Senior Developer
Senior Developer
- Location: Holborn, Central London (Hybrid)
- Reporting to: Head of AI and Technology
- Job Type: Full-time
An exciting new permanent opportunity has become available for a Senior Developer, to join a juggernaut organisation in the recruitment industry. A highly dynamic, ambitious and fast-growing team dedicated to transforming the recruitment landscape through AI-driven, human-centered technology.
They're looking for a Senior Developer to lead technical initiatives in a dynamic, AI-driven environment. If you have a track record of technical leadership and a passion for building innovative solutions, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact and perfect for your next career move.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Contribute to and work with a team of 6 senior engineers, setting technical direction while actively coding and solving complex problems.
- Own the end-to-end delivery of features, ensuring speed, scalability, and quality are consistently achieved.
- Architect, develop, and maintain core components of the SaaS platform, including:
- Backend: Python, PostgreSQL
- Frontend: TypeScript, NextJS/NodeJS
- Integrate AI tools, APIs, and data pipelines to enhance platform intelligence.
- Uphold engineering best practices such as testing, CI/CD, and secure coding standards.
- Collaborate with the Head of AI and Technology to align development priorities with business objectives.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance within the team.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring platform reliability and uptime.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 8+ years of commercial software development experience.
- Proven success in high-performing engineering teams within fast-paced environments.
- Deep expertise in:
- Python (Django, Flask, or FastAPI)
- PostgreSQL (design, optimisation, maintenance)
- Containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Event-driven architecture (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
- Desirable experience includes:
- TypeScript/JavaScript (NextJS, NodeJS, Tailwind)
- Terraform and DevOps practices
- Experience in building and scaling SaaS platforms in production.
- Strong background in software architecture, microservices, and API design.
- Hands-on experience with AWS platform.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of motivating and aligning technical teams.
- Experience with AI tools, APIs, or ML pipelines is highly desirable.
- Bonus: Exposure to startup environments.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working model (minimum 3 days a week in office)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible holiday scheme
- Paid time off to move home
- Contributory pension scheme
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Insurance benefits including life assurance
- Discounts at gyms and popular retailers
- Wellbeing and mental health support
To apply for the Senior Developer position, please submit your CV to be considered immediately.