Applications Engineer

Luminance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Luminance, a market-leading AI company, as an Application Engineer. You will be integral in designing and developing innovative web applications disrupting the legal sector. Ideal for both graduates eager to learn and experienced professionals, this role requires a strong foundation in JavaScript frameworks and server-side technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in JavaScript frameworks (Backbone.js, React, or Vue.js) is essential.
• Background in server-side stacks using node.js, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, or Redis.
• Understanding of web-based application architecture is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop web-based applications using core AI technology.
• Specialize in either UI, Backend, or a mix of both.
• Apply software development best practices in implementation.

Skills

JavaScript frameworks

server-side stacks

UI/UX design

Python

Java

software development best practices

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree from a Top 200 Global University

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join market-leading UK AI company, Luminance. Named in Tech Nation’s prestigious Future Fifty list and the recipient of two Queen’s Awards, Luminance is the world’s most advanced AI technology which is disrupting the legal profession.

Luminance’s team of Application Engineers are responsible for designing and developing Luminance's suite of web-based applications, which apply Luminance’s core AI technology to different use cases in the legal sector. The team uses a modern technology stack, and team members can specialise in either UI, Backend or a mix of both!

This role is open to both graduates with a willingness to learn the desired skills, as well as more senior candidates with proven, prior experience in them.

If you are excited about this role but your skill or experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Luminance we are dedicated to building and promoting an inclusive workplace where everyone can flourish. You might just be who we’re looking for, for this role or another – enthusiasm is by far the most important requirement for any applicant to Luminance!

Desired Skills

• Experience in JavaScript frameworks such as Backbone.js, React or Vue.js
• Experience in server-side stacks using technology such as node.js, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch or Redis
• UI/UX design and implementation
• Python or Java knowledge is also useful
• Understanding of software development best practices and architecture, particularly of web-based, single-page applications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from a Top 200 Global University with a First or 2:1, preferably in a technical subject