Senior Application Engineer

Luminance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminance in Cambridge is looking for a Senior Engineer to lead ambitious projects in AI for the legal profession. This role demands over 3 years of technical leadership experience, exceptional problem-solving skills, and proficiency in server-side technologies like Node.js and PostgreSQL. You will mentor engineers and define architectural strategies in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Join us to make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of commercial experience leading technical projects.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.
• Familiarity with FE frameworks is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering projects throughout the SDLC.
• Mentor other members of Application Engineering.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical subject

Tools

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Redis

Elasticsearch

Python

Java

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Luminance, the pioneer of Legal-Grade™ AI for enterprise. Backed by internationally renowned VCs and named in both the Forbes AI 50 list of ‘Most Promising Private AI Companies in the World’ and Inc. 5000's ‘Fastest Growing Companies in America’, Luminance is disrupting the legal profession around the globe. In the last few years, we have seen record growth and are looking for driven, experienced developers to help us accelerate on our journey.

We are seeking driven and highly skilled Senior Engineers to take the helm of our most ambitious projects. This is a pivotal role for someone who is not only a technical virtuoso but also thrives on challenges. If you're ready to work hard, lead with vision, and make an impact that echoes through the industry, we want you.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering projects throughout the entire SDLC
• Be a Mentor other member of Application Engineering and foster a positive environment for learning and growth
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define technical requirements and system architecture
• Drive the adoption of best practices in coding, testing, and maintenance to ensure excellence in software development
• Take ownership of decisions and be accountable for the results, pushing the boundaries of what's possible
• Become a Subject Matter Expert for one or more areas of our technology stack and assist others in those areas

Requirements

• More than 3 Years of commercial experience with a history of leading technical projects
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills and the ability to think strategically and analytically
• Experience with server‑side technologies such as Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch
• Familiarity with Python, Java and FE frameworks is also beneficial
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing engineering talent
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with teams across the organization
• Bachelor's or Master's degree with a First or 2:1, preferably in a technical subject