Fullstack Developer; React & Azure Specialist | Ford Calex

About Us

Calex specialise in the design, development, and delivery of innovative learning programmes, predominantly within the automotive retail industry, including management, technical, aftersales and apprentice training. More recently we have begun working with forward-thinking companies within the logistics, food & beverage, and pensions sectors to enhance their training proposition via the implementation of Virtual Learning Environments, Live Broadcasting and Social Learning Platforms.

Our Corporate Vision is to ‘Deliver inspirational, technology rich, fully integrated and personalised learning programmes that deliver beyond expectation’ and we work in close partnership with our clients to identify and implement innovative and effective learning solutions.

To learn more about Calex, please visit our website at

We are seeking a Full stack Developer to lead the development of data-rich web applications. You will be responsible for building high-performance frontends using React and Vite, and architecting scalable, secure backend services using the Azure ecosystem.

A significant portion of this role involves data visualisation and cloud-native backend design. You should be comfortable working with serverless architectures (Azure Functions) and managing complex relational data in Azure SQL.

• Frontend:
  React, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Recharts, HTML
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• Backend:
  Azure Functions (Serverless), Azure API Management (APIM).
• Database:
  Azure SQL (Relational).
• Hosting/Infrastructure:
  Azure Static Web Apps ($web), Azure Dev Ops/Git Hub Actions.
• Security:
  Azure Identity (Entra /OAuth), API Security

• Frontend Excellence:
  Develop responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces using React and Vite.
• Data Visualization:
  Use Recharts to transform complex datasets into intuitive, interactive dashboards and charts.
• Serverless Backend:
  Design and deploy event-driven logic using Azure Function Apps to handle business processes and data manipulation.
• API Orchestration:
  Manage, version, and secure our API layer using Azure API Management (APIM).
• Database Design:
  Architect and optimize Azure SQL schemas, ensuring performant queries and data integrity.
• Security Integration:
  Implement robust security measures, including authentication and authorization (OAuth2, OpenID Connect) and secure handling of secrets.
• Styling:
  Build clean, maintainable, and modern UI components using Tailwind CSS.

• React Specialist:
  Deep understanding of React hooks, state management, and the Vite build tool.
• Azure Cloud Native:
  Proven experience with the Azure ecosystem, specifically deploying to Static Web Apps and managing Function Apps.
• API Management:
  Experience configuring Azure APIM policies (rate limiting, caching, transformation).
• SQL Proficiency:
  Strong experience writing and optimizing T-SQL and managing relational databases.
• Modern CSS:
  Mastery of Tailwind CSS for rapid UI development without sacrificing design quality.
• Infrastructure as Code:
  Familiarity with deploying Azure resources (via Bicep, Terraform, or the Azure Portal).
• Experience with Type Script (highly preferred).
• Knowledge of Azure Monitor and Application Insights for performance tracking.
• Experience in [Industry, e.g., Finance/Manufacturing] where data security is paramount.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments to Azure.
• Analytical Mindset:
  Ability to look at raw data and determine the best way to visualize it for the end user.
• Security-First Thinking: A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities in the cloud.
• Collaboration:
  
  Comfortable working in an Agile environment and communicating technical constraints to stakeholders.

• Caring & Supportive
• Open & Honest
• Welcoming & Inclusive
• Collaborative & Inspiring
• Enjoyable & Rewarding
• Flexible & Adaptable
• Accountable & Reliable
• Healthy & Sustainable

Stage 1 interviews will be conducted via Teams week commencing Monday 23rd March.

£35,000-£50,000 dependant on experience, 25 Days Annual Leave, Calex Employee Benefits Packages (Inc Private GP and Healthcare Services, High Street Discounts, Discounted Gym Memberships and on…