Overview

Full Stack Developer – London – £35k-£42k per year. Contract/Full Time. Posted by: National Biodiversity Network Trust. Posted: Thursday, 11 September 2025.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.Location: Working from home, with occasional travel. Contract: Fixed term to 31st March 2026, with possibility of extension. Secondments and sabbaticals welcomed. Hours: 35 hours per week. Flexible working available (compressed hours or part-time considered for the right candidate, minimum 30 hours per week). Closing date: None, recruitment is open until the post is filled. Interview: Within 10 working days of your first enquiry.Status: All candidates will be required to provide proof of their right to work in the UK before they start. We cannot sponsor work visas.About the role

The NBN Trust is the UK charity dedicated to making data work for nature. We are seeking a Full Stack Developer to join our Development Team. You will work with colleagues on the NBN Atlas – the UK biodiversity data portal – a valued source of information for nature conservation. You will report to our Lead Developer.This is an exciting time to be involved in biodiversity data. Our NBN Atlas brings together wildlife data from 220 nature organisations across the UK and makes it accessible to all.Responsibilities

Implement a programme of enhancements and improvements to the NBN Atlas.Develop internal applications and services to enhance operational efficiency and support the NBN Atlas team.Improve the NBN Atlas code base.Support and collaborate with the wider NBN Trust team in line with our values.In this role you would report to the Lead Developer and work on a variety of projects with a polyglot tech stack.Qualifications and Skills

Object Oriented ProgrammingMVC frameworks (ideally Java EE/Spring/Grails; would consider .NET)REST Web ServicesORM such as HibernateWorking knowledge of LinuxMySQL or PostgreSQLJavaScript, jQuery, CSSYou should be comfortable working on complex, sometimes undocumented code and able to take initiative while collaborating with a team.What we offer

A meaningful role making a genuine difference for natureA small, friendly and mutually supportive teamFully flexible role that can be worked from home with generous holiday entitlementThe NBN Trust is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create a diverse and inclusive team. The role is open to all communities, backgrounds and personal situations, including those with caring responsibilities and disabilities.Please email to arrange an introductory call with our Lead Developer.How to apply

Please send your CV along with a cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4).Your covering letter is an essential part of the application process, and without it you may not be invited to interview.The covering letter should include:Why does this role interest you?What key aspects of your experience equip you for this role?If shortlisted, we will arrange an introductory call with our Lead Developer for follow-up technical and non-technical interviews. We aim for the entire process to take no more than 10 working days. Interviews will be virtual via Microsoft Teams. If you have questions about the role before applying, please contact in the first instance.Location : London, UK |

Industry : IT |

Duration : 6 months (possible to permanent) |

Start Date : ASAP |

Rate : £35k-£42k per year |

Charity : National Biodiversity Network Trust

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