At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build scalable backend systems for AI-driven applications.
- Company: Join Kantar, a leader in innovative AI solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for remote work.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and a dynamic environment for career growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of consumer insights with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in Node.js/TypeScript or Python and strong backend development skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Reading, King’s Road View all locations As a Senior Software Engineer in our Digital Twins Division , you’ll help build the systems behind one of Kantar’s most ambitious AI products. Your work will enable thousands of AI‑driven “digital twins” to simulate real‑world consumer behaviour in real time, giving brands powerful insight into complex decisions. This isn’t a traditional full‑stack role. You’ll focus on scalable backend systems, event‑driven architectures, and AI‑enabled platforms , working closely with product, data science and platform teams to turn advanced AI capabilities into reliable, production‑ready systems. Your work will directly shape how clients interact with data and insights at scale. What you’ll be doing You’ll spend your time designing and building technology that can grow with our ambition, including: Creating scalable, distributed backend services for AI‑driven applications Building event‑driven systems that process large volumes of behavioural data in real time Developing services in Node.js/TypeScript and/or Python Designing APIs that support high‑throughput, low‑latency workloads Helping orchestrate and optimise AI agent‑based systems running at scale You’ll also contribute to technical direction, mentor others, and help us continuously improve how we build and operate our platforms. The skills
Senior Software Engineer employer: Kantar Group
Kantar is an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, particularly in our London office where the Finance ERP Lead will thrive. We offer competitive benefits, a commitment to employee growth through continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to be at the forefront of our transformative journey with cutting-edge technology like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Software Engineer
Backend Development
Node.js
TypeScript
Python
API Design
Event-Driven Architecture
Scalable Systems
