Senior Software Engineer

We’re Hiring: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Hybrid (West London Office, 2 days/week)

Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £80,000

Our client, an innovative and fast-growing scale-up in the insurance technology space, is expanding its engineering team with a key senior hire.

Join a collaborative, mission-driven environment, building technology that delivers real-world impact. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, product managers, and data teams to create solutions that improve customer experience and internal efficiency.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer who’s confident architecting and delivering end-to-end solutions in a high-impact setting. This role offers significant autonomy and ownership — you’ll ship production-ready features quickly and help shape the technical direction of the platform.

You'll work across the stack to design and build scalable systems, intuitive user experiences, and smart AI-driven features that solve complex business problems.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the design and development of full-stack features (UI, backend services, and AI integration)
  • Take ownership of major projects from concept to deployment
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across product, design, operations, and data
  • Improve system performance, reliability, and developer experience
  • Mentor mid-level engineers and contribute to a high-performing engineering culture

Tech Stack

  • Languages & Frameworks: TypeScript (Next.js), Python (FastAPI), Node.js
  • Infrastructure: Vercel, Google Cloud Platform
  • Architecture: Monorepo with shared internal packages
  • AI: Production-ready AI applications actively evolving

What We’re Looking For

  • Extensive experience in full-stack software engineering
  • Strong proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like Next.js
  • Solid backend experience with Node.js and/or Python
  • Proven ability to build, integrate, or scale AI-powered features
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in cross-functional setting
  • A mindset that balances rapid delivery with long-term scalability and maintainability

What You’ll Get

  • Equity from day one — every team member is an owner
  • Hybrid working model (2 days/week in West London office)
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
  • High-performance equipment and developer tools
  • Annual training and personal development budget
  • Private health coverage through BUPA + YuLife wellness perks
  • Unlimited virtual GP appointments
  • Company pension scheme

If you think this sounds like you, apply now!

Company
developrec
Location
London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
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Company
developrec
Location
London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Posted