Senior Software Engineer (Hillsborough)

About ComplyfirstComplyfirst is a fast growing compliance software startup with a mission to provide financial institutions with best-in-class technology to automate their compliance challenges, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and helping them achieve peak efficiency. As we continue our ambitious growth trajectory, we are looking for a talented Senior Developer to join our team.Role OverviewAs our Senior Developer, reporting directly to the CTO, you will be responsible for helping to architect and build the product. This key role requires an experienced full-stack senior developer with experience using PHP, Laravel & Vue.js. You will be instrumental in making Complyfirst’s solutions effective and scalable.You will:Build and Scale: Architect, develop, and maintain high performance, secure applications using Python and modern frameworks.Drive AI/ML Innovation: Design and integrate AI/ML solutions that enhance compliance automation.Collaborate Across the Stack: Collaborate in developing sleek user interfaces using modern frontend technologies.Lead Technically: Set and uphold high standards in code quality, security, and performance while shaping our technical roadmap.Collaborate across teams: Work closely with founders, engineers, and designers to turn innovative ideas into real-world solutions.Stay Ahead: Continuously research the latest technological trends – especially in AI and machine learning – and drive adoption where impactful.Take Ownership: Operate with autonomy, take full responsibility for your work, and play a key role in engineering excellence.Your profileTop 1% Talent – We’re looking for the top 1%. You’re exceptionally smart, driven, and ambitious.4+ Years of Experience in professional software development, with expertise in PHP, Laravel & Vue.js.. Experience with Python and AI/ML is a plus.High Agency and Low Ego with the ability to work autonomously while maintaining team alignment.Obsessed with Excellence – You take pride in your work and building best-in-class solutionsExtreme Ownership – You don’t wait for instructions. You take charge, figure things out, and deliver results.You Believe in Hard Work – You genuinely enjoy working, believe in hard work, and want to build something world-class.Resilient Under Pressure – You’re able to remain efficient in high pressure environments and stressful situationsObsessed with Technology – You’re obsessed with technology, particularly AI, continuously learning, and staying ahead of the pack.What We OfferCompetitive Compensation & Equity – Competitive salary based on experience plus performance-based share options, reviewed regularly and tied to success metrics, offering real wealth creation potential.Hybrid Working Model: 3 days in-office (Hillsborough, NI), 2 days remote for flexibility and collaboration.Generous Time Off: 25 days + bank holidaysComprehensive Benefits: Private medical and dental coverDirect Founder Collaboration: Work closely with leadership on strategic initiativesJoin an Elite Team: Work with a top-tier, highly competent team, including professionals from Goldman Sachs and Citi bank.Fast-Track Career Growth: Enjoy significant career development in a rapidly growing early-stage start-up.High-Autonomy Culture: Thrive in a low-bureaucracy environment, with minimal meetings, and high individual autonomy cultureMeaningful impact: Make a meaningful impact by helping top tier financial institutions implement effective compliance solutions.How to ApplyIf you are passionate about software development using AI/ML and want to help financial institutions succeed in automating their compliance workflows, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV to dan@complyfirst.co highlighting your achievements and experience in software development. Including links to projects or examples of your work is highly encouraged.We do not recommend you apply if you aren\’t interested in pushing yourself and growing rapidly. At Complyfirst, we maintain an extremely high bar for all team members. We conduct performance evaluations honestly, not kindly.