Senior Software Engineer

Bright Purple; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scale-up in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in React and TypeScript. The role involves designing and developing web applications, collaborating with teams, and contributing to the company's technical vision. This is an onsite position with a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Collaborative and fun working environment

Opportunity to influence technology direction

Qualifications

• Strong experience in React and TypeScript development.
• Experience with modern web development practices (REST APIs, version control).
• Ability to thrive in a scale-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of web applications using React and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers for high-quality software.
• Architect and implement new features and improvements.

Skills

React

TypeScript

PHP

AWS

UX/UI

Problem-solving

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - React/Typescript

Edinburgh (onsite)

Come and work on greenfield projects for an exciting scale-up product company in Edinburgh. If you’re a Senior Software Engineer with real passion and expertise in TypeScript / React looking for a unique opportunity, you’ll want to read on.

Benefits:

Competitive salary of up to £75,000 (experience dependent)
Onsite role in the Edinburgh, with a growing and supportive team
Opportunity to be part of a growing scale-up with huge potential and influence the direction of their technology
Collaborative, innovative, and fun working environment

They are a truly exciting and ambitious scale-up based in Edinburgh, with bold plans to scale their offering which you’ll play a big part in. They are building huge momentum need talented people to help them expand. This company needs positive can-do attitudes to mirror their own ways.

The Role:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a core part of their growing yet small development team, playing a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining their new solutions. We’re looking for someone highly skilled in React and TypeScript, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for writing clean, maintainable code. Experience with PHP or AWS would be a huge bonus but not essential.

What You’ll Do:

Help lead the development of web applications using React and TypeScript
Collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver high-quality, scalable software
Architect and implement new features and improvements to our platform
Deliver complex API and integration work
Optimize performance and ensure our applications are secure and robust
Contribute to the technical vision and roadmap as we scale

What We’re Looking For:

Strong UX / UI experience, someone who can make really rich interfaces with React and Typescript

Experience with modern web development practices (REST APIs, version control, testing frameworks)
Knowledge of PHP or AWS (even just exposure would be a plus)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a scale-up environment—you're adaptable, proactive, and enjoy taking ownership of your work

Apply now for immediate consideration. Please note this role is 5 days onsite so we can only consider candidate in or around Edinburgh.

Bright Purple are an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.