At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and ship features across the full stack, focusing on backend development.
- Company: Join a mission-driven consumer app business with startup autonomy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, private health scheme, and generous holiday.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic environment with opportunities for training and development.
- Why this job: Make a real-world impact while owning your projects in a tight-knit team.
- Qualifications: Solid full-stack experience, especially in backend design and architecture.
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 dynamic and mission-driven consumer app business that offers a unique blend of stability and startup culture. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll thrive in a high-ownership environment where your contributions directly impact a product used by hundreds of thousands globally. With competitive benefits, a commitment to employee growth, and a flexible working arrangement, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful work in a supportive team atmosphere.
Contact Details:
Formula Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
