Full Stack Developer (System Developer) Purple Education

Full Stack Developer (System Developer) Purple Education

📍Purple HQ (Lenton, Nottingham) |💰£27,000-£35,000 | ⏱️Full Time – Office Based |💜Lots of Benefits | 🗣️Hear from the Team | 🌐Visit our Careers Hub

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💫 About The Role

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We are looking for a talented Full Stack Developer to join our Purple team and help shape the future of data analytics in the education sector. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our platform’s evolution—designing, building, and maintaining robust systems that empower educators and drive meaningful impact for young people.

You’ll work across the full development lifecycle, collaborating with product managers, designers, and fellow developers to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions. Your architectural expertise will help us future-proof our platform, while your hands-on coding skills will ensure our systems are reliable and high-performing.

You’ll take ownership of backend development, API management, and integration with Azure and Databricks, while also contributing to frontend enhancements using React. You’ll play a key role in managing agile workflows—triaging errors, supporting ADF pipelines, and driving continuous improvement through testing (including AI-driven approaches).

This is an opportunity to work on a high-growth SaaS product, leveraging the latest technologies and agentic coding approaches. You’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious team, with access to ongoing professional development, mentoring, and a positive workplace culture. If you’re passionate about building impactful technology, eager to learn, and ready to make a difference in education, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation where your work will make a real impact in the education sector. If you’re passionate about data, keen to develop your skills, and ready to contribute to innovative projects, we’d love to hear from you.

 

📋 Role Details

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working pattern: 8am–4pm or 9am-5pm, Monday–Friday (we’re big on work-life balance – no work required outside these hours)

Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays

Start date: September 2026 (however can discuss earlier dates)

Salary: £27,000-£35,000 (depending on experience – salary banding progression will be discussed at interview)

Location: Purple HQ (Lenton, Nottingham) – This role is office based and does not offer a working from home/hybrid option

 

🎯 What you’ll do as a Full Stack Developer

– Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs to support platform growth and reliability.

– Support the leadership of architectural decisions, ensuring systems are robust, modular, and future-proof.

– Integrate and optimise data pipelines, including Azure Data Factory, for efficient data processing and analytics.

– Enhance frontend user experience using React, ensuring interfaces are intuitive and accessible.

– Implement and manage AI agentic coding solutions, supporting automation and intelligent platform features.

– Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to deploy machine learning models and AI-driven insights within the platform.

– Ensure high standards of code quality, security, and compliance (including GDPR and safeguarding requirements).

– Monitor system performance, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks or vulnerabilities.

– Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and version control practices.

– Participate in code reviews, mentoring junior developers and sharing best practices.

– Support deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and release management for new features and updates.

– Engage with stakeholders (internal and external) to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

– Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and team culture.

– Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends, recommending innovations to keep Purple at the forefront of edtech.

 

🤩 You should apply if you have…

– Strong backend development experience, with working knowledge of frontend development (React).

– Experience developing and maintaining full stack applications using Django (DRF), React, and Azure.

– Proven experience architecting scalable, secure systems and managing APIs.

– Experience working on SaaS platforms in live production environments.

– Experience with error handling, triaging, and resolving issues in production systems.

– Experience supporting or working with data pipelines (e.g. ADF).

– Experience working in an agile development environment, contributing to epics, sprints, and story points.

– Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a cross‑functional team (developers, data, product, operations).

– Strong collaboration and communication skills

– Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.

– Ability to prioritise workload, manage competing deadlines, and work effectively at pace.

– Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, well‑documented code

– Awareness of security, data protection, and reliability considerations when building systems.

 

It’s a bonus if…

– Experience as a full stack developer with Databricks or broader data pipeline experience.

– Experience using AI agentic coding tools and/or AI‑driven testing approaches.

– Experience implementing automated testing strategies and test frameworks.

– Experience contributing to technical design discussions and architectural decision‑making.

– Familiarity with DevOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines, release management, or infrastructure tooling.

– Experience working in a start‑up, scale‑up, or high‑growth SaaS environment.

– Experience working within education, public sector, or mission‑driven organisations.

– Understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements.

– Interest in using technology for social impact and improving outcomes for young people.

 

💜 What you’ll get at Think for the Future

There are a whole host of benefits to working at TFTF… Find out more here!

Positive and supportive team culture: strong line‑management, collaborative, innovative team spirit and an opportunity to spend time with your teammates at a number of all expenses covered team socials.

Continuous learning: we’re big on continuous learning at Think for the Future and through our in-house Leadership & Development Programme and events such as our annual company conference you’ll have plenty of opportunity to develop your skills.

Commitment to your health and wellbeing: access to top-quality health insurance through Vitality private health insurance, made affordable through a salary sacrifice scheme. Additionally, our partners at Health Assured offer 24/7 confidential support from experienced therapists and advisors.

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Work life balance: we ensure ample time given to complete all required tasks within the working day.

Career progression: we have clear pathways for mentors career progression and love finding and retaining brilliant talent within the organisation. Whatever level you’re coming into Think for the Future at, there’s opportunity for you to progress through our pay scales and promotional opportunities.

 

📈 Our Recruitment Process

1. Discovery Call (virtual)
2. Core Interview & Presentation Task (virtual or in person)
3. Role Offer

The recruitment process typically takes 2-4 weeks.

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🔐 Safer Recruitment

This role requires:

– Enhanced DBS check

– 2 satisfactory references

– Declaration of any convictions, cautions or reprimands which you have incurred

– Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

– Secure social media check

 

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every staff member can thrive.

 

📱Contact

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team:

📞0115 718 0399

📧recruitment@thinkforthefuture.co.uk

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