Full Stack Developer - Apps and Mobile

Role

Title:

Full Stack Developer - Apps and Mobile

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract: 18 month fixed-term contract

Location: Manchester (hybrid working available)

British Cycling exists to bring the joy of cycling to everyone.

We have embarked on an exciting new journey, with a modernised commercial and events offering grounded in social impact and storytelling, harnessing the spotlight and inspiration of our athlete’s performance on the world stage, and our growing portfolio of major events.

We are working towards our three key priorities outlined in our strategy; to support and grow the sport to make cycling more inclusive and accessible, to lead on the world stage by winning and winning well, and to drive social impact by tackling inequalities through providing opportunities.

This role requires a comprehensive understanding of both front‑end and back‑end development for web and mobile platforms. The developer will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and robust applications that meet both user needs and business objectives.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, can adapt to evolving requirements, and is dedicated to delivering high‑quality code. The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating the full software development life cycle, from conceptualisation and design to testing, deployment and ongoing support.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on exciting projects that utilise modern technologies and agile methodologies. You will be expected to contribute actively to architectural discussions, code reviews and the continuous improvement of our development processes.

Your expertise will be crucial in building responsive web interfaces, robust backend APIs and intuitive mobile experiences across iOS and Android.

• Design, develop, and maintain full‑stack web and mobile applications using relevant technologies.
• Write clean, scalable and well‑documented code for both front‑end (web/mobile UI) and back‑end (APIs, databases).
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and other engineers to define, design and ship new features.
• Participate in the entire application lifecycle, from conception to deployment.
• Perform code reviews, provide constructive feedback and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software.
• Optimise applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Stay up‑to‑date with new technology trends and suggest improvements.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in at least one modern front‑end framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Strong experience with mobile application development (e.g., React Native, Flutter, Swift/Kotlin).
• Expertise in a back‑end language (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, C#/.NET).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., SQL, No
  
  SQL).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices.
• Knowledge of UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with test‑driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.
• Contributions to open‑source projects or a strong Git Hub portfolio.
• Agile/Scrum development methodology experience.

• Competitive Salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension

Send us your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you meet the criteria via the apply button below.

Applications close: 27th May 2026

Interviews likely: 8th June 2026