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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** The Borough
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Backend, AngularJS, Front End Software Development, NestJS
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-software-engineer/47209577

## About the Role

modelling, and API quality as the platform scalesContribute to infrastructure and CI/CD pipeline decisions in AzureWork closely with the Head of Engineering, product, and design on roadmap deliveryMake pragmatic technical decisions that balance quality, speed, and long-term maintainabilityShare knowledge through pairing, code review, and regular team learning sessionsRequirements:Solid full-stack experience with genuine depth on the backend: APIs, data modelling, system designStrong NestJS experience on the backend, or a solid Node.js backgroundFrontend experience in Angular, ideally with exposure to Ionic as the framework layerA pragmatic engineer who can weigh trade-offs sensibly and keep delivery movingFamiliarity with Azure CI/CD pipelines and monorepo tooling is a strong advantageClear communication skills and the confidence to take ownership of decisionsBenefits:Competitive base salary plus annual bonusHybrid working: 1 day per week in Central LondonPrivate health scheme25 days
holiday plus additional leave perksFlexible and remote-friendly working arrangementsDedicated training and development budgetThis is a strong opportunity for a pragmatic Senior Software Engineer who wants genuine ownership, a tight-knit team, and a product with real-world impact. If that sounds like the right fit, apply below or get in touch directly.Due to the high volume of applications, not all applicants will receive feedback.

## Description

We're working with a scaling, mission-driven consumer app business to find a Senior Software Engineer to join a small, high-ownership engineering team. They're backed by a major international organisation, which means real stability and resource, but the team operates with full startup autonomy - moving fast, shipping frequently, and owning what they build end to end.The product is a consumer app used by hundreds of thousands of customers globally, and the engineering team deploys multiple times a day. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work comfortably across both backend and frontend, with a natural lean towards backend design and architecture. The team values pragmatism over perfection - you'll be expected to make sensible calls, move things forward, and not get lost in the weeds.Responsibilities:Design and ship features across the full stack, writing clean, maintainable TypeScript90% Backend Leaning with Nest.JS or Node.JSTake a leading role in backend design, data


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