Full Stack Developer

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.