Software Engineer

Antler; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology startup in Camden Town is looking for a software engineer to develop and maintain REST APIs and backend services. The ideal candidate has strong full-stack skills, including React/TypeScript and Python/Django, along with 2+ years of experience. This role involves close collaboration with founders and offers a compensation range of £45K - £55K, in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in data structures, algorithms, and systems.
• Experience in building and shipping products or projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain REST APIs and backend services.
• Implement secure data flows and integrations.
• Build complex workflow tools and interactive UIs.
• Ensure high quality through tests and code reviews.
• Work directly with founders from concept to release.

Skills

REST APIs development

Backend services

React/TypeScript

Python/Django

Team collaboration

Education

Computer Science fundamentals

2+ years of professional experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain REST APIs and backend services with scalable, maintainable designs.
• Implement secure data flows and integrations.
• Build complex workflow tools and interactive UIs (think editors, tables, real-time updates).
• Keep quality high through tests, reviews, and clear, simple code.
• Work directly with founders and product from concept to release and iteration.
• Startup mindset: bias for action, ability to work independently, comfort with ambiguity.

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals: solid grounding in computer science (data structures, algorithms, systems).
• Full‑stack skills: React/TypeScript or similar on the frontend, Python/Django (or another MVC framework) on the backend.
• Track record: 2+ years professional experience or open‑source/projects that show you can build and ship.
• Collaboration: strong communication, team‑first attitude.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Next.js or modern server‑side frameworks.
• Familiarity with component libraries/design systems.
• Curiosity for DevOps, CI/CD, or infra as code.
• Ownership: we expect every engineer to think beyond code, shaping product and architecture.
• Learning & Growth: work directly with founders in a fast‑paced environment.
• Startup energy: small team, ambitious mission, rapid iteration, big upside.

Compensation Range: £45K - £55K