Senior Software Engineer in Leeds

I’m working with a fast-growing UK tech company that’s making serious waves. They’ve already disrupted their industry overseas and are now scaling rapidly in the UK, partnering with major enterprises and acquiring businesses to accelerate growth.

They’re now looking for a Senior Engineer to join the team and play a key role in building high-impact systems from the ground up.

Why this role stands out

• Polyglot Engineering: Work in a language-agnostic environment with a strong focus on clean code, best practices, and picking the right tool for the job
• AI at the Core: Get hands‑on with a recently built AI engine and explore real‑world AI‑driven features
• High Ownership: Take features from design through to production, influence architecture, and mentor others
• Clear Progression: Recently revamped career framework with genuine opportunities to grow
• Great Environment: Modern offices, flexible working, relaxed culture, and a strong benefits package including above‑average bonuses

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and building scalable backend or full‑stack systems
• Contributing to architectural decisions and technical strategy
• Owning features end‑to‑end, from concept to production
• Driving performance, reliability, and engineering quality
• Mentoring engineers and contributing to a strong technical culture

Tech environment

• Node.js, Python, Kotlin, modern frontend frameworks
• AWS, CI/CD, containerisation
• SQL & NoSQL databases, performance optimisation
• Testing, automation, and modern engineering practices

What they’re looking for

• Strong backend or full‑stack engineering experience
• Solid understanding of system design, scalability, and APIs
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS/Azure)
• A quality‑first mindset with a focus on clean, maintainable code
• Someone who enjoys ownership and collaboration