Senior Developer

Reed

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

2 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Compensation

£ 80K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

JavaScript

API

Artificial Intelligence

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Software as a Service

Continuous Integration

DevOps

Django

Python

PostgreSQL

Uptime

Node.js

Commercial Software

Software Architecture

RabbitMQ

Next.js

Secure Coding

TypeScript

Tailwind

Flask

Backend

FastAPI

Event Driven Architecture

Containerization

Kubernetes

Kafka

Front End Software Development

Api Design

Terraform

Data Pipelines

Docker

Microservices

Job description

They're looking for a Senior Developer to lead technical initiatives in a dynamic, AI-driven environment. If you have a track record of technical leadership and a passion for building innovative solutions, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact and perfect for your next career move.

Day-to-day of the role:

Contribute to and work with a team of 6 senior engineers, setting technical direction while actively coding and solving complex problems.
Own the end-to-end delivery of features, ensuring speed, scalability, and quality are consistently achieved.
Architect, develop, and maintain core components of the SaaS platform, including:

Backend: Python, PostgreSQL
Frontend: TypeScript, NextJS/NodeJS

Integrate AI tools, APIs, and data pipelines to enhance platform intelligence.
Uphold engineering best practices such as testing, CI/CD, and secure coding standards.
Collaborate with the Head of AI and Technology to align development priorities with business objectives.
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance within the team.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring platform reliability and uptime.

Requirements

8+ years of commercial software development experience.
Proven success in high-performing engineering teams within fast-paced environments.
Deep expertise in:

Python (Django, Flask, or FastAPI)
PostgreSQL (design, optimisation, maintenance)
Containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)
Event-driven architecture (Kafka/RabbitMQ)

Desirable experience includes:

TypeScript / JavaScript (NextJS, NodeJS, Tailwind)
Terraform and DevOps practices

Experience in building and scaling SaaS platforms in production.
Strong background in software architecture, microservices, and API design.
Hands-on experience with AWS platform.
Excellent communication skills, capable of motivating and aligning technical teams.
Experience with AI tools, APIs, or ML pipelines is highly desirable.
Bonus: Exposure to startup environments.