Company: REED.CO.UK
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
Reed.ai is looking for a Senior Developer to join their team in Holborn, London.
Overview
Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, experimentation, and impact-and help redefine the future of recruitment through intelligent, human-centered technology.
We're looking for a talented and experienced Senior Fullstack Developer to play a pivotal role in the development and growth of a brand-new AI recruitment platform as it prepares to enter the market this summer. This is a rare opportunity to take a product from Beta launch to full market release and beyond, shaping its trajectory at every stage.
You'll be central to transitioning product development from an external agency to an in-house team, while driving technical excellence, user adoption, and long-term innovation. This is a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up-within a startup-style venture backed by the strength and stability of an established business.
Key Responsibilities
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End-to-end development of high-quality, scalable SaaS platforms from design through deployment and maintenance.
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Architect and implement robust backend services primarily using Python and PostgreSQL.
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Develop and maintain responsive, performant front-end applications with TypeScript and modern frameworks (e.g., NextJS, NodeJS).
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Collaborate with product owners, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
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Champion agile ways of working, driving continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
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Integrate and optimize AI tools and APIs to enhance development productivity and platform capabilities.
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Provide technical mentorship and leadership to development teams, fostering best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
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Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and system design decisions.
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Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack.
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Ensure software security, scalability, and performance are maintained at all times.
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Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions.
Skills and Experience
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Minimum 8 years of commercial software development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or technical lead role.
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Proven expertise in full-stack development using:
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TypeScript (and JavaScript frameworks such as NextJS, Node, or Tailwind)
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Python (including frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI)
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PostgreSQL and relational database design, optimization, and maintenance.
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AI Development Tools such as Windsurf, Aider or Augment.
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Demonstrable experience building and scaling SaaS platforms in a production environment.
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Strong understanding and practical application of Agile software development methodologies.
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Hands-on experience integrating AI tools, APIs, or platforms into software solutions.
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Domain experience in Recruitment Technology, HRTech, or closely related fields is a must.
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Proficient in software architecture, microservices, RESTful API design, and cloud-native development (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).
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Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
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Solid grasp of security best practices, data privacy, and GDPR compliance.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
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Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to delivering solutions.
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Desirable
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Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
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Familiarity with event-driven architecture and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
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Knowledge of front-end performance optimisation and accessibility standards.
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Exposure to machine learning pipelines or data engineering workflows.
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Prior experience working in startup environments or high-growth technology companies.
Benefits
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Hybrid working as standard
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Flexible holiday scheme
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Paid time off to move home
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Contributory pension scheme
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Enhanced family leave benefits
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Insurance benefits including life assurance
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Love Mondays events
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Discount scheme including gyms and popular retailers
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Range of wellbeing and mental health support avenues
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Office in a fantastic location, with countless bars, restaurants and theatres right on the doorstep.