Senior Software Engineer

JLL; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate company in Bristol is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive the development of innovative solutions for commercial real estate asset management. The role involves collaboration within an engineering team, addressing complex technical challenges, and implementing AI capabilities to enhance automation and analytics. Candidates should possess strong full-stack development skills and at least 5 years of professional experience. This position offers a chance to impact the real estate industry through cutting-edge technology and modern development practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong full-stack experience including relational data modelling and system architecture.
• Experience leading the complete lifecycle of complex features in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain infrastructure for the platform.
• Conduct regular code reviews and provide technical guidance.
• Manage planning, task allocation, and technical delivery timelines.
• Coordinate closely with the product team to understand requirements.

Skills

Full-stack development

AI implementation

Collaboration

Technical mentoring

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree in Computer Science or Computing

Tools

Python

Django

FastAPI

Docker

Kubernetes

VueJS

Job description

Overview

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Role summary:

As a Senior Software Engineer for JLL Asset Beacon, you will be a key technical contributor driving the development of innovative solutions for commercial real estate asset management. Working within a collaborative engineering team, you will take ownership of complex technical challenges across the full development lifecycle, designing and implementing robust, scalable solutions that translate business requirements into actionable insights and streamlined experiences for real estate professionals.

You will collaborate closely with the engineering team, product managers, and global distributed teams to build and enhance both frontend and backend components. A significant focus involves exploring and implementing AI-driven capabilities for enhanced automation, predictive analytics, and intelligent decision-making tools. Your full-stack development skills and architectural mindset will be essential in advancing the platform\'s technical capabilities while contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the real estate industry through cutting-edge technology, working with modern development practices and contributing to solutions that help optimize asset performance and drive business value for commercial real estate professionals worldwide.

Responsibilities

• General responsibilities

• Build and maintain infrastructure for the platform and manage aspects of the release cycle

• Conduct regular code reviews, provide technical guidance, and support professional development of team members

• Manage planning, task allocation, and technical delivery timelines

• Foster a collaborative, innovative culture within and across teams

• Stakeholder Management: Communicate technical constraints, opportunities, and progress to non-technical stakeholders

• Collaborate with internal developers and external partners to align on development

• Product Collaboration: Coordinate closely with the product team to understand requirements and deliver solutions

• Develop features from conception through release with attention to user experience

• Ensure technical solutions address business requirements

Our Technologies

• Frontend: VueJS, SASS/CSS

• Backend: Python, Django, FastAPI

• Database: SQL with ORM integration

• DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, GitHub Actions

• AI Tools: Cursor, OpenAI Agents SDK, LLMs

The Candidate

• Educational Background: A STEM degree, preferably in Computer Science or Computing

• Professional Experience: At least 5 years of experience in software engineering

• Strong full-stack experience including relational data modelling and system architecture

• Experience leading the complete lifecycle of complex features in production environments, from technical design and implementation to deployment, monitoring, and iterative improvement

Leadership Qualities

• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

• Experience mentoring and developing technical talent

AI Aware

• A vision for how AI can transform software capabilities and user experiences

• Understanding of AI development practices and limitations

• An interest in the future of software development

Location

On-site – Bristol, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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