[Hiring] Full Stack Developer @Learning Pool

Role Description

We are seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to join our engineering team and contribute to the continued evolution of our learning platform. Working within a multidisciplinary product team of developers, QA engineers and DevOps specialists, you will design, build and deliver features that enable organisations around the world to create, distribute and experience impactful digital learning.

This role requires someone comfortable working across the full technology stack, contributing to both scalable backend services and modern, responsive front-end experiences. You will help shape technical solutions, improve system reliability and performance, and ensure the platform continues to scale as our customer base grows.

You will operate within an Agile development environment, collaborating closely with engineering, product and design teams to deliver regular product iterations that create measurable value for customers.

What you will be doing

• Developing and maintaining scalable web applications across backend and frontend technologies, contributing high-quality code that supports the continued evolution of the Learning Pool platform.
• Collaborating within a cross-functional engineering team to deliver product iterations that enable customers to produce, distribute and experience impactful e-learning.
• Designing and implementing robust backend services using modern development frameworks while supporting responsive and intuitive front-end interfaces.
• Writing maintainable, well-tested code using established development practices including test-driven or behaviour-driven development.
• Working within Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, to plan, prioritise and deliver development work in short iterations.
• Participating in technical discussions, code reviews and solution design to ensure high standards of engineering quality, scalability and maintainability.
• Managing and optimising data storage solutions using both relational and non-relational databases to support platform performance and reliability.
• Collaborating closely with DevOps, QA and product teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure smooth delivery of new features and improvements.
• Continuously improving development processes, tools and engineering practices to support a high-performing and collaborative engineering culture.

Qualifications

• Strong full-stack development experience: Experience building scalable web applications using modern backend and frontend technologies, ideally including PHP frameworks such as Laravel or CodeIgniter and frontend frameworks such as React.
• Commitment to engineering quality: You value writing robust, maintainable code and are familiar with testing practices such as TDD or BDD, version control systems and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience working in Agile environments: Comfortable working within Agile processes, particularly Scrum, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups and iterative delivery cycles.
• Understanding of database technologies: Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases and an understanding of how to use them effectively in scalable applications.
• Strong collaboration skills: Comfortable working with engineers, product managers and designers to solve problems and deliver high-impact improvements.
• Pragmatic problem-solving mindset: Able to diagnose technical challenges and develop practical solutions that balance performance, maintainability and delivery timelines.
• Curiosity and continuous learning: A genuine interest in developing your technical skills and staying current with emerging technologies and development practices.

Benefits

• Learning Pool is a Platinum Investor in People.
• Listed annually in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For.
• Wins numerous industry awards for our work with clients including the Queen's Award for Enterprise (Innovation) and recent Brandon Hall, Learning Technologies, e-Learning Industry, Stevie Customer Service and Institute of Customer Service awards.

Closing Date

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm UK time on 24th April 2026.