Senior Software Engineer

Join our Engineering team and help build the technology that connects families with quality care providers across the UK.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing team. You'll work on our Next.js frontend and FastAPI backend, building features that make a real difference in people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement new features across our full stack
• Lead technical decisions and architecture discussions
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews
• Collaborate with product and design teams
• Ensure code quality, testing, and documentation standards
• Participate in on-call rotation for production systems

Tech Stack

Our platform is built with modern technologies:

Frontend

• Next.js 14 with App Router
• TypeScript
• Tailwind CSS
• Framer Motion

Backend

• Python FastAPI
• PostgreSQL
• Redis
• Docker & Kubernetes

Infrastructure

• AWS (ECS, RDS, S3, CloudFront)
• Terraform
• GitHub Actions CI/CD

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Python
• Experience with React/Next.js and REST APIs
• Understanding of database design and optimization
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience with agile methodologies

Desirable Experience

• Healthcare or care sector experience
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Open source contributions
• Experience with GraphQL

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 based on experience
• Equity: Stock options in a growing startup
• Remote Flexibility: Work from home or our London office
• Equipment: Latest MacBook Pro and home office budget
• Learning: Annual £2,000 learning budget
• Wellness: £500/year wellness allowance
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + your birthday off

Our Engineering Culture

"We believe great software is built by empowered teams who care about the problems they're solving."

• Ship frequently: We deploy multiple times per day
• Own your work: End-to-end ownership from design to production
• Learn constantly: 20% time for learning and experimentation
• Collaborate openly: No silos, transparent communication

Interview Process

1. Phone Screen (30 mins) - Chat with our recruiter
2. Technical Interview (60 mins) - Code review and discussion
3. System Design (60 mins) - Architectural problem solving
4. Team Fit (45 mins) - Meet the team
5. Offer - Decision within 1 week

Apply Now

Ready to join us? Apply here with:

• Your CV
• GitHub profile or code samples
• Brief introduction of why you're interested

We're committed to building a diverse team and encourage applications from all backgrounds.