Senior Software Engineer (TradeOS)

Checkatrade; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Checkatrade is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team focused on developing greenfield projects. This role involves significant ownership in product architecture and engineering decisions, working in a hybrid or remote setup. The ideal candidate should have experience in building high-quality software and collaborating in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Experience building and shipping high-quality products in fast-paced environments.
• Strong grasp of scalable architecture and clean code principles.
• Confidence working in autonomous, agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building greenfield services and systems from scratch.
• Experimenting rapidly to prototype, test, and iterate while maintaining high standards.
• Playing a key role in architectural discussions.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Node.js

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

Terraform

GCP

AI tooling

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Senior Software Engineer

We’re building fast. And we’re looking for engineers who want in. If you have 0-1 build experience, lets talk.

At Checkatrade, we’re transforming how tradespeople work – and we’re doing it properly. No feature factories. No rebrands of old tech. We’re talking greenfield, high impact builds, designed from scratch to solve problems for real users.

Senior Software Engineer

We’re building fast. And we’re looking for engineers who want in. If you have 0-1 build experience, lets talk.

At Checkatrade, we’re transforming how tradespeople work – and we’re doing it properly. No feature factories. No rebrands of old tech. We’re talking greenfield, high impact builds, designed from scratch to solve problems for real users.

We’re now hiring Senior Engineers to help us push this new product forward. You’ll join a small, sharp, product focused team with full ownership, working in fast feedback loops and constantly experimenting to get to the best solution – fast. We need real 0-1 build experience, not just adding to existing codebases.

This isn’t just an engineering role. It’s product, it’s architecture, it’s delivery. And it’s backed by a company that’s investing hard in tools, talent, and AI.

Location: London, Kings Cross (Hybrid) or Remote.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and building greenfield services and systems from the ground up
• 0-1 build experience, not just adding to existing codebases.
• Working with autonomy to make smart engineering decisions
• Experimenting rapidly – prototype, test, and iterate while maintaining high standards
• Building high-performance, well tested, and maintainable code
• Playing a key role in architecture and systems designs discussions
• Helping shape the product and engineering culture with your ideas and experience
• Using AI tools in your day to day workflow to speed up and improve delivery
  
  

Tech we use

• TypeScript, React, Node.js
• GraphQL, PostgreSQL
• Terraform, GCP
• AI tooling integrated into our dev stack
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Experience building and shipping high-quality products in fast-paced environments
• A strong grasp of scalable architecture, testing and clean code principles
• Solid experience across our core stack (or close equivalents)
• Confidence working in autonomous, agile teams
• Curiosity, creativity, and the drive to keep learning
• Bonus points for experience using AI in real-world workflows
  
  

Why Checkatrade?

We’re not your average tech company. We’re combining the pace and mindset of a start up with the backing and reach of a trusted brand. You’ll be part of a product-led team that values speed, innovation, and clarity – not endless process or layers of approval.

We’re building fast. We’re scaling smart. And we’re doing it together.

Apply now – we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

We’re Checkatrade – the UK’s leading platform for finding a tradesperson. With more than 50,000 trades listed and over 6 million reviews, we help homeowners get jobs done right and help tradespeople grow their business.

We’re growing fast, with big plans to become the go-to brand for home improvements. If you care about great work, take pride in the details, and want to make an impact, you’ll fit right in.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Internet Marketplace Platforms

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