At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and ship features across the full stack, focusing on backend architecture.
- Company: Mission-driven consumer app business with startup autonomy and international backing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, private health scheme, and dedicated training budget.
- Other info: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a tight-knit team and make a real-world impact with your work.
- Qualifications: Solid full-stack experience, strong NestJS or Node.js skills, and clear communication.
The predicted salary is between 59850 - 73150 £ per year.
We're working with a scaling, mission-driven consumer app business to find a Senior Software Engineer to join a small, high-ownership engineering team.
They're backed by a major international organisation, which means real stability and resource, but the team operates with full startup autonomy - moving fast, shipping frequently, and owning what they build end to end.
The product is a consumer app used by hundreds of thousands of customers globally, and the engineering team deploys multiple times a day.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work comfortably across both backend and frontend, with a natural lean towards backend design and architecture.
The team values pragmatism over perfection - you'll be expected to make sensible calls, move things forward, and not get lost in the weeds.
Responsibilities: Design and ship features across the full stack, writing clean, maintainable Type Script90% Backend Leaning with Nest.
JS or Node.
JSTake a leading role in backend design, data modelling, and API quality as the platform scales Contribute to infrastructure and CI/CD pipeline decisions in Azure Work closely with the Head of Engineering, product, and design on roadmap delivery Make pragmatic technical decisions that balance quality, speed, and long-term maintainability Share knowledge through pairing, code review, and regular team learning sessions
Requirements: Solid full-stack experience with genuine depth on the backend: APIs, data modelling, system design Strong Nest JS experience on the backend, or a solid Node. js background Frontend experience in Angular, ideally with exposure to Ionic as the framework layer A pragmatic engineer who can weigh trade-offs sensibly and keep delivery moving Familiarity with Azure CI/CD pipelines and monorepo tooling is a strong advantage Clear communication skills and the confidence to take ownership of decisions
Benefits: Competitive base salary plus annual bonus Hybrid working: 1 day per week in Central London Private health scheme25 days holiday plus additional leave perks Flexible and remote-friendly working arrangements Dedicated training and development budget This is a strong opportunity for a pragmatic Senior Software Engineer who wants genuine ownership, a tight-knit team, and a product with real-world impact.
If that sounds like the right fit, apply below or get in touch directly.
Due to the high volume of applications, not all applicants will receive feedback.
Senior Software Engineer employer: Formula Recruitment Limited
Join a forward-thinking global business in the travel and experiences sector, where your role as a Business Analyst will be pivotal in driving transformation across diverse projects. With a hybrid working model based in London, you'll enjoy a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, alongside competitive salary and benefits, including an annual bonus and flexible perks. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages professional development.
Contact Details:
Formula Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
