Senior Full Stack Developer

Zotefoams plc is a world leader in cellular material technology, with facilities in Croydon, UK; Kentucky and Oklahoma, USA; Brzeg, Poland; and Jiangsu Province, China (T-FIT).

We produce lightweight foams for a wide range of markets including sports and leisure, aviation, automotive, and healthcare. Zotefoams also owns and licenses patented technology and supplies advanced insulation systems.

The Company is on a strong growth trajectory, with significant revenue and profitability increases in recent years and ambitious plans for the future.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Full Stack Engineer – Cross Collaborative AI Platform to take our proprietary internal AI platform from MVP to a scalable, production-grade solution serving 500+ users.

Reporting directly to the AI Lead (Product Owner), this is a hands-on, individual contributor role with full ownership of engineering delivery. You will design, build, and scale a unified AI workspace that supports commercial, R&D, and engineering teams—replacing fragmented processes with a single, always-on digital intelligence layer.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of applied AI within an advanced manufacturing environment, owning the platform end-to-end across infrastructure, backend, frontend, security, and deployment.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver against a fully specified solution plan, working autonomously and progressing build phases independently
• Provision and manage Azure PaaS cloud infrastructure (compute, storage, search, serverless functions, static hosting) using Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates
• Develop secure backend services and API layers using Node.js or Python, including data persistence and audit logging structures
• Extend and enhance the existing React 18 / TypeScript / Vite frontend without rewriting the codebase
• Implement enterprise authentication using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), MSAL.js, and OAuth 2.0 / OIDC flows with role-based access control
• Design and integrate agentic AI workflows, orchestrating multiple AI agents with distinct knowledge sources and behaviours
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps, including telemetry, monitoring, and structured logging
• Implement scalable architecture including load balancing, traffic management, and horizontal scaling
• Ensure platform reliability, security, and performance in a multi-user environment
• Proactively identify risks and propose improvements to architecture and implementation approaches

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience building and deploying full stack applications
• Proven experience delivering a product from prototype to production at scale
• Strong expertise in Azure cloud services and infrastructure-as-code tools
• Backend development experience (Node.js or Python) with API design and data architecture
• Frontend development experience with React, TypeScript, and modern frameworks
• Strong understanding of enterprise authentication, security, and identity management
• Experience working with databases (SQL, MongoDB, or similar) and designing data systems
• Familiarity with AI platforms, LLM APIs, or multi-agent AI systems
• Experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD, monitoring, and logging

• Progression to next stage is subject to passing required screening questions !
• What were looking for?

• A highly autonomous engineer comfortable owning an entire platform end-to-end
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work through complex engineering challenges
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to identify risks and improve solutions
• Experience working in complex, technical environments with sophisticated users and proprietary data
• A collaborative individual who works effectively with a technical product owner and stakeholders
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment
• A team player who demonstrates accountability, flexibility, and sound decision-making

Why Join Us?

At Zotefoams, we believe in fostering a supportive and innovative environment where everybody can thrive. By joining us, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our Values

• Courage - The courage to take bold action to ensure that we succeed in tackling our challenges and opportunities.
• Impact – Dedicated to making a significant and positive impact in everything we do.
• Respect - Cultivate a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and collaboration is encouraged.
• Zotefoams is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees