Graduate Full Stack Software Engineer
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Graduate Full Stack Software Engineer
Lovey | Tech Department
Lovey: Helping businesses access the funding they need to grow
About Lovey:
At Lovey, we believe every business deserves access to the funding it needs to grow. Since 2016, we've helped thousands of UK companies secure finance through technology that makes the process faster, simpler, and more transparent.
We're proud to be recognised as a Top 15 fastest-growing finance company, a Great Place to Work, and to hold a 4.9 Trustpilot rating, because we put people, trust, and long-term impact at the heart of everything we do.
Key Role Details:
Reports to: Chief Technology Officer
Role Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Birmingham, Hybrid (2 days in office, more are encouraged)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (Graduate level)
Role Overview of the Junior Full Stack Software Engineer
We're looking for a motivated and curious Graduate Full Stack Engineer to join our growing tech team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer who wants hands-on experience across backend and frontend development within a fast-paced fintech environment.
You'll primarily work on backend-focused tasks while also contributing to frontend features, helping us scale and modernise our platform. You'll be involved in key initiatives including re-platforming efforts and future product development.
Key Responsibilities - Engineering & Development
- Work on day-to-day development tasks across backend and frontend systems
- Build and maintain APIs using Python and FastAPI
- Contribute to frontend development using Next.js, React, and TypeScript
- Collaborate with senior engineers to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions
- Write clean, well-tested, and efficient code
- Participate in code reviews and team discussions
Key Responsibilities - Delivery & Collaboration
- Work on tickets and sprint-based development tasks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product and data
- Assist in debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues
- Contribute ideas to improve development processes and product features
- Support future mobile and platform initiatives as team structure evolves
Technology Stack
- Backend: Python, FastAPI
- Frontend: TypeScript, Next.js, React
- Database: PostgreSQL and Firestore
- Cloud (Desirable): Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Requirements
Requirements
- Experience with Python (academic or commercial)
- Experience with TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (React/Next.js preferred)
- Understanding of REST APIs and backend development principles
- Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL or MongoDB similar)
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
- Good communication and teamwork skills
Key Deliverables
- Deliver high-quality code across backend and frontend components
- Successfully complete assigned development tickets within sprint timelines
- Contribute to platform replatforming and future product builds
- Continuously improve technical skills and contribute to team knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Exposure to full stack development concepts
- Passion for software engineering and building real-world applications
Nice to Have
- Experience with FastAPI
- Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
- Understanding of modern web architecture
- Internship or project experience in a similar tech stack
Team Structure Context
- Platform team focused on re-platforming to modern web technologies and mobile team focussing on application development
- Mobile work supported by Python backend services
- Final team structure will evolve as the business scales
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Graduate Full Stack Software Engineer position at Love Finance. Your fintech platform helping UK businesses access funding aligns perfectly with my Python backend skills and TypeScript React experience from university projects.
My background in full stack development includes building REST APIs with Python and creating responsive frontend applications using React and TypeScript. I am particularly drawn to your tech stack of FastAPI and Next.js, having worked with similar frameworks during my computer science degree.
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Technical
- ›Explain the difference between REST and GraphQL APIs
- ›How would you structure a FastAPI application with multiple endpoints?
- ›What are the key differences between PostgreSQL and Firestore?
- ›How do you handle state management in React applications?
- ›Describe your approach to debugging a performance issue in a Python application
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to learn a new technology quickly
- ›Describe a challenging problem you solved during your studies or projects
- ›How do you handle feedback during code reviews?
- ›Give an example of when you collaborated with others on a technical project
- ›Tell me about a time you had to troubleshoot a technical issue
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Tell me about a time you had to learn a new technology quickly
Describe a challenging problem you solved during your studies or projects