Senior Software Engineer

Requirements

Must have:

- Strong JavaScript / TypeScript experience - Proven backend development with Node.js - Experience building front ends with Vue 3 and/or React - Solid PostgreSQL knowledge, including schema design and performance - Hands-on AWS experience in production environments - Docker and containerised services experience - Experience with messaging systems such as RabbitMQ - Experience with Redis for caching or asynchronous processing - Strong Git workflow and code review experience - Experience leading or mentoring developers - Comfortable planning work and balancing new features with platform stability

Responsibilities:

- Lead a small development team while remaining hands-on across the full stack - Plan work and ensure the platform runs smoothly - Work closely with the CTO and Technical Project Manager to translate priorities into deliverable plans - Take ownership of code quality and operational stability - Mentor team members and promote continuous improvement across the platform - Manage feature development while ensuring platform stability

Company:

We are a well-established UK organization experiencing continued growth, dedicated to building and operating a critical, modern web platform. Our investment in technology and our people reflects our strong focus on quality, reliability, and long-term delivery.

We offer hybrid working with flexibility, a genuine balance between hands-on development and leadership, and a supportive environment that emphasizes clear ownership and accountability.