Senior Software Engineer – JavaScript / Node.js
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a market-leading AI software company that is transforming how large enterprises operate globally. This organisation has experienced exceptional growth in recent years and is now looking to appoint a highly capable Senior Engineer to lead complex engineering initiatives, take ownership of key technical decisions, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of an advanced AI-driven platform.
Location – You can choose to be based from the London or Cambridge office (3 days on site, 2 days remote)
Salary – Competitve + comprehensive benefits
Requirements for Senior Software Engineer
• Strong commercial experience leading technical projects within a software engineering environment
• Solid hands-on experience with JavaScript and server-side technologies such as Node.js
• Experience working with PostgreSQL, Redis and Elasticsearch
• Exposure to Python, Java or modern front-end frameworks would be beneficial
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and analytically
• Proven ability to mentor and support other engineers
• Excellent communication skills and confidence collaborating across technical and non-technical teams
• Our client highly values top academics, so are looking for a history of academic excellence including a 2:1 or 1st class honours degree from a leading university plus ABB at A Level (or equivalent UCAS points)
Responsibilities for Senior Software Engineer
• Lead complex engineering projects across the full software development lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and contribute to system architecture decisions
• Drive best practices in coding standards, testing, maintainability and performance
• Take ownership of key technical decisions and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
• Act as a subject matter expert in key areas of the technology stack
• Mentor and develop other engineers within the team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, tooling and engineering standards
What the role offers
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology used by major global enterprises
• A high-impact position with genuine ownership and influence over technical direction
• A collaborative, ambitious environment that values academic excellence and technical depth
• Excellent scope for progression within a rapidly scaling organisation
• A strong salary and comprehensive benefits package
Applications
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