Full Stack Software Engineer in London

We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence.

Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology. AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen.

In our Professional and Financial Services Business unit, we bring everything we have learned in more than a decade of Applied AI, and use it to help our clients navigate a rapidly changing landscape. We develop and embed AI solutions which help financial institutions become more efficient, enhance customer experience, and find the commercial upside in uncertain markets. Within the constraints of a highly regulated industry, we see so much opportunity for impactful innovation and are proud to set the gold-standard for marrying technical excellence with safe deployment.

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and scale AI-powered systems that solve unique challenges for global clients. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the entire stack, turning sophisticated machine learning outputs into high-impact, production-ready solutions that drive real-world transformation.

What you'll be doing:

• Creating reliable, reusable, and scalable frontend and backend architectures to enable the seamless delivery of advanced AI systems.
• Leading engineers within cross-functional teams—alongside Data Scientists and Product Managers—to deploy technically sophisticated, high-impact software.
• Designing and architecting robust project frameworks that maintain a balance between rapid prototyping and long-term maintainability.
• Acting as a technical authority for full-stack development within your delivery unit to ensure best practices are met.
• Providing deep technical expertise to customers, helping them navigate complex requirements and architectural scoping.

Who we're looking for:

• You bring extensive experience in TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks like React or Vue, paired with a strong eye for intuitive UI/UX design.
• You possess solid backend development skills in Python or TypeScript frameworks (such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django) and are comfortable managing the full application lifecycle.
• You are experienced in deploying software within cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP, ideally using containerisation tools like Docker.
• You demonstrate a scientific and pragmatic mindset, testing assumptions and balancing big-picture vision with the technical details required for execution.
• You thrive in autonomous, fast-paced environments where you can take full ownership of problems and collaborate directly with clients to define technical strategy.
• You are a compelling communicator who enjoys working in a team-oriented culture and has a relentless drive to learn and apply novel technologies.

Our Interview Process:

• Talent Team Screen (30 minutes)
• Pair Programming Interview (90 minutes)
• System Design Interview (90 minutes)
• Commercial Interview (60 minutes)

Our Recruitment Ethos:

We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations.

Some of our standout benefits:

• Unlimited Annual Leave Policy
• Private healthcare and dental
• Enhanced parental leave
• Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working
• Sanctus Coaching
• Hybrid Working

If you don’t feel you meet all the requirements, but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths, please don't hesitate in applying as you might be right for this role, or other roles. We are open to conversations about part-time hours.