Software Developer

Leveltech; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LevelTech in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Software Developer to join a small, friendly team. You will work on front-end, back-end, APIs, mobile apps and data-related features while maintaining clean, maintainable code.

This permanent, full-time role is remote (UK) with regular travel to Bristol. You should enjoy solving real problems, collaborating with product and UX, and taking ownership of your work to deliver high-quality user experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial software development experience.
• Experience building web-based applications or platforms.
• Good understanding of web architecture, APIs, databases and performance.
• Clear, maintainable and well-structured coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Front-end and user interface development.
• Back-end development, APIs and databases.
• External partner platform integrations.
• Mobile app development and ongoing improvements.
• Data analysis, algorithms and data science.
• User experience and product usability.
• Internal tools, automation and testing.
• Performance, reliability and escalated technical issues.

Skills

Web development

APIs

Git/GitHub

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Tools

PHP

Laravel

HTML/CSS

Vue.js

Node.js

MySQL

Job description

We're looking for an experienced, practical Software Developer to join our small, friendly development team. Permanent, full-time, remote (UK) with regular travel to Bristol.

LevelTech is the technology company behind SquashLevels and PadelLevels, two platforms helping racket sports players understand their level, track their progress, find better matches and get more from the sports they play.

SquashLevels is well established in the global squash community, while PadelLevels is growing rapidly as we bring the same approach to padel. Other racket sports are in the pipeline.

Our team develops and supports both platforms, combining player ratings, match data, competitions, integrations, mobile apps and community features.

The Role

First and foremost, we want someone who is a good software developer: someone who understands how modern web applications work, writes clear and maintainable code, solves problems sensibly and takes responsibility for what they build.

You'll probably have an area where you are strongest, but we're particularly interested in people who are comfortable contributing across different parts of a product when needed.

We're a small team, so adaptability and sound technical judgement are more important to us than fitting neatly into a front-end or back-end box.

What You'll Be Working On

• Front-end and user interface development
• Back-end development, APIs and databases
• External partner platform integrations
• Mobile app development and ongoing improvements
• Data analysis, algorithms and data science
• User experience and product usability
• Internal tools, automation and testing
• Performance, reliability and escalated technical issues

We operate a product-led environment where UX and usability are central to the development process. Ideally, you have worked closely with product/UX designers and understand how to turn designs and user journeys into polished, intuitive features.

Our support team handles day-to-day customer support, but our developers support them on any escalated technical issues. We value that connection with real users and the insight it provides in how our products are actually being used.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of commercial software development experience
• Strong experience developing web-based applications or platforms
• Good understanding of web architecture, APIs, databases and performance
• Clear, maintainable and well-structured coding practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to getting useful things delivered
• Experience with Git and GitHub or similar version control tools
• Comfortable learning unfamiliar technologies and working outside your main area of expertise when needed
• Comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for your work
• A strong focus on delivering a high-quality experience for users
• Good team player, particularly important in a remote working environment

Useful Experience

Our current technology includes:

• PHP
• Laravel
• HTML and CSS/SASS
• Vue.js
• Node.js / NPM
• MySQL/MariaDB
• REST APIs
• Capacitor

Experience in mobile development, data science, statistics, algorithms, cloud infrastructure, DevOps or automated testing would also be useful.

We use Claude Code and other AI-assisted development tools to accelerate development. AI helps experienced developers work faster; developers remain responsible for their code. Experience with these tools is useful, but strong software engineering experience and judgement are more important.

About You

• Like understanding the whole product rather than only your individual part of it
• Enjoy solving real problems and seeing your work reach users
• Are curious and comfortable picking up new technologies when needed
• Can make sensible technical decisions without over-engineering
• Enjoy having ownership and responsibility for what you build
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues
• Enjoy working within a small, accountable team

An interest in sport, particularly racket sports, would be a real advantage. Being an active player can make it easier to understand the problems our products are trying to solve, although it isn't essential.

Location and Terms

The role is remote, but LevelTech is a UK business with the team centred around Bristol. Bristol or nearby is preferred; remote UK-based candidates with frequent travel to Bristol will also be considered for exceptional candidates.

We value spending some time together in person for planning, problem solving and keeping the team connected, so we expect the successful candidate to be able to travel to Bristol regularly.

Permanent, full-time, with a 3-month probationary period.

Sharing in Our Success

For the right person with a long-term view, there may be the opportunity to receive shares in the company and benefit from our future success.