2235 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- 7 years of full-stack development experience across React, Node.js, TypeScript, and Java.
- Strong cloud and infrastructure knowledge: AWS (EC2, ECS, S3, Lambdas), Kubernetes, Docker.
- Experience in building modern CI/CD pipelines and automated test frameworks (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Playwright).
- Proven ability to lead engineering teams, own delivery, and navigate ambiguity.
- A product mindset, capable of translating business goals into clear technical plans and articulating trade-offs.
- Experience in startups, scale-ups, or greenfield environments.
- Knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, with additional exposure to MongoDB being an advantage.
- Strong communication skills with confidence in presenting technical work to stakeholders.
- A passion for clean, maintainable code and scalable architecture.
- Exposure to Golang or Python is beneficial but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver full-stack features using TypeScript, Node.js, and Java/Spring Boot.
- Design and build scalable backend services, APIs, and integrations.
- Collaborate closely with Product and UX teams to scope features, refine requirements, and contribute to roadmap direction.
- Own the software delivery lifecycle from planning through QA, release, and iteration.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment workflows using GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.
- Coach and mentor junior and mid-level engineers, supporting their growth and improving delivery velocity.
- Provide technical leadership in architecture discussions and cross-team collaboration.
- Produce demos, documentation, and updates to keep stakeholders aligned and informed.
- Help establish engineering standards, rituals, and best practices across the wider technology team.
Description
We are searching for an experienced Senior Software Engineer who can operate across the full stack, lead small engineering teams, and shape the technical direction of new and existing products. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact, customer-facing platforms using modern JavaScript frameworks, cloud-native architectures, and event-driven APIs. You will work closely with product, design, and engineering leadership to deliver scalable features, drive engineering best practices, and support the growth of junior engineers. If you enjoy turning ambiguous ideas into technical solutions and influencing both architecture and delivery while shipping quickly without compromising quality, we invite you to apply. Join us for a high ownership role with influence over technical direction, a collaborative product-first culture, and opportunities for career growth into Tech Lead or Staff Engineer paths, accompanied by a competitive salary and benefits.
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