Software Engineer

Upscope; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development company in London is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop and design applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and React. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a small, dynamic team. Benefits include generous holidays, bonuses, and a relaxed office environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing yearly

A Macbook & external monitor

Bonuses & profit share

Gym membership

Mindfulness allowance

Educational allowance

Paid lunches at the office

Regular team drinks and events

Occasional trips to our Miami office

Paid travel into the office

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, and React.
• Experience with modern development tools and practices.
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and development.
• Ability to write efficient, secure, and clean JavaScript code.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL database technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality.
• Work closely with engineering team to define feature specifications.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues effectively.
• Stay up-to-date with new technologies and industry trends.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript (ES6+)

Node.js

React

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

RESTful API design

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

We’re always keen on speaking with experienced and ambitious software engineers! If the below sounds interesting, feel free to drop us a line!

Location: Soho, London (onsite 4 days a week)
Salary: Based on experience
Must hold right to work in the UK.

Main responsibilities

• Development and Design: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and React. Design and implement robust applications and services to meet predefined requirements.
• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality and promote best practices. Implement automated tests to ensure functionality, performance, and security.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our engineering team to define feature specifications and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues and performance bottlenecks in a timely and effective manner.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with new technologies and industry trends relevant to our tech stack. Actively contribute to the improvement of our development processes.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for the systems and processes developed, ensuring clarity for future maintenance and scalability.

About you

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, and React, with a solid understanding of their ecosystems.
• Experience with modern development tools and practices, such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha), and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and development, and familiarity with web services architecture.
• Ability to write efficient, secure, well-documented, and clean JavaScript code.
• Familiarity with database technologies, both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB), and an understanding of data modeling principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• If you're proactive, curious, ambitious, and eager to learn, you'll definitely stand out to us!
• *Successful applicants must hold the right to work in the UK (we're not able to provide sponsorships at the moment), and be able to commute to our Soho office at least four times a week*

Apply

Apply for the open role. If you're curious about life at Upscope and think you can contribute to the team, we'd love to hear from you! If we see that your profile could be a good fit, we’ll connect with you to discuss this further.

Benefits

• We want to create a company that lets you do great work and is fun to work at. On top of your salary, you\'ll also get generous benefits.
• 25 days holiday, increasing yearly
• A Macbook & external monitor
• Bonuses & profit share
• Gym membership
• Mindfulness allowance
• Educational allowance
• Paid lunches at the office
• Regular team drinks and events
• Occasional trips to our Miami office
• Paid travel into the office

Company information

A small but mighty team

As a small, bootstrapped and profitable software company, our team is tiny, but slowly growing. We like people who are fun, chill, and great at what they do.

Company values

• People First: We put our team at the heart of everything, ensuring well-being comes before the bottom line.
• Purpose-driven Solutions: Our passion guides us. We’re dedicated to crafting genuine solutions, not just chasing revenue.
• Value in Usage: Our products\' real success? How much they\'re loved and used by our customers.
• Enjoy the Journey: Here, it’s about the experience, fair rewards, and making every day count.
• Shared Success: Every achievement is a team win. We\'re in this journey together.
• Proud Underdogs: Agile, lean, and always with that startup spirit — that\'s how we roll.
• Be the Best Version of Yourself: We thrive on mutual respect, continuous growth, and backing each other up.

Our London HQ

Around half of our team works from our London HQ. The office is located in Soho and has a cool and relaxed vibe. There are regular team events and free lunch.

Yes, we do have beer on tap.