Developer job at Preston Full Time NEW

Why Join Us?

• High-ownership, collaborative environment where your work ships fast and your impact is visible
• Build with AI as a daily pair-programmer, not a forbidden shortcut — genuinely AI-native workflow
• Up to £40,000 Annual Salary
• Learning & Develoment opportunites
• Employee discount
• Free parking

About the Role

This is a hands-on development role building out our Commercial Operating Platform. We work in an AI-first environment — code is written largely with the assistance of Claude, though we’re happy for you to use other tools if you prefer — primarily in TypeScript and PLpgSQL, with a smaller amount of JavaScript.

There’s substantial development ahead. The focus is on designing and building new workflows and features across the business, alongside API integration across our commercial systems, front-end and back-end development, and building securely from the outset.

You’ll sit within the IT team, but your role is development, not end-user support. You’ll use AI tools to build and ship at speed, owning the quality, accuracy and security of everything that reaches production.

What You’ll Do

• Design and build new workflows and features in TypeScript for different areas of the business, taking them from a broadly defined goal through to working, deployed software
• Develop, test and ship features in TypeScript and PLpgSQL (and some JavaScript), working within our CI/CD pipelines
• Use AI development tools (e.g. Claude) to accelerate delivery, reviewing and verifying all AI-generated output before it’s merged or deployed, and flagging risks or blockers early
• Build and maintain integrations between our commercial systems (e.g. Dynamics ERP, Shopify, Supabase/Postgres, Microsoft 365) via APIs and data ingestion
• Work across both front-end and back-end, including how new features are designed and fit together
• Keep the codebase clean and well-structured as it grows — writing documentation alongside code, improving maintainability and reducing technical debt
• Identify and implement security improvements, applying secure development practices around authentication, authorisation, access control and data handling
• Write clear commit messages and tests, take part in code review, and support data quality, auditability and approval workflows

Skills & Experience

• Working knowledge of TypeScript and JavaScript, with willingness to build strength in PLpgSQL / PostgreSQL
• Understanding of relational databases and SQL
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Demonstrable, hands-on use of AI coding tools, with good judgement on when to trust, test or reject their output
• Understanding of API concepts and integrating systems via APIs
• A security-conscious mindset and awareness of common web application risks
• Strong attention to detail and genuine commitment to quality and accuracy
• Clear written communication and effectiveness in a small, fast-moving team
• Comfortable taking a broadly defined goal and seeing it through to production with limited supervision — while knowing when to ask or escalate
• Roughly 1–3 years’ experience, or strong demonstrable project ownership at a comparable level
• Curious, fast-learning, and energised by a changing, AI-first environment
• Takes ownership — moves quickly, never at the expense of correctness or security
• Collaborative, open to feedback, and willing to give it

We’re looking for someone who treats AI tools as a serious part of the craft, not a shortcut — someone who takes pride in shipping work that’s fast and right. If that’s you, get in touch

***Please Note, We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK***

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Preston PR1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you require visa sponsorship now or in the future?
• Due to the nature of the Business, this role is fully office-based, with no remote or hybrid working available. Are you able to commit to working on-site full-time?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person