Senior Full Stack Engineer in London

We regularly hire for Senior Full Stack Engineer roles, so while we might not be actively recruiting right now, we’re always keen to connect with great engineers. If you’re interested, please share your CV, we’ll review it and reach out when a suitable opportunity comes up. We also make exceptions for exceptional talent, so don’t hesitate to apply. Replies may take a little longer than usual since this isn’t an active opening.

About Us

We’re Thrive Learning, and we’re changing the way people learn at work. We believe learning should be easy, effective, and empowering, not a chore. That’s why we built the industry’s first truly modern, all-in-one learning experience. Our technology is helping over 3 million people worldwide unlock their potential and grow their careers. You’ve probably heard of some of the brands we work with, like Volvo, Vodafone, Krispy Kreme, and Sky. They trust us to deliver learning experiences that their people actually want to use.

The Role

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering innovative features for our enterprise‑grade SaaS platforms. You’ll work across the stack, contributing to both front‑end and back‑end development, ensuring a seamless user experience while driving technical excellence. You’ll collaborate with Design, Product and other Engineers, and provide technical leadership to ensure high‑quality, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality features and developments for SaaS products, working across front‑end and back‑end technologies.
• Provide technical leadership, supporting team members to deliver against dependable estimates while evolving best practices.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to refine and execute the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Build and strengthen a developer community, contributing to guilds, sharing knowledge, and driving best practices.
• Actively participate in sprint planning and execution, ensuring smooth delivery of incremental improvements.
• Document technical approaches and maintain a focus on testing, CI/CD, and scalability.

Essentials

• Frontend: Experience implementing web apps using React, Redux, and TypeScript.
• Backend: Expertise in developing microservices with Node.js and familiarity with REST, GraphQL, asynchronous messaging, and data formats like JSON.
• Proficiency with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and search technologies such as Elasticsearch or Atlas Search.
• Strong understanding of automated testing (unit tests, integration test and test coverage) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills, with experience supporting developers in a remote, collaborative environment.
• A pragmatic approach to problem‑solving and adaptability to change.
• Passion for personal growth and improving ways of working.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with AWS services (e.g SNS/SQS, S3, CloudFormation) and DevOps principles.
• Experience working with container technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like AWS ECS or Kubernetes.
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks and tools such as Vite, Next.js.
• Experience with end‑to‑end testing tools like Cypress.
• Experience with backend frameworks and libraries such as Express and Apollo Server.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and delivering within a fast‑paced SaaS environment.
• Understanding of configuring scalable and customizable features for enterprise clients.

Benefits

• Unlimited Holiday to support work‑life balance.
• Thrivedays—a reduced workday every Friday (10:00–15:00), with no internal meetings.
• Flexible Working Hours within core hours (10:00–16:00).
• Birthday & Christmas Off, including festive shutdown between Christmas & New Year.
• Work From Anywhere—fully remote‑friendly (4 weeks a year).
• Health Cash Back Plan with Health Shield.
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
• Financial support program via Maji.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• Death in Service (4x annual salary).
• Green Car Scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme—save up to 42% on a new bike.
• Perks at Work—30,000+ national & local employee discounts via CharlieHR & Health Shield.

What to Expect

We believe that finding a new job should be an enjoyable process. We’re passionate about bringing our whole selves to work, so what you see is what you get. All we ask from you, is that you show us your authentic self. We’re looking for people who bring something new to the team, who add to our culture and make it even greater.

Below is the typical interview flow and next steps.

• Initial Screening Call: If we think you’re a great addition to the team, you’ll be invited to an introductory call with a member of our People Team. This is a chance to tell you about Thrive and give you an opportunity to ask questions.
• First‑Stage Interview: Following the initial call, you will have a first‑stage interview with a member of the team you’d be joining. This is a chance for us to get to know you better and for you to ask any questions about the role. We’ll also discuss why Thrive interests you and what you feel you can add to our team.
• Final Stage Interview: You will meet with the Hiring Manager and/or a senior team member for a final interview. This stage is typically used for a more in‑depth discussion.

At Thrive, we’re on a mission to build an inclusive, welcoming culture that encourages and actively supports diversity. Our race, gender, religion, background, sexuality and beliefs are what make us unique. Our people are expected to always treat each other with respect, care and compassion. This starts from the moment you apply for a role at Thrive Learning, so we want you know we’re an equal opportunity employer. We will always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment and have a zero‑tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind.

If you require any assistance, accommodations, or support during the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact Ella Holland at. We’re happy to help!