full stack engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Opportunity
We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Full Stack Developer to join our IT department based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary.
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The Company*
IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, now employing over 400 people across our 3 UK sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk and Kinmel produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.
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The Role*
To work across the full development stack to build highly scalable distributed software solutions integrating with existing core systems that enable a positive user experience and measurable business growth whilst providing advice and recommendations for future proofing the business.
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Key Accountabilities of the Full Stack Developer:*
- Lead in all aspects of agile software development, including design, implementation, and deployment for web, cloud and stand alone solutions, PC and mobile based
- Architect and provide guidance on building end-to-end systems optimised for speed and scalability whilst developing reliable solutions, new features and infrastructure in support of rapidly emerging business and project requirements engaging with end users and departmental heads
- Evaluating and implementing new technologies that improve the end user experience, scalability and support business objectives
- Assess developed system performance and recommend improvements
- Assess developed system security protocols and recommend improvements
- Engage with software vendors and departmental heads to create reliable API’s to ensure seamless connection of systems
- Work with agile development methodologies, adhering to best practices and pursuing continued learning opportunities
- Support of existing developed systems
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role
- Demonstrable experience developing desktop and mobile applications
- Familiarity with common stacks
- Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
- Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)
- Knowledge of SQL databases, web servers (e.g. Apache) and UI/UX design
- Advanced Power BI, SSRS and Microsoft 365 is desirable
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The Offer:*
- Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire - Hybrid
- Salary: £ Competitive + 10% bonus
- Hours: 40 hours - Monday to Friday (days)
- Pension: Employee contributions 3% / Employer contribution 8%
- Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave
- Other Benefits: Free parking & electric car charging, discounted products, free hot drinks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for full stack engineer roles across Inspired Pet Nutrition's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to .
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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