Senior Developer

CompanyReed

LocationGreater London, England, United Kingdom

Posted At12/9/2025

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Programmers and software development professionals

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£54,700 (£28.05 per hour)

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Description

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.