Software Engineer

Role: Software Engineer

Location: St Albans (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office)

Morgan McKinley has partnered with a leading UK wealth management firm to assist in hiring a Full Stack Engineer with a strong backend focus.

Managing over £1.6 billion in client assets and trusted by over 4,000 families, our client provides personable financial advice and top-tier investment management services. As they continue to expand their digital platform, they are looking for a backend-centric engineer to build and scale the systems powering their core financial services.

If you enjoy clean Node.js architecture, robust relational database design, and working in an environment where a proactive, "take the wheel" mindset is genuinely rewarded, this is a fantastic opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing

Building and scaling production web applications using TypeScript, React, and Node.js.

Designing and maintaining reliable relational database schemas and optimizing complex SQL queries.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to modernise the technical infrastructure behind their wealth management solutions.

Taking end-to-end ownership of features-asking questions, bringing ideas, and driving engineering best practices.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• 3+ years commercial experience building production web applications using TypeScript and React, with a clear bias toward backend development.
• Node.js Proficiency: Strong background in backend architecture, API development, and system logic.
• Solid SQL Skills: Hands-on experience working with relational databases and query optimization.

Desirable:

• Background in Financial Services or Wealth Management.
• Exposure to cloud & DevOps toolchains: AWS (EKS), Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.