Full-Stack Software Engineer I

Job Title: Full-Stack Software Engineer I

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Direct Reports: 0

Closing date: 10/2/25

Kooth PLC is a digital mental health company committed to providing accessible mental health care for all, with a focus on children and young people in both the UK and the US. We aim to support the mental wellbeing of over 17 million people, boasting over twenty years of data and clinical excellence. We have been a trusted partner of the NHS and Local Authorities for over two decades, offering NICE-compliant services and holding a BACP accreditation. Kooth offers diverse access options, serving over 10.9 million people in the UK, providing immediate support without referrals, or waiting lists, available 24/7.

With a workforce of 600 employees, Kooth is passionate about professional development and diversity and inclusion.

We offer an opportunity to join a rapidly growing business with a genuine social purpose, aiming to support the mental wellbeing of over 17 million people.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to apply your talents to the youth mental health crisis.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join Kooth. We are building the future of personalised digital mental health care and have an opportunity in 2025 to better serve an increasing number of young people across the world. Our new platform has been rebuilt from the ground up (on modern tech and concepts) to support this journey, and there are plenty of interesting problems left for us to solve together.

Role Objective

Though still learning, an Engineer I is a meaningful individual technical contributor to their squad. Guided by more senior colleagues they have a positive impact on Kooth’s product and business objectives

Main Responsibilties

• Designing and building RESTful Node APIs, React frontends and/or React Native mobile apps.
• Regularly releasing working software, using trunk-based development, automated test suites, and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Incorporating requirements such as performance, resilience, observability, maintainability, security and accessibility.
• Collaborating with other disciplines, building effective working relationships.
• With your team, achieving a shared understanding of user needs, Kooth commercial and operational goals.
• Deepening knowledge of industry trends and best practices in software engineering, continuous integration, application design & architecture through pair/mob programming and other knowledge sharing approaches.
• Shadowing the out-of-hours on-call response rota.

Requirements

Essential

Enthusiasm for software engineering, across the whole stack

A strong problem-solving attitude and willingness to contribute to technical decisions

Some knowledge of Javascript or Typescript, and of database technologies such as PostgreSQL and experience in delivering a web or native mobile application

A quality mindset, understanding what it means to ship maintainable, well-tested code.

Focus on pragmatic delivery, able to take ownership appropriately

Understanding of the benefits of agile processes, data-informed development, and reliability

Strong communication skills, builds great colleague relationships across disciplines

Nice to have

Web or mobile application development experience using React or React Native

Experience with rapid application development techniques such as trunk-based development, automated testing at all levels and infrastructure-as-code.

An awareness and curiosity about application design and architecture patterns

Worked in a cloud native environment like GCP or AWS with Kubernetes

Benefits

Are you looking for a fulfilling career with attractive perks and a supportive work environment? Look no further! We're excited to offer an incredible opportunity with a range of benefits that cater to your professional growth, well-being, and work-life balance.

1. Competitive Salary:

Up to £35,000 depending on experience

2. Generous Annual Leave:

Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays, providing you ample time to recharge and spend quality moments with your loved ones.

3. Professional Development:

Benefit from our yearly professional training programmes, tailored to your career aspirations and designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.

4. Financial Security:

Secure your financial future with our pension contributions and annual company share option awards, giving you a stake in the success of the company.

5. Health and Wellbeing:

Prioritize your health and well-being with our comprehensive Health Shield cover and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The EAP offers 24/7 telephone mental health support and access to GP consultations, ensuring your mental and physical health are taken care of.

6. Life Assurance:

Gain peace of mind knowing that you're covered with life assurance, providing up to four times your annual salary to your loved ones in the unfortunate event of your passing.

7. Flexible Working:

Embrace the flexibility of remote working, allowing you to create a work-life balance that suits your needs and maximizes your productivity.

8. Lifestyle Benefits:

If you're seeking a stimulating career where your well-being, growth, and contributions are valued, we invite you to apply and become a part of our dynamic and supportive team. Join us as we strive for success together!

At Kooth, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and embraces the unique contributions of every individual. We believe in equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.

Our dedication to creating a fair and unbiased environment is reflected in all aspects of our recruitment, hiring, and employment practices. We strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, where every employee is treated with respect and dignity.

Request for Reasonable Adjustments:

We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants and employees with disabilities or individuals who require accommodations to participate in the application process, interviews, or job-related tasks. If you require any reasonable adjustments to ensure your equal participation in our recruitment process, please inform our Human Resources team.

Your openness will allow us to work together to provide appropriate accommodations and ensure a fair and accessible application and employment experience for everyone.

Kooth plc is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults . We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment. This will include a DBS check.