Senior Software Engineer – Javascript, React

Redtech Recruitment Ltd.; Greater London, Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Career development

Job summary

RedTech is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in London or Cambridge, with a 3 days on site / 2 days remote arrangement. The role emphasises JavaScript, Node.js and related frameworks, delivering diverse web application infrastructure.

You'll work across the stack, contribute to tech direction, and have the chance to mentor junior staff. A strong academic record and commercial JS experience are required; Cambridge is open to top graduates as well.

Qualifications

• 2:1 or 1st class honours degree plus AAB at A Level (or UCAS points)
• Solid commercial experience using JavaScript and ideally Node.js and related technologies/frameworks
• You class yourself as a tech innovator and enjoy shaping products with new technologies
• Ability to quickly pick up new technologies and stay abreast of latest tools and frameworks
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Work on web applications using a diverse toolset centred on JavaScript technologies
• Develop, deploy and maintain web application infrastructure
• Be a tech innovator and contribute ideas to the team
• Opportunity to mentor junior staff if keen

Skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

2:1 or 1st class honours + AAB UCAS points

Tools

JavaScript

Node.js

React.js

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Redis

Job description

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer – JavaScript, React

A fantastic opportunity for talented Software Developers, to join an industry-leading software company in either London or Cambridge offering the opportunity to work on a wide variety of web application infrastructure projects using a diverse toolset, with an emphasis on JavaScript, Node.js and related frameworks.

Location: London or Cambridge (3 days on site, 2 days remote)

Salary: Negotiable + comprehensive benefits

Requirements for Senior Software Engineer:

• History of academic excellence including a 2:1 or 1st class honours degree from a leading university plus AAB at A Level (or equivalent UCAS points)
• Solid commercial experience using JavaScript and ideally, node.js and related technologies/frameworks - top new graduates considered for the Cambridge office
• You class yourself as a tech innovator and the idea of shaping products and suggesting new technologies really appeals
• Ability to quickly pick up new technologies – working in JavaScript you’re aware new technologies/frameworks emerge all of the time, and you will need to stay abreast of the latest and best technologies to apply to any given project
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities for Senior Software Engineer:

• Work on web applications using a diverse toolset based around JavaScript technologies. While there will be opportunities to work across the stack. The current tech stack includes:
• Web (UI): JavaScript (backbone.js, d3.js, three.js, pdf.js), Less/CSS
• Web (Backend): Node.js, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis
• Develop, deploy and maintain web application infrastructure
• Be a tech innovator and put ideas forward to the team
• If you are keen there is the opportunity to mentor junior members of staff

What the role offers:

• The chance to work on a diverse toolset of cutting-edge tech
• Working for a leading software company who have a fantastic track record of successfully training and promoting internally
• A great remuneration and benefits package

Keywords:

• Software Engineer / Application Developer / Back-End Software Engineer / node.js developer / node.js Software Engineer / Full-Stack Developer / UI/UX Developer / JavaScript Developer / Vue.js Developer / MEAN Stack Developer / MERN Stack Developer / Meteor.js Developer / Express.js Developer / Web Design Engineer / Web Integration Developer / Web Architect / Software Engineer (Web) / Web Systems Developer/ Web Software Engineer / Web Programmer / JavaScript / Node.js / backbone.js / HTML5 / Less CSS / Computer Science / Web Development / Web Software Engineer / PHP Astrophysics / Software Engineering / JavaScript / React.js / AngularJS / Vue.js / Node.js / ExpressJS / Web UI / Front-end / full-stack / back-end / Developer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.