering reliable code across front-end and back-end systems.
- Feature development and architecture: Think critically about product requirements, help shape practical technical solutions and improve code architecture as the platform evolves.
- Ownership and delivery: Work independently, troubleshoot issues, maintain code quality and collaborate with colleagues to deliver features effectively.
What You'll Love About This Role
- Shape a platform that supports podcast publishing and growth for thousands of podcasters, serving millions of listeners.
- You'll have real responsibility for taking work from idea through to delivery.
- Build pragmatic, maintainable solutions and spend your "complexity budget" wisely.
- Work closely with designers, developers and end users to build high-quality software you can be proud of while continuing to develop new skills.
What Success Looks Like
- In your first few months, you will deliver back-end and some frontend features into production.
- Build a strong understanding of the platform and codebase.
- Identify and implement practical improvements to the code architecture.
- Establish yourself as a trusted, independent contributor.
What You'll Need
- Strong coding skills: Solid engineering experience, using Node.js, Angular, MySQL and ElasticSearch.
- Good technical judgement: Able to understand requirements, challenge assumptions and make thoughtful decisions.
- Ownership and autonomy: Comfortable taking responsibility for your work and delivering independently.
- Adaptability: Happy working in an environment where priorities can change and products evolve.
There will also be the possibility for international travel.
