Senior Software Developer / Team Lead

Houst; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Extra day off for birthday

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Job summary

A technology company in London is seeking a Senior Software Developer/Team Lead to guide their tech team and shape their technical strategy. The role involves leading the development of scalable web applications, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have over 6 years of software development experience and expertise in API design and database management. This position offers a salary between £75,000 and £90,000 and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development experience.
• Strong background in RESTful API design and implementation.
• Expertise in database management (PostgreSQL, Redis).
• Leadership skills with proven ability to mentor.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of scalable web apps using various technologies.
• Design, implement, and optimize RESTful APIs.
• Mentor junior developers and build a learning culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape new features.

Skills

Software development experience

RESTful API design

Database management

CI/CD pipelines

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Python 3

React

PostgreSQL

AWS

Docker

Job description

Overview

Behind the scenes, our tech team builds the tools that keep this all running smoothly: from listing automation and 24/7 guest comms to pricing engines and integrations with third-party platforms. We're scaling fast and need strong technical leadership to push our platform to the next level. We are looking for a Senior Software Developer/ Team Lead to guide our tech team, shape our technical strategy, and keep our platform reliable, secure, and scalable. You\'ll work across the stack, mentor developers, and collaborate with product and business teams to deliver real impact.

Employment type: Full-time, Monday- Friday 09:00- 18:00

Location: London (hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days WFH)

Please note: This role is open to applicants who already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK (40 hours per week) and are based within commuting distance of London. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of scalable web apps using Python 3, React, React Native, Flask, and SQLAlchemy
• Design, implement, and optimise RESTful APIs to power platform functionality
• Set coding standards through CI, peer reviews, and automated testing
• Mentor junior developers and build a culture of learning and technical excellence
• Optimise and maintain databases (PostgreSQL, Redis)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Ops, Growth, CS) to shape new features
• Champion automation to improve scalability and efficiency
• Refine deployment pipelines to ensure smooth, stable releases
• Stay ahead of tech trends and apply them to improve Houst\'s platform

Tools and Systems

• Languages & Frameworks: Python 3, React, React Native, Flask, SQLAlchemy
• Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis
• Cloud: AWS
• Workflow & DevOps: GitHub, Docker, CircleCI, Slack, Notion, Next Matter
• Other: Elastic Stack (ELK), G-Suite

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• API Performance: fast response times, high uptime
• Deployment Stability: smooth rollouts, minimal rollbacks
• Code Quality: clean, maintainable code, low bug counts
• Delivery: features delivered on time, sprint commitments met
• Team Development: positive feedback from mentees, growing skill sets

Requirements

• 6+ years of software development experience
• Strong background in RESTful API design and implementation
• Expertise in database management (PostgreSQL, Redis)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Good grasp of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Strong problem-solving skills and workflow optimisation mindset
• Experience designing scalable systems and improving UX
• Leadership skills with proven ability to mentor and guide a dev team
• You must have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working (3 days in our London office, 2 days WFH)
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Employee discounts - at heaps of restaurants, shops, gym memberships, cinema tickets and more
• Pawternity - We encourage proud parents of new pets to work from home to help their new member settle in
• Pension - We provide a pension scheme for all permanent employees

Salary: £75,000- £90,000