Product Engineer/Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a software developer in London to build and maintain user-facing applications that support business operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in modern programming, agility, and a commitment to writing maintainable, tested code in a collaborative environment. Join a cross-functional team that values innovation and delivery excellence, while focusing on user needs and system integration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in software development or engineering.
• Experience in product-focused or cross-functional teams.
• Familiar with agile and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain user-facing applications and tools.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers.
• Ensure solutions meet security and compliance standards.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Python

.NET

Node.js

React

Angular

API design

Cloud platforms

Tools

Microsoft Azure

AWS

SQL

NoSQL

Figma

Job description

Job Description

Product Engineering and Delivery

• Build and maintain user-facing applications, tools, and integrations that support legal and business operations.
• Work collaboratively with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate user needs into working code.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code-balancing speed with stability and long-term maintainability.
• Participate in regular product discovery, testing ideas through prototypes, spikes, and lightweight experiments.

Technology and Integration

• Build APIs and services to connect and orchestrate systems across the firm.
• Integrate with third-party platforms, legal tech tools, and internal systems to support seamless user experiences.
• Support our low-code initiatives by developing and extending components for use in Power Platform and other automation tools.

Agile, Iterative Development

• Work within a modern agile delivery model-focusing on iterative value delivery, fast feedback loops, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to backlog grooming, technical scoping, and story writing with product managers.
• Participate in code reviews, retrospectives, and design sessions, contributing to a strong engineering culture.

Security, Quality, and Operations

• Ensure that all solutions meet firmwide standards for security, privacy, and compliance.
• Take ownership of the health of your code in production-monitoring performance, resolving bugs, and continuously improving.
• Support the automation of testing and deployment pipelines to improve release velocity and confidence.

Technical Skills Required:

• Proficiency in modern programming and frameworks (eg JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, .NET, Node.js).
• Experience with Front End development (eg React, Angular, Hugo).
• Strong understanding of Back End systems, API design, and system integration.
• Comfortable working with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL), /access management, and deployment tools.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping tools (eg Figma etc)

Professional Experience

• 3+ years in software development or engineering, ideally within a product-focused or cross-functional team.
• Experience working in a professional service, legal, or regulated environment is a plus, but not required.
• Experience collaborating with product teams and participating in user-focused design and delivery.

Ways of Working

• Practical understanding of agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Passion for writing maintainable, testable code and improving developer workflows.
• Ability to balance speed of delivery with architectural and technical discipline.