At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape communication for global telecoms and build intelligent systems with cutting-edge tech.
- Company: Join Ookla, a leader in connectivity intelligence, backed by Accenture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global networks while working with innovative AI-driven solutions.
- Qualifications: 5-8 years in software engineering, strong Python and React skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 80000 £ per year.
As a Senior Developer, you’ll have significant autonomy to shape how some of the world’s largest telecom operators communicate with consumers and detect issues across their networks. You’ll help evolve the platform into a proactive, intelligent system built around Observe - Think - Act workflows, designing autonomous, AI‑driven operations that surface insights, trigger actions, and streamline complex network processes at scale. You’ll work across the full stack, building intuitive interfaces in React and architecting resilient Python backend systems capable of handling massive volumes of time‑series telemetry. You’ll join a dynamic, experienced global product and engineering team, collaborating with specialists across mobile SDKs, cloud platforms, and large‑scale distributed systems, while working directly with global customers. If you’re excited by the challenge of building intelligent systems, solving complex data problems, and driving meaningful impact at global scale, this role offers the scope and technical depth to do your best work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full-Stack Development: Develop and maintain robust, scalable web applications using React, Redux, and modern backend frameworks.
- Automation & AI Features: Move the platform from reactive reporting to proactive operations by implementing "Observe-Think-Act" loops for network outage detection and communication.
- Maintain Technical Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while conducting high-signal code reviews to elevate engineering standards.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Product teams to translate emerging AI capabilities into high-performance features for our global operator clients.
- Scale Data Processing: Help maintain and optimize backend services capable of handling high-volume network telemetry and time-series data.
Job Qualifications:
- 5 to 8 years of professional software engineering experience.
- Experience in mentoring or leadership.
- Strong proficiency in Python (FastAPI or Django) and experience designing scalable RESTful APIs.
- Proficient in React and Redux with hands‑on experience building complex, data‑heavy web applications.
- Hands‑on experience using AWS to build and scale web applications, including containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Systems Thinker: Strong ability to break down complex manual problems into deliverable, automated technical sub‑tasks.
- PLUS: AI Frameworks: Hands‑on experience deploying AI agents into production or proven exposure to tools like LangChain, LangGraph, or LlamaIndex.
- PLUS: Experience with anonymization techniques, data privacy and GDPR.
- PLUS: Domain: Understanding of network monitoring, telecommunications data, or performance testing.
About Ookla, an Accenture company, is a global leader in connectivity intelligence that brings together the trusted expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, Ekahau®, and RootMetrics® to deliver unmatched network and connectivity insights. By combining multi‑source data with industry‑leading expertise, we transform network performance metrics into strategic, actionable insights. Our solutions empower service providers, enterprises, and governments with the critical data and insights needed to optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and help close the digital divide.
About Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries.
Compensation Range: Ookla provides a range for the base pay. The salary compensation for this role is £50,000 to £80,000 annually.
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At Ookla, an Accenture company, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to innovate and excel. As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you'll enjoy significant autonomy in your role, with ample opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a global team of experts. Our commitment to cutting-edge technology and AI-driven solutions not only enhances your career trajectory but also allows you to make a meaningful impact on connectivity worldwide, all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work in the vibrant city of London.
