Senior Full Stack Engineer Contractor
OnBuy
Job Overview
Location
Remote
Salary
GBP 450 - 650 daily
Employment Type
Contractor
Work Arrangement
Remote
Sector
Information Technology & Software
Experience Level
Senior (5-8 years)
Application Deadline
July 3, 2026
About the Company
OnCommerce is a dynamic and rapidly expanding global selling platform, orchestrating a diverse network of retail channels designed to redefine the e-commerce experience.
Our flagship marketplaces include OnBuy, distinguished as the world's only platform offering customers instant Cashback on every purchase, and easyShop, a new venture developed in partnership with the renowned easy® family of brands. We are also set to launch Comet, the iconic UK tech brand, later this year.
At OnCommerce, we foster an environment where innovation thrives and every team member plays a pivotal role in shaping our future. We operate without rigid corporate structures, encouraging smart individuals to take ownership and collaborate in building something significant. The pace is fast, priorities can shift, and problem-solving is a daily occurrence. If you excel in such an environment, you'll find ample opportunity for influence, ownership, and professional growth within our scaling business.
Job Description
OnCommerce is a rapidly growing global selling platform powering a diverse range of retail channels, including OnBuy, the unique marketplace offering instant customer Cashback, and easyShop, a new venture in collaboration with the easy® brands. We are also preparing for the return of the iconic UK tech brand, Comet.
We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer Contractor to join our dynamic team. This role offers end-to-end engineering ownership, where you will design, build, and maintain scalable solutions across UI, APIs, and backend systems. You will translate product requirements into production-ready systems, owning features from concept through to monitoring.
Your responsibilities will include building responsive, high-performance user interfaces with modern JavaScript frameworks, optimizing applications for speed and scalability, and developing robust backend services and APIs. You will work across monolith and microservices architectures, maintaining legacy systems while building modern infrastructure. Quality and engineering standards are paramount, involving automated testing, code reviews, and proactive troubleshooting.
Collaboration is key, as you'll work within cross-functional teams and mentor less experienced engineers. We are looking for candidates with strong full-stack experience, proven backend expertise in PHP (Laravel), and advanced JavaScript skills. Experience with MySQL, NoSQL databases, microservices, event-driven systems, cloud environments (GCP), Docker, and CI/CD pipelines is essential. Experience in eCommerce platforms is desirable.
This is a UK remote role, requiring you to be based in the UK with full right to work. The day rate is £450-£650, dependent on experience. Please confirm your outside IR35 day rate upon application. This is a 2.5-month contract until the end of August.
OnBuy is committed to equal opportunities and fostering a fair and transparent workforce.
To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain full-stack solutions across UI, APIs, and backend systems
- Translate product requirements, designs, and wireframes into scalable, production-ready systems
- Own features from concept → development → testing → release → monitoring
- Build responsive, high-performance user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks
- Translate UI/UX designs into clean, maintainable code
- Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and usability
- Design and develop scalable services and APIs
- Work across monolith and microservices architecture (Laravel / PHP services)
- Maintain and evolve legacy systems while building modern, scalable architecture
- Own quality to production — testing is embedded, not a phase
- Write and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, end-to-end)
- Participate in and lead code reviews to ensure high engineering standards
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across the stack
- Optimize systems for performance, reliability, and scale
- Work with large-scale data systems (MySQL, NoSQL, search platforms)
- Identify bottlenecks and proactively improve system efficiency
- Work in cross-functional teams with Product, Design, QA, and other Engineers
- Mentor and support less experienced engineers
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Qualifications
- Strong full stack engineering experience, owning end-to-end delivery
- Proven backend expertise in PHP (Laravel)
- Strong JavaScript (ES6+) skills with modern frameworks (React/Vue/Angular)
- Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and scalable systems
- Experience with MySQL and NoSQL databases (e.g. Couchbase, MongoDB)
- Strong understanding of system architecture and microservices
- Experience with event-driven systems (e.g. RabbitMQ, Pub/Sub) and cloud environments (GCP)
- Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong engineering practices: testing, code quality, and production ownership
- Experience in eCommerce or marketplace platforms (Desirable)
- Cloud experience (GCP) (Desirable)
- Experience with NoSQL (e.g. Couchbase) and Search platforms (e.g. Constructor & Solr) (Desirable)
- Experience working in microservices architecture (Desirable)
- Must be based in the UK and have full right to work in the UK
Benefits & Perks
- UK remote role
- Day rate: £450-£650 per day
- 2.5-month contract until the end of August
- Equal opportunities employer
How to Apply
Please confirm your outside IR35 day rate upon application.
Join Our Communities
The UK's e-commerce landscape is experiencing significant growth, driven by innovative platforms like OnBuy. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of online retail by taking end-to-end ownership of full-stack solutions. You will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining scalable UI, API, and backend systems. Key technical areas include API integrations, microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and cloud environments. Your impact will directly influence business ROI through the development of robust and scalable e-commerce platforms, demonstrating leadership in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Posted Date
June 19, 2026
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