React Software Engineer

Venn Apps; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Office in Mayfair

Company socials

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Venn Apps in London is seeking a Software Engineer to help advance our SaaS platform for Shopify merchants. You will build and maintain high‑quality web applications and APIs that power our ecosystem, collaborating with designers and product managers to deliver exceptional user experiences.

The stack includes React, TypeScript, Next.js and Google Cloud Platform, with a strong emphasis on scalable serverless architectures.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience as a software engineer (or equivalent commercial experience).
• Strong knowledge of React, TypeScript, and Next.js.
• Experience with GCP or another cloud provider (e.g. AWS, Firebase, or Azure).
• Understanding of API design and asynchronous data handling.
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and version control (Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain performant, reliable web applications using React, TypeScript, and Next.js.
• Contribute to our serverless GCP architecture - including Cloud Functions, Firestore, and Cloud Run.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to deliver beautiful, intuitive user interfaces.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Integrate with third-party APIs and Shopify's ecosystem.
• Contribute ideas to improve code quality, developer workflows, and overall architecture.
• Help shape new product features from concept to production.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Next.js

Cloud platforms

API design

CI/CD

Git

Tools

GCP

Cloud Run

Firestore

Cloud Functions

Job description

In the world of e-commerce, your brand identity is your most valuable asset. At Venn Apps, we build powerful e-commerce technology for Shopify merchants through our Software-as-a-Service platform. Our products and apps bring brands to life and help businesses deliver world-class shopping experiences across web and mobile.

Our team has over three decades of collective experience creating digital products that have scaled to millions of users. We work closely with Shopify and, over the last seven years, have developed a global portfolio of clients including ANINE BING, Motel Rocks, AYBL, Toteme, Astrid & Miyu, and other international retailers across the US, EU, and Australia.

The role

TWe're looking for a Software Engineer to join our growing team and help take our SaaS platform and client solutions to the next level.

You'll be responsible for building and maintaining the web applications and APIs that power our ecosystem - everything from client dashboards and integration tooling to our own internal products.

Our stack includes React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You'll collaborate closely with designers to create exceptional user experiences, and with platform engineers to design and implement serverless APIs and background services that scale globally.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing startup as we enter the next phase of expansion.

Note: This is a hybrid role - 4 days in the office (Mayfair, London) and 1 day working from home.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain performant, reliable web applications using React, TypeScript, and Next.js
• Contribute to our serverless GCP architecture - including Cloud Functions, Firestore, and Cloud Run
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to deliver beautiful, intuitive user interfaces
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following best practices
• Integrate with third-party APIs and Shopify's ecosystem
• Contribute ideas to improve code quality, developer workflows, and overall architecture
• Help shape new product features from concept to production

Who We're Looking For

• 2-4 years' experience as a software engineer (or equivalent commercial experience)
• Strong knowledge of React, TypeScript, and Next.js
• Experience with GCP or another cloud provider (e.g. AWS, Firebase, or Azure)
• Understanding of API design and asynchronous data handling
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and version control (Git)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Passionate about building great products and continuously learning
• Competitive salary at going market rates dependant on experience
• We are an early stage startup so your work will have huge impact
• Flexible working arrangements
• We provide all employees with the best tools they need to excel at their job
• Office in the heart of Mayfair, London
• Regular company socials and events
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity
• Direct training from the co-founders of the business.
• You will be joining a young, fun, and rapidly growing team of passionate and talented individuals.
• Initial video screening
• In person interview with team member
• Technical task during in person interview