Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer – Node.js / JavaScript / React / Remote-First Location: London (Hybrid – Occasional Office Days)Salary: Up to £100,000 + Benefits Work on Scalable, High-Traffic Platforms Used by Millions Ready to engineer products that reach millions daily, with the flexibility of remote-first working and the backing of a globally recognised digital brand? We’re hiring Senior Software Engineers to join one of the UK’s most well-known content platforms – a high-scale, fast-paced environment where performance matters. While we can’t name the brand here, the work you do will be seen and used by audiences worldwide.You’ll help build powerful tools and platforms across publishing, content delivery, and user experience, with a strong emphasis on clean code, modern architecture, and collaborative problem-solving.What You’ll Be Working On: Depending on your interests and expertise, projects may include:

• Node.js microservices powering APIs, server-side rendering, and internal tooling
• Modern front-end development using React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3
• Internal CMS and content platforms transitioning to modern frameworks
• Ad tech innovation – working with real-time bidding systems and analytics pipelines
• In-house applications integrating LLMs, AI models, and smart automation

Tech You’ll Use: Node.js, JavaScript, React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, GitHub Actions, REST APIs, SSR, microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines. We also contribute actively to the open-source community.What We’re Looking For:

• Strong commercial experience with JavaScript, React, and Node.js (or similar such as Java, Clojure, or Haskell)
• Experience working on scalable, high-traffic applications or platforms
• Passion for building clean, maintainable, well-tested code
• Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic mindset
• Interest in contributing to open source or sharing engineering knowledge

Bonus if you’ve got:

• A public GitHub or portfolio
• Experience across both front-end and back-end
• An interest in real-time systems or data-heavy applications

What’s in It for You:

• Up to £100,000 base salary
• Remote-first working (occasional time in the London HQ)
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Learning budget, conferences, and tech events
• Access to gym, discounted meals, and other on-site perks when in office
• A brand name that adds instant credibility to your CV

Why Apply?

• Your work will reach millions of users globally
• You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team of engineers
• You’ll have the chance to shape your own path – whether you want to specialise or stay broad
• You’ll work on projects that push your skills and give you something to be proud of

Interested? Apply now and let’s talk about where this could take you.