At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop secure, scalable software for an innovative AI-powered learning platform.
- Company: Join Ignite Hubs, an award-winning charity inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, impactful work, and the chance to make a difference in young lives.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on social impact and digital transformation.
- Why this job: Help transform career discovery and skill development for underrepresented youth.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in software engineering with strong React and TypeScript skills.
Contract Pay
Please provide either a fixed-price proposal against the Statements of Work or your day rate, including any charity discount.
About Ignite Hubs
Ignite Hubs is an award-winning education charity inspiring the next generation of STEM trailblazers, creative thinkers and digital innovators.
We work particularly with girls and young people from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds, helping to widen access to technology, STEM and creative careers.
Since launching in 2019, we have supported more than 2,000 children and young people and currently deliver learning to over 200 students each week through our online and in-person programmes.
We are now entering an exciting phase of digital transformation, developing the ‘Ignite Learning & Careers Hub’, our innovative, AI-powered platform that helps children and young people discover careers, develop future‑ready skills, and access personalised learning opportunities.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer to help deliver the next phase of the Ignite Learning & Careers Hub.
Working alongside our founder and Product Development team, you will deliver two key Statements of Work that form the platform's secure technical foundation.
The two Statements of Work cover
- Statement of Work 1 - Secure Accounts & Safe Registration
- Family‑linked parent and learner accounts
- Secure registration and consent management
- Role‑based access control
- Row Level Security (RLS)
- Statement of Work 2 - Learning Platform Integration
- Single Sign‑On (SSO) between the Careers Platform and Moodle
- Automatic learner account provisioning
- Secure API integrations
- Learner course progress and dashboard integration
- A seamless experience across both platforms
Detailed Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) have already been prepared.
Your role will be to deliver high‑quality software against clearly defined acceptance criteria.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while building technology that creates genuine social impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop secure, scalable and maintainable software using React, Type Script and Supabase.
- Build front‑end and back‑end functionality for the Learning & Careers Platform.
- Collaborate with the Product Owner, Technical Lead and Product Designer throughout delivery.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
- Produce technical documentation and handover notes.
- Demonstrate completed work against agreed acceptance criteria.
- Help identify and resolve technical challenges throughout the delivery process.
React, Type Script, Supabase, Postgre SQL, REST APIs, OAuth 2 / Open ID Connect, Moodle, Git Hub and Azure
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years' commercial experience as a Full‑Stack Software Engineer.
- Strong experience with React and Type Script.
- Experience building secure production web applications.
- Experience implementing authentication and authorisation.
- Experience with Postgre SQL or other relational databases.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Experience with Supabase.
- Experience implementing Row Level Security (RLS).
- Experience with OAuth 2 or Open ID Connect.
- Experience integrating third‑party systems and APIs.
- Experience with Moodle or Learning Management Systems.
- Experience developing applications managing personal or sensitive data.
- Experience with Azure.
- Understanding of UK GDPR and secure software development.
- Why Join Ignite Hubs
This is an opportunity to help build a platform that has the potential to transform how children and young people discover careers, develop skills and access future opportunities.
Your work will directly contribute to widening opportunities for children and young people, particularly girls and those from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds, helping them develop the skills, confidence and connections they need to pursue fulfilling careers in technology, STEM and the creative industries.
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Senior Backend Developer in London employer: Ignite Hubs
Ignite Hubs is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and inclusivity in the tech space. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development while fostering a collaborative and supportive remote work culture. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people through our AI-powered learning platform.
