Senior Software Engineer

Digital Waffle; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative software company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their remote team. You will design and build scalable applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS serverless technologies. The ideal candidate possesses significant full stack experience and has a strong focus on backend architecture. The role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 to £80,000 per annum, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity for clear career progression into a Technical Lead position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully remote working

Collaborative culture

Clear progression path

Qualifications

• Strong full stack experience with a backend-first mindset.
• Expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, React, and modern cloud engineering.
• Hands-on experience with AWS serverless services.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable software using modern technologies.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and ensure secure solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and maintain code quality.

Skills

Full stack development

Node.js

TypeScript

React

AWS Lambda

DynamoDB

Agile development

AI-assisted engineering tools

Job description

A fast-growing AI-driven SaaS company is hiring three Senior Software Engineers to join its engineering team. These are hands‑on roles with a strong backend and architectural focus, ideal for engineers who enjoy working in scale up or startup environments and want to build high-quality, cloud‑native software that powers real-world automation.

You’ll be part of cross-functional squads delivering modern, serverless, AI‑enabled applications used in highly regulated industries. The company has a strong engineering culture, embraces AI‑assisted development, and offers autonomy, impact, and the chance to help shape technical direction.

Role

Senior Software Engineer

Salary

£70,000 to £80,000 per annum

Location

Fully Remote (UK-based)

What you’ll be doing :

• Design, build, and optimise scalable software using Node.js, TypeScript, React, AWS Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB
• Contribute to architecture discussions and ensure solutions are secure, cloud‑native, and maintainable
• Use AI‑assisted tooling to speed up development, testing, and debugging
• Work closely with Product, Delivery, and Technical Leads to refine requirements and deliver iteratively
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews to maintain quality and consistency
• Help drive best practices across DevOps, CI / CD, observability, and secure coding
• Collaborate with other squads to ensure technical alignment across the platform

What you’ll need :

• Strong full stack experience with a backend‑first mindset
• Expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, React, and modern cloud engineering
• Hands‑on experience with AWS serverless, particularly Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB
• Solid understanding of scalable architecture and performance optimisation
• Experience in scale ups, startups, or SMEs where speed, ownership, and adaptability matter
• Strong debugging, problem solving, and delivery skills
• Interest in or experience with AI‑assisted engineering tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot)
• Comfortable working in agile squads and contributing across the full SDLC

What’s on offer :

• £70,000 to £80,000 per annum
• Fully remote working across the UK
• Modern AI‑first engineering environment
• Real ownership and impact in a growing product‑led team
• Opportunity to shape tooling, workflow, and engineering standards
• Clear progression path into Technical Lead
• Collaborative culture with a focus on high-quality engineering and continuous improvement

If you’re a hands‑on engineer who enjoys building scalable backend systems, working cloud‑first, and embracing AI‑assisted development, this is a great opportunity to join a fast‑moving team solving meaningful technical challenges.