Senior Fullstack Developer

Reed.ai is looking for Fullstack Developers to join their team in Holborn, London.

Overview

Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, experimentation, and impact—and help redefine the future of recruitment through intelligent, human-centered technology.

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Senior Fullstack Developer to play a pivotal role in the development and growth of a brand-new AI recruitment platform as it prepares to enter the market this summer. This is a rare opportunity to take a product from Beta launch to full market release and beyond, shaping its trajectory at every stage.

You’ll be central to transitioning product development from an external agency to an in-house team, while driving technical excellence, user adoption, and long-term innovation. This is a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up—within a startup-style venture backed by the strength and stability of an established business.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end development of high-quality, scalable SaaS platforms from design through deployment and maintenance.
• Architect and implement robust backend services primarily using Python and PostgreSQL.
• Develop and maintain responsive, performant front-end applications with TypeScript and modern frameworks (e.g., NextJS, NodeJS).
• Collaborate with product owners, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Champion agile ways of working, driving continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
• Integrate and optimize AI tools and APIs to enhance development productivity and platform capabilities.
• Provide technical mentorship and leadership to development teams, fostering best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and system design decisions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack.
• Ensure software security, scalability, and performance are maintained at all times.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 8 years of commercial software development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or technical lead role.
• Proven expertise in full-stack development using:
• TypeScript (and JavaScript frameworks such as NextJS, Node, or Tailwind)
• Python (including frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI)
• PostgreSQL and relational database design, optimization, and maintenance.
• AI Development Tools such as Windsurf, Aider or Augment.
• Demonstrable experience building and scaling SaaS platforms in a production environment.
• Strong understanding and practical application of Agile software development methodologies.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI tools, APIs, or platforms into software solutions.
• Domain experience in Recruitment Technology, HRTech, or closely related fields is a must.
• Proficient in software architecture, microservices, RESTful API design, and cloud-native development (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
• Solid grasp of security best practices, data privacy, and GDPR compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to delivering solutions.
• Desirable
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Knowledge of front-end performance optimisation and accessibility standards.
• Exposure to machine learning pipelines or data engineering workflows.
• Prior experience working in startup environments or high-growth technology companies.

Benefits

• Hybrid working as standard
• 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
• Love Mondays events
• Discount scheme including gyms and popular retailers
• Range of wellbeing and mental health support avenues
• Office in a fantastic location, with countless bars, restaurants and theatres right on the doorstep.