Senior Software Engineer

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 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.

Job Details

Company
Formula Recruitment Limited
Location
London, UK
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