Senior Developer

Our purpose is simple: improving lives through work. Here at Reed.co.uk, we connect people to a world of career opportunities online.

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Job Description

Reed.ai is seeking a Senior Developer to join our team in Holborn, London.

Overview

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

We're looking for an experienced Senior Fullstack Developer to play a pivotal role in developing and growing a new AI recruitment platform, preparing for market entry this summer. This is a unique opportunity to lead a product from Beta to full market release and beyond, shaping its future at every stage.

You will transition product development from an external agency to an in-house team, driving technical excellence, user adoption, and innovation. Build something meaningful from the ground up within a startup-style environment backed by an established business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, scalable SaaS platforms from design to deployment and maintenance.
• Architect and implement backend services using Python and PostgreSQL.
• Develop responsive front-end applications with TypeScript and frameworks like NextJS and NodeJS.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Promote agile practices, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence.
• Integrate AI tools and APIs to enhance platform capabilities.
• Provide technical mentorship and leadership to development teams.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and system design.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Ensure security, scalability, and performance standards are maintained.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 8 years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
• Proficiency in Python and frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and relational database optimization.
• Experience with AI development tools such as Windsurf, Aider, or Augment.
• Track record of building and scaling SaaS platforms.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Experience integrating AI tools and APIs.
• Domain knowledge in Recruitment Technology, HRTech, or related fields.
• Proficiency in software architecture, microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of security, data privacy, and GDPR compliance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, event-driven architectures, and message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Knowledge of front-end performance and accessibility standards.
• Exposure to machine learning pipelines and data workflows.
• Experience in startup or high-growth tech environments.

Additional benefits include hybrid working, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension scheme, family leave benefits, insurance, discounts, wellbeing support, and a vibrant office location.

We seek passionate individuals eager to make a difference and help others advance their careers. It's time to Love Mondays!

Why work at Reed.co.uk?

We are dedicated to making a difference by helping people find fulfilling careers.

About Us

Reed.co.uk aims to improve lives through work-matching people with jobs, providing skills training, and supporting careers through various services.