Software Engineer

Digital Waffle; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing AI-driven SaaS company is looking for Senior Software Engineers to design and build scalable software. This role involves strong backend expertise using technologies such as Node.js and AWS within a remote setting. Ideal candidates should have substantial full-stack experience and a passion for AI-driven development. Join a collaborative team focused on high-quality engineering and significant ownership over your work. Great opportunities for growth into Technical Lead positions are available.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Modern AI-first engineering environment

Clear progression path to Technical Lead

Qualifications

• Strong full stack experience with a backend-first mindset.
• Expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, React, and AWS.
• Experience with AWS Lambda, Step Functions, and DynamoDB.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimise scalable software.
• Contribute to architecture discussions.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Strong full stack experience

Expertise in Node.js

Expertise in TypeScript

Expertise in React

Hands-on experience with AWS serverless

Solid understanding of scalable architecture

Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Agile working experience

Job description

A fast-growing AI-driven SaaS company is hiring three Senior Software Engineers to join its engineering team. These are hands‑on roles with a strong backend and architectural focus, ideal for engineers who enjoy working in scale up or startup environments and want to build high‑quality, cloud‑native software that powers real‑world automation.

You’ll be part of cross‑functional squads delivering modern, serverless, AI‑enabled applications used in highly regulated industries. The company has a strong engineering culture, embraces AI‑assisted development, and offers autonomy, impact, and the chance to help shape technical direction.

Role: Senior Software Engineer

Salary: £70,000 to £80,000 per annum

Location: Fully Remote (UK‑based)

What you’ll be doing:

• Design, build, and optimise scalable software using Node.js, TypeScript, React, AWS Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB
• Contribute to architecture discussions and ensure solutions are secure, cloud‑native, and maintainable
• Use AI‑assisted tooling to speed up development, testing, and debugging
• Work closely with Product, Delivery, and Technical Leads to refine requirements and deliver iteratively
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews to maintain quality and consistency
• Help drive best practices across DevOps, CI / CD, observability, and secure coding
• Collaborate with other squads to ensure technical alignment across the platform

What you’ll need:

• Strong full stack experience with a backend‑first mindset
• Expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, React, and modern cloud engineering
• Hands‑on experience with AWS serverless, particularly Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB
• Solid understanding of scalable architecture and performance optimisation
• Experience in scale ups, startups, or SMEs where speed, ownership, and adaptability matter
• Strong debugging, problem solving, and delivery skills
• Interest in or experience with AI‑assisted engineering tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot)
• Comfortable working in agile squads and contributing across the full SDLC

What’s on offer:

• Salary up to £80,000
• Fully remote working across the UK
• Modern AI‑first engineering environment
• Real ownership and impact in a growing product‑led team
• Opportunity to shape tooling, workflow, and engineering standards
• Clear progression path into Technical Lead
• Collaborative culture with a focus on high‑quality engineering and continuous improvement

If you’re a hands‑on engineer who enjoys building scalable backend systems, working cloud‑first, and embracing AI‑assisted development, this is a great opportunity to join a fast‑moving team solving meaningful technical challenges.