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MRJ Recruitment

Software Engineer (Full Stack Javascript)

Hybrid

Manchester, United kingdom

£ 50,000 /year

Junior

Full Time

12-03-2026

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Skills

JavaScript TypeScript Architecture react node.js JavaScript/TypeScript

Job Specifications

I’m partnering with an ambitious sports gaming platform building the next generation of real-time experiences.

They’re on a mission to create a high-performance, globally scalable platform delivering live, low-latency interactions at serious scale. It’s a small, high-impact team building meaningful tech from the ground up.

About You

3+ years’ experience delivering and maintaining production software used by real customers
Strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills with commercial experience in React and Node.js
Comfortable working across frontend, backend, and occasionally infrastructure when needed
Calm, solutions-focused mindset when dealing with complexity or time-sensitive challenges

Key Responsibilities

Improve existing products by enhancing performance, reliability, and scalability while delivering impactful new features
Contribute to the development of a future real-time platform and supporting services
Take direction from senior developers on priorities while confidently suggesting solutions and shaping implementation approaches
Pair on complex problems, apply feedback, and actively contribute to shared team knowledge
Remain adaptable as priorities shift, including troubleshooting and resolving issues during live events to ensure seamless user experiences

Why Join

Genuine ownership and influence over architecture
Greenfield, high-impact work
Remote-first flexibility
Small team where every contribution matters
A chance to build real-time sports tech that users actually feel

About the Company

Here at MRJ We power startups, scaleups and global giants across the UK & Europe with great talent, enabling them to scale their technology & product teams, quickly. Why work with us? Three products. One result. We're more than just your average agency. What matters to you, matters to us and we tailor our solutions to fit with your hiring needs. Our Talent Partners live and breathe your brand, creating a genuine partnership with you. We replace the "us" and "them" divisions of traditional recruitment with a single, un... Know more