Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our product team and lead development of our next-generation SaaS platform. You'll work with a talented team of engineers, contributing to architecture decisions and mentoring junior developers. Our tech stack includes React, Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS. This is a fully remote position with flexible hours and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
• Lead code reviews and establish best practices across the team
• Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth
• Participate in architecture discussions and drive technical decisions
• Write comprehensive tests and maintain high code quality standards
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and DevOps practices
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement robust monitoring
• Stay current with industry trends and evaluate new technologies

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and React
• Experience with cloud services (AWS preferred)
• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience mentoring junior developers
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Fully remote with flexible hours
• £5,000 annual learning & development budget
• Private health insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension (5% employer contribution)
• Home office equipment allowance
• Quarterly team retreats
• Share options scheme