Senior/ Lead Software Engineer

Senior /Lead Software Engineer - SaaS | AI | Cloud-Native

Birmingham HQ - Hybrid (1+ day/week in office)
Hands-on leadership meets cutting-edge tech

Are you a passionate engineer who thrives on building scalable, high-performance software - and loves rolling up your sleeves to lead by example?

I am working with a truly innovative business who are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their growing team in Birmingham. This role is a chance to own the technical delivery of their SaaS platform, while staying close to the code and mentoring others through hands-on leadership.

What you'll be doing:

• Build & Optimise: Develop high-performance APIs and responsive web apps using modern frameworks.
• Mobile Integration: Help bring key features to life in mobile apps (React Native).
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with product, UX/UI, and backend engineers to deliver seamless experiences.
• Monitor & Improve: Debug, troubleshoot, and optimise for speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Innovate: Explore emerging tech (including AI) and integrate customer feedback to evolve our quoting process.

Tech you'll be working with:

• Frontend: Next.js, React (Native), Typescript
• Backend: PostgreSQL, Vercel
• DevOps: CI/CD, Kubernetes, GitHub
• AI/LLM: Integrating intelligent tooling to enhance automation and UX

What they are looking for:

• A strong coder with a collaborative mindset
• Experience in agile environments and cross-functional teams
• Someone who's excited by AI, automation, and cloud-native architecture

Why join them?

• Be part of a fast-moving, innovative team
• Shape the future of their sector with innovation
• Work flexibly, with a minimum of one day a week in our Birmingham office

If you feel you are a good match, then please apply with an updated CV.

Studies suggest that women tend not to apply for a job if their CV isn't a perfect fit. Here, talent takes precedence over experience. So, if you like the role and think you could be awesome at it in time, go ahead and apply.