Developer

Reed.ai is looking for a Senior Developer to join their team in Holborn, London., We're looking for a talented and experienced Senior Fullstack Developer to play a pivotal role in the development and growth of a brand-new AI recruitment platform as it prepares to enter the market this summer. This is a rare opportunity to take a product from Beta launch to full market release and beyond, shaping its trajectory at every stage., * End-to-end development of high-quality, scalable SaaS platforms from design through deployment and maintenance.

• Architect and implement robust backend services primarily using Python and PostgreSQL.
• Develop and maintain responsive, performant front-end applications with TypeScript and modern frameworks (e.g., NextJS, NodeJS).
• Collaborate with product owners, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Champion agile ways of working, driving continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
• Integrate and optimize AI tools and APIs to enhance development productivity and platform capabilities.
• Provide technical mentorship and leadership to development teams, fostering best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and system design decisions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack.
• Ensure software security, scalability, and performance are maintained at all times.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions., * Culture: Reed.co.uk fosters a culture of continuous learning, purpose-driven impact, and positive change, where every team member contributes to improving lives through work.
• Career Development: At Reed.co.uk, career development is actively encouraged through personalised learning paths, mentorship programs, and growth-focused initiatives, ensuring employees can thrive and reach their full potential.
• Perks: At Reed.co.uk, employee benefits go beyond the standard salary. They include offerings like dental care plans, pension schemes, flexible working hours, and family-leave support programs-all designed to promote employee satisfaction and well-being, and help all of our co-members Love Mondays!

• Minimum 8 years of commercial software development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or technical lead role.
• Proven expertise in full-stack development using:

• TypeScript (and JavaScript frameworks such as NextJS, Node, or Tailwind)
• Python (including frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI)
• PostgreSQL and relational database design, optimization, and maintenance.
• AI Development Tools such as Windsurf, Aider or Augment.

• Demonstrable experience building and scaling SaaS platforms in a production environment.
• Strong understanding and practical application of Agile software development methodologies.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI tools, APIs, or platforms into software solutions.
• Domain experience in Recruitment Technology, HRTech, or closely related fields is a must.
• Proficient in software architecture, microservices, RESTful API design, and cloud-native development (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
• Solid grasp of security best practices, data privacy, and GDPR compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to delivering solutions.
• Desirable

• Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Knowledge of front-end performance optimisation and accessibility standards.
• Exposure to machine learning pipelines or data engineering workflows.
• Prior experience working in startup environments or high-growth technology companies.

• Hybrid working as standard
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible holiday scheme
• Paid time off to move home
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Insurance benefits including life assurance
• Love Mondays events
• Discount scheme including gyms and popular retailers
• Range of wellbeing and mental health support avenues
• Office in a fantastic location, with countless bars, restaurants and theatres right on the doorstep., £80,000 - £90,000 per annum