Senior Software Engineer

Watershed Ventures; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant equity opportunity

Hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Foundation Health is revolutionizing healthcare through its AI-powered digital pharmacy platform. We're seeking senior engineers eager to own and ship innovative features that directly impact patient care.

Based in Manchester City Centre, the role involves collaborating on technical direction and leveraging AI tools in production. Join us to transform healthcare and contribute to a supportive, innovation-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of shipping production-grade applications from scratch.
• Experience integrating AI tools into workflows.
• Ability to influence technical direction and standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive features from design to production, handling ambiguity and complexity.
• Collaborate with VP of Engineering on technical stack and roadmap.
• Mentor and elevate engineering standards through leadership.

Skills

Production-grade application development

System design

Technical leadership

AI tools integration

Ability to thrive in ambiguity

Job description

About Foundation Health

Foundation Health is transforming healthcare through an AI-powered digital pharmacy platform that seamlessly connects operational infrastructure with high quality patient experiences. Our mission is to transform patient centric care by connecting fragmented infrastructure, optimizing care coordination, and removing friction from the patient journey. We refuse to adhere to the status quo; instead, we actively pioneer solutions that will shape the healthcare practices of tomorrow.

This ambitious vision is only achievable with the dedication of the right team propelling us forward. We firmly believe that a supportive and inspiring work environment fuels creativity, transforming it into groundbreaking innovation. It is this very innovation that not only benefits our organization but also positively impacts our people, partners, and most importantly, our patients.

At Foundation Health, we foster a culture that encourages our team members to broaden their horizons, urging them to bring their passion and curiosity to the workplace each day. We understand that diverse perspectives fuel progress, and we actively seek individuals who share our commitment to excellence and forward-thinking.

The Mission: Fixing Healthcare with Code

Healthcare is full of complex, frustrating workflows that haven’t changed in decades. We believe that thoughtfully applied AI can finally simplify these systems, improving both the provider's workday and the patient's experience.

Specifically, we are revolutionizing the pharmacy space. We’re building AI-powered systems that integrate directly with Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms, helping health systems operate effectively at scale. This isn't a "chatbot on a landing page" - it’s deep, integrated infrastructure that changes how care is delivered.

The Team: AI-Native by Design

We’re led by a technical leadership team with deep roots in high-scale engineering, including our VP of Engineering (ex-DeepMind/Google). Together, we’re fostering an "AI-native" culture where we don’t just build AI; we use it.

We want engineers who lean on AI tools to maximize their output and automate the mundane parts of their day-to-day work. We’re creating an environment where using the latest tools isn't just allowed - it’s encouraged and championed by leadership.

Location & Culture

We have an office in Manchester City Centre, and while we aren't a "mandatory X days in the office" company, we believe in the power of getting together. We’re looking for engineers who are excited to head into Manchester when needed to whiteboard, jam on ideas, and build rapport in person.

Why you’d leave your current role

• The AI Playground: You’ll get hands‑on with OpenAI, Langfuse, and Vertex AI to ship real-world features. We aren't just "researching" AI; we are shipping it into production environments where it actually impacts patient care.
• True Feature Ownership: You won’t just be handed well‑scoped tickets. You will own full features end‑to‑end, driving them from initial ambiguity and architectural design all the way to production.
• Influence the Technical Direction: As an early senior hire, you will have a direct seat at the table. You will collaborate closely with our VP of Engineering to shape our technical stack, establish engineering standards, and influence the product roadmap.
• Pure Product Engineering: We are looking for people who thrive when the path isn't fully paved. If you love the feeling of architecting a feature, shipping it, and seeing it in a customer's hands 48 hours later, you’ll fit in.
• Significant Equity: Because you’re joining in this early window as a senior pillar of the team, you’ll take a meaningful stake in what we are building.

What we do care about

• You’re an Owner and Builder: You have a proven track record of shipping production‑grade applications from scratch. You can talk deeply about system design choices, trade‑offs, and how you've successfully scaled features you owned.
• You Thrive in Ambiguity: You don't wait for a perfect specification. You excel at taking loose product requirements, breaking them down into technical execution plans, and driving the implementation forward.
• Technical Leadership: You are ready to begin influencing technical direction, running architectural spikes, and raising the engineering bar for the team through code reviews and mentoring.
• AI‑Native Mindset: You’ve either worked on AI products before or you deeply embed AI tools into your daily workflow to maximize your output. We want people who actively champion efficiency.

We’ve cleared the path. The funding is there, the clients are waiting, and the technical leadership is world‑class. We just need the senior builders to help lead the charge.

Ready to build the future of healthcare? Let's talk.