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# Senior Software Engineer, Backend

- **Company:** Rippling People Center Inc.
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Modern Ui, ReactJS, Backend
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-software-engineer-backend/49521160

## About the Role

raise the bar for engineering excellence by building and operationalizing tools, monitors, and processes across the organizationParticipate in an on-call rotation to handle customer and production supportWhat you will need6+ years of professional experience as a software engineerAbility to own and deliver projects, transforming product specifications into successful releasesStrong grasp of computer science fundamentals, modern design patterns, providing you with a solid foundation to tackle complex technical problems and drive innovation.Proficiency in managing the complete project lifecycle, transforming intricate ideas into successful launches.Demonstrate a keen product sense that advocates for delivering exceptional customer experiences.Outstanding capacity to convey intricate technical concepts clearly and precisely, both in written and verbal communication, while collaborating effectively across diverse functional teams.Experience with Python, Django and React are a plusAdditional

## Description

role in advancing our full-service payroll platform that handles payroll configuration and calculations for hundreds of thousands of employees. This is a great opportunity to shape the technology powering one of Rippling's core product offerings. You will own and drive initiatives by creating new product functionality from the ground up as well as rearchitecting key components of our platform to help us scale. If you are an experienced engineer looking for high impact and autonomy, come build the future of payroll with us!What you will doPartner with design and product management leaders to shape and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the team, while maintaining a balanced approach that considers both platform and product perspectivesImplement maintainable solutions with high quality and reliability that can scale as our business continues to grow and expandProvide mentorship to other engineers, fostering their professional growth and successEnforce high-quality deliverables and