Senior Software Engineer at Online Filings

Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs to realise their dreams, giving them more time to focus on what truly matters. Our platform simplifies all administrative tasks, allowing entrepreneurs and small business owners to manage their business admin effortlessly and without the usual complexities. By harnessing cutting‑edge technology and data analytics, coupled with outstanding customer service, we provide a seamless experience that emphasises simplicity, efficiency, and rapid execution. Our goal is to remove obstacles, enabling you to achieve success faster and more effectively.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in architecting and developing our next‑generation web application and API. This role requires technical leadership, hands‑on development, and mentoring of junior developers. You will drive the adoption of best practices, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead the technical design and development of scalable, secure web applications and APIs, driving best practices across the development lifecycle.
• Architecture & Design: Oversee system architecture decisions, ensuring alignment with business goals and scalability requirements.
• Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• API Development: Design and build RESTful API endpoints using NodeJS and Express, including detailed API documentation.
• Database Management: Design, optimise, and maintain complex SQL data models, ensuring efficient data structures, query performance, and reliability.
• Full‑Stack Development: Develop responsive and performant front‑end applications using ReactJS, focusing on UX/UI best practices.
• Integration & Automation: Architect and maintain integrations with external APIs such as AWS, Stripe, Zendesk, Twilio, Google Analytics, Google Ads, HMRC, etc.
• Code Quality & Reviews: Enforce code quality through rigorous reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD processes.
• Project Management: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements, set timelines, and deliver high‑quality solutions on schedule.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of industry trends, introducing innovative tools and technologies to enhance development efficiency.

Qualifications and Key Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field from a Tier 1 university.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of full‑time professional experience in software development, with strong expertise in TypeScript, ReactJS, and Next.JS. Solid experience in building RESTful APIs.
• Leadership: Proven track record of leading development teams and managing large‑scale projects.
• Database Expertise: In‑depth experience with PostgreSQL/SQL, including design of complex schemas, writing queries and performance optimisation.
• Security & Performance: Deep understanding of application security best practices, performance tuning, and scalable architecture.
• Problem‑Solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, with a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, organisational skills, and the ability to work independently or within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degrees: Master’s in Data Science or Software Engineering.
• Cloud & DevOps: Experience with AWS cloud services, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Agile/DevOps: Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and project management tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
• AI/ML: Exposure to AI/ML projects or data analytics.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per year, with potential performance‑based increases.
• Performance Bonus: Up to 10% annual bonus.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Health Insurance: Private health insurance including dental care, vision, and health screenings.
• Lifestyle Benefits: Benefit from up to 50% discounts at selected gyms and exclusive lifestyle accessory offers and rewards to support your physical health and well‑being.
• Mental Health Support: Access to up to 8 free Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) sessions and free annual subscriptions to mindfulness apps like Headspace.
• Retirement: We contribute 3% to your pension, for every 5% you contribute.
• Powerful computer: To work from your home.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Flexible Working Options: Hybrid setting (3 days in the office).

Online Filings is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment and creating an inclusive environment for all employees, irrespective of race, gender, sex, religion, nationality, age or disability.