Senior Full Stack Developer 0307

About the role

Working across our technology teams, you will take ownership of full stack development from concept through to deployment. You will design and build high-quality applications, shape technical decisions and ensure everything we create is secure, scalable and built to last. Alongside this, you will play a key role in strengthening our engineering capability by supporting and mentoring others. What you will focus on Designing and building modern full stack applications Developing robust APIs, services and data models Embedding quality through testing, code standards and CI/CD pipelines Ensuring performance, security and scalability from day one Leading technical decisions and influencing architecture Monitoring live systems and driving continuous improvement Supporting and developing other engineers

Requirements

• You will be an experienced developer with a strong track record of delivering production systems and solving complex technical challenges.
• You will bring:
• Strong experience across frontend and backend development
• Expertise in modern architectures, APIs and cloud platforms
• A focus on clean code, performance and security
• Experience building scalable, reliable systems
• Confidence leading technical decisions and mentoring others
• A practical, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Why Aurora
• Since 2015, Aurora has grown into one of the UK's leading providers in the SEND sector, supporting over 1,500 learners across schools, colleges and homes with nearly 2,000 staff.
• We are now investing heavily in technology, data and AI to become a true sector leader.
• What you can expect:
• Meaningful work with real impact
• The chance to shape systems at scale
• A collaborative, values-led culture
• Home-based role with flexibility and autonomy
• Opportunity to influence the future of our technology landscape
• Interested?
• If you want to build modern, scalable systems with purpose and influence the future of a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.
• How to apply?
• For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.
• Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.
• If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at
• Important:
• Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
• The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
• This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.?
• Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Additional Information

Senior Full Stack Developer Build what matters. Shape what comes next. The Aurora Group is undertaking a major programme of operational improvement to understand how our services operate today and to design simpler, more consistent and future-ready ways of working, supported by emerging technology such as AI. To facilitate this; we're building the technology that will power the next generation of education and care, and we need a Senior Full Stack Developer to help lead the way. This is not a maintenance role. It is about designing, building and scaling modern applications that make a real difference to how we operate and support our employees and our learners.

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