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.