Job Description

Posted 3 weeks ago

Title: Senior Software Engineer
Package: Up to £70,000 + benefits
Location: Cambridge, UK

Is this your next move?

Building machine learning products used by blue chip companies worldwide.
Working in a scale-up environment surrounded by like-minded and passionate engineers.
Shipping software products into a long untouched industry.
SoCode Recruitment is hiring on behalf of one of their reputable clients. Our client is a machine learning company operating within the legal sector who are looking to scale massively throughout 2024 and into 2025. They have a well-regarded product in the market and a client base to match this. Their product has been developed by industry-leading experts and is proven to be adding value to their clients by saving them time and money.

We are looking for a senior software engineer who is skilled in both TypeScript and NodeJS. This could be somebody who is looking to step up into a senior software engineering role or somebody that is already established and operating as a senior software engineer – what is important is the attitude and ambition to keep learning. You will have the opportunity to take the lead on complex projects throughout the entire software development life cycle and to also take ownership of decisions.

Responsibilities:

Take the lead on engineering initiatives.
Mentor other engineers in software development and promote an environment for learning and growth.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and system architecture.
Drive the adoption of best practices in coding, testing, and maintenance to ensure excellence in software development.
Take ownership of decisions and be accountable for the results, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Become a Subject Matter Expert for one or more areas of our technology stack and assist others in those areas.
Requirements:

More than 4+ Years of commercial experience.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and the attitude to continue learning.
Experience with backend technologies such as Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch.
Familiarity with FE frameworks is also a bonus.
Bachelor's or Master's degree from a Top 200 Global University with a First or 2:1, preferably in a STEM subject.
If this is the next step in your career, you can get in touch by….

Number 1: Click the apply button – don’t worry if you don’t have an up-to-date CV, we’ll discuss whatever you have to hand.
Number 2: You can call SoCode Recruitment and ask for Charles Swift
Number 3: You can find me on LinkedIn, Charles Swift