Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack React/Next.js/Node.js)
Reporting to: Lead Software Engineer
Location: Head Office, White City Place, West London
Contract type: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
About Us
ME+EM is one of the UK’s fastest‑growing luxury fashion brands. In addition to a thriving global digital presence, we operate flagship stores in London and Edinburgh, concessions within Harrods and Selfridges, and have recently expanded with new store openings in the U.S.
We are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, learn, and take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, which makes being part of the team rewarding.
Our office and stores are always busy and fast‑paced, but we work just as hard to make sure it’s fun, with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyone's hard work is rewarded. We are open to new talent ready to contribute to our growth and evolution.
About the Role
We’re hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) to join ME+EM’s established Digital Platforms team. Following the successful completion of our digital transformation, we’re now focused on scaling our platform, optimizing customer experience, and driving continuous improvement across our architecture and engineering practices. This opportunity lets you evolve a modern, high‑performing tech stack, shape our engineering culture, and lead initiatives that improve both product and delivery pipelines.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the technical architecture of our web app, end to end.
* Break down complex technical requirements into smaller, manageable requirements.
* Collaborate with Product Managers and stakeholders to manage expectations by providing informed estimations.
* Be an authority on the technical architecture of our web app, understanding the optimal way to achieve required outcomes.
* Advocate for crafting quality, performant, scalable solutions.
* Own our development and CI/CD pipelines, evolving them to improve velocity while maintaining quality.
* Coach and grow other developers in the team.
* Ensure all systems have appropriate automated tests and monitoring.
* Ensure all systems are high quality (accessible, compliant, secure, supportable, etc).
* Continuously improve delivery and delivery metrics without compromising confidence.
* Take part in a paid on–call support arrangement to help maintain platform reliability.
Skills and Requirements
* Expert knowledge of React/Next.js/Node.js.
* Expert in creating DRY, documented, maintainable, extendable, secure systems.
* Experience delivering web apps at scale.
* Expert understanding of modern digital commerce stacks.
* Experience building out and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
* Experience working with multidisciplinary squads.
* Experience growing and mentoring Software Engineers.
* Solid understanding of agile software delivery and continuous improvement.
* Passion for delivering simple, scalable solutions to complex problems.
* Understanding and pragmatic approach to developing the technical culture of a team.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
Useful Experience (Preferred)
* Next.js/Vercel (app router, caching, speed‑insights, static rendering, turbo, mono‑repo)
* TypeScript
* Jest
* Storybook (and Storybook testing)
* Playwright
* Contentful (or similar headless CMS)
* Algolia
* Datadog (or similar monitoring tools, structuring logs, setting up monitors)
* GitHub Actions
* HTTP (headers, status codes, payloads)
* Akamai
* GraphQL
* Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
* GCP
Employee Benefits
* 33 days annual leave (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)
* A day off to celebrate your birthday.
* Pension scheme.
* Group life insurance.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Length of Service Award.
* Refer a Friend scheme.
* Staff uniform for retail employees.
* Generous staff and friends and family discount.
* Annual volunteer day.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Tech scheme.
* Eye care vouchers.
* Real Living Wage employer.
* Employee‑led committees.
* Social events and biannual parties.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. We do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for opportunities within our company.
Please email if you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process.
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