Senior Full Stack Engineer - Remote

Birchwell Associates Ltd
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Software as a Service
DevOps
Django
Python
Node.js
Performance Tuning
Ruby on Rails
Software Tools
Backend
FastAPI
GPT
Elixir

Job description

We are working with a high-growth AI company building a widely used consumer platform with millions of users globally.

This is a product-focused environment where engineering decisions have direct impact at scale. The team operates at pace, with a strong emphasis on ownership, performance, and continuous iteration. The Role - Remote - Europe (CET ±3

We are seeking Senior Backend focused Full Stack Engineers to join a fully remote, cross-functional team working on high-traffic, production-grade systems.

You will be responsible for building and scaling core backend services, contributing to product development, and collaborating closely with Product, Design, and AI teams. Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems
  • Work on high-traffic applications used by a global user base
  • Contribute to architecture and performance optimisation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and DevOps
  • Take ownership of features from concept through to deployment

Requirements

  • 5+ years of backend engineering experience
  • Strong experience working on scalable, production-level systems
  • Background in high-traffic B2C or SaaS environments
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently

Technical Environment

The primary stack is Ruby on Rails. However, we are open to candidates with strong experience in:

  • Python (Django / FastAPI)
  • Node.js
  • Go
  • Elixir

The focus is on strong backend engineering fundamentals rather than a specific language. Preferred Experience

  • Experience scaling systems to large user bases
  • Familiarity with monolithic architecture and performance optimisation
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams
  • Proactive approach with strong ownership and problem-solving ability
  • Experience using AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Copilot) in development workflows

Important Information

This role involves working on a product that includes adult-oriented (NSFW) content, delivered in a professional and regulated environment.

Candidates must be fully comfortable working in this context as part of their day-to-day responsibilities. Not Suitable For

  • Candidates with experience limited to small or internal systems
  • Candidates from highly structured or heavily regulated environments who may struggle in a fast-paced setting
  • Candidates who are not comfortable working with adult-oriented content

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