About the job
About Lovey
Lovey helps UK businesses secure funding for growth. Since 2016, our technology has made financing faster, simpler, and more transparent for thousands of companies. We are proud to be among the Top 15 fastest-growing finance companies in the UK, recognized as a Great Place to Work, and hold a 4.9 Trustpilot rating. People, trust, and long-term impact shape our work and culture.
Role Overview
Lovey’s tech team is growing, and we are looking for a Junior Full Stack Software Developer based in Birmingham. This role suits someone with around 2 years of commercial experience who is ready to take initiative, contribute to system design, and work with increasing independence. The position involves building and improving our platform across both backend and frontend systems. Expect hands-on involvement in re-platforming projects and future product development, working closely with senior engineers while also delivering features independently.
What You Will Do
- Develop and maintain backend and frontend features for our platform.
- Design, build, and support APIs using Python and FastAPI.
- Create and deploy frontend features with Next.js, React, and TypeScript.
- Write clean, scalable code with strong test coverage and a focus on maintainability.
- Review code from peers and help raise engineering standards.
Delivery and Ownership
- Take ownership of tickets from refinement through to delivery.
- Work within agile sprint cycles, including planning and estimation sessions.
- Collaborate with product, data, and engineering teams.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues independently when possible.
- Identify and suggest improvements to systems and workflows.
- Support and mentor junior or graduate engineers as needed.

