Fullstack AI Developer

Fullstack AI Developer

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Ports North

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and develop scalable software solutions using AI and cloud technologies.
  • Company: Join a leading financial services firm embracing AI-driven development.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Why this job: Be at the forefront of AI-assisted software engineering and make a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Strong full-stack development skills and experience with modern frameworks and cloud services.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Our client (Financial Services) is seeking a Fullstack AI Developer to join their Engineering team to help support immediate project delivery needs and to help shape the organisation's broader transition toward AI-assisted software engineering.

The successful candidate will bring a strong full-stack engineering background, practical cloud infrastructure capability, and a modern understanding of AI-driven development practices.

This position will be operating inside IR35, with rate ~ £600 per day, on an initial 6 month contract.

The role is hybrid working (1-2 days on site per week), with preferred location of Sheffield but London may also be possible.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions across frontend and backend services.
  • Contribute to the delivery of key product and project milestones as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
  • Build and support cloud-native solutions using AWS services and modern deployment practices.
  • Apply AI-assisted development techniques to improve speed, quality, and consistency across the software development lifecycle.
  • Contribute to specification-driven development approaches, helping translate business and product intent into structured engineering outputs.
  • Support the adoption of modern engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Work closely with Product, Delivery, QA, and Platform colleagues to ensure solutions are robust, maintainable, and aligned to delivery goals.
  • Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency through the practical use of AI tooling and workflow optimisation.
  • Share knowledge with wider engineering teams and support the development of internal AI capability and confidence.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement activity across engineering standards, tools, and delivery practices.

Essential Skills

  • Strong experience in full-stack software development, with capability across both frontend and backend technologies.
  • Proven experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, Angular, or similar.
  • Strong backend development skills, including API design and service-based architecture.
  • Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Python, Node. js, Java, or equivalent.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-native development, including relevant managed services.
  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and modern release practices.
  • Good understanding of software engineering fundamentals including testing, maintainability, performance, and security.
  • Experience working in agile product or project delivery environments.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools and workflows.
  • Knowledge of specification-driven development approaches.
  • Familiarity with LLMs and their practical application within software delivery.
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code and automated deployment tooling.
  • Experience supporting engineering teams in adopting new tools, methods, or practices.
  • Ability to explain AI concepts and approaches in a practical and accessible way.
  • Coaching or mentoring experience within development teams.
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Fullstack AI Developer employer: Ports North

Ports North is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic remote work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the field of enterprise analytics. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, particularly in cutting-edge SAP technologies. Our inclusive work culture values diverse perspectives, ensuring that every team member can contribute meaningfully to our major SAP S/4HANA transformation projects.

Ports North

Contact Details:

Ports North Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Fullstack AI Developer

Full-Stack Software Development
Frontend Frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)
Backend Development
API Design
Service-Based Architecture
Python
Node.js