Software Developer (Python / JavaScript)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech start-up in Birmingham is looking for a mid-level Software Developer skilled in Python and JavaScript. You will develop and maintain platform features, collaborate with teams, and be part of a mission-driven organization that builds data capability at scale. The role is remote-first with limited travel to Birmingham. Ideal candidates have strong fundamentals in JavaScript and Python, as well as experience with modern frameworks like Vue.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote-first work model

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Commercial experience as a Software Developer or strong equivalent project delivery.
• Good Python skills and strong JavaScript fundamentals.
• Experience in a modern framework such as Vue or React.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain platform features using JavaScript (Vue) and Python.
• Build interactive content and user-focused learning tools.
• Collaborate closely with product and the wider business.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Vue

Project delivery

Job description

Overview

Software Developer (Python / JavaScript) – Remote (with 2 days per month in Birmingham) – 35,000 to 42,000 per annum + benefits

Excellent opportunity for a Software Developer with Python and JavaScript experience to join a fast-growing, mission-driven tech start-up, working on products that genuinely help organisations build data capability at scale.

This organisation is bridging the data skills gap through its proprietary education platform, combining change management, live and online learning led by industry experts, and self-serve training. They already work with recognisable brands and are continuing to grow the platform and product offering as demand accelerates.

In this role, you\'ll join a small, collaborative engineering team building and improving interactive learning experiences, platform features, and integrations. You\'ll work across the stack where needed, contributing in JavaScript (Vue) and Python, with strong engineering practices around testing, documentation, and reliability. You\'ll be given real ownership, plenty of variety, and the support to keep developing quickly.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a remote-first company where your work will be visible, valued, and directly tied to the growth of the platform and the impact it has on end users.

The Role:

• Develop and maintain platform features using JavaScript (Vue) and Python
• Build interactive content, gamification features, and user-focused learning tools
• Work across the stack, collaborating closely with product and the wider business
• Contribute to quality-focused practices around testing, documentation, and observability
• Remote-first working, with 2 days per month in the Birmingham office

The Person:

• Commercial experience as a Software Developer (mid-level), or strong equivalent project delivery
• Good Python skills and strong JavaScript fundamentals
• Experience in a modern framework such as Vue or React (Vue preferred)
• Enjoys building robust, well-engineered software with a user-first mindset
• Able to travel to Birmingham 2 days per month

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.