About the job Full Stack Engineer
Position: Full-Stack Engineer
Hoxton Wealth is a leading global wealth management firm, delivering financial solutions to international investors and expatriates across regulated jurisdictions.
We are seeking a Full-Stack Engineer to build and evolve user-facing applications and backend services that support our core business platforms. This role is suited to a versatile engineer with strong backend experience in Python, PHP, and Node.js, and the ability to work across the full application stack.
You will play a key role in delivering end-to-end features, from backend APIs and business logic through to responsive, user-friendly interfaces. The role requires a pragmatic engineering mindset, strong ownership, and the ability to operate in a regulated environment where reliability, security, and maintainability are critical.
You will work closely with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and platform teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready software.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications covering frontend, backend services, and integrations.
- Build and maintain backend services and APIs using Python, PHP, and Node.js.
- Develop responsive and user-friendly frontend interfaces that integrate cleanly with backend APIs.
- Collaborate with product and design teams to translate requirements into well-structured technical solutions.
- Implement secure, maintainable, and well-tested code following established engineering standards.
- Integrate applications with internal services, third-party systems, and APIs.
- Participate in code reviews, contributing to shared standards and continuous improvement.
- Write and maintain automated tests to ensure reliability and prevent regressions.
- Work with DevOps and DevSecOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and production monitoring.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues across the stack in development and production environments.
- Contribute to technical documentation, including API docs and system design notes.
- Support compliance and audit requirements by ensuring systems are well-documented and traceable.
Requirements
- 3–6 years of experience as a full-stack or backend-leaning engineer.
- Strong hands-on experience with Python, PHP, and Node.js in production environments.
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
- Working knowledge of frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks or libraries.
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases and basic data modelling concepts.
- Understanding of secure coding practices and common web security considerations.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and collaborative development workflows.
- Experience working in regulated environments such as financial services, fintech, or similar industries is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to delivering maintainable solutions.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.