Software Engineer

The Portfolio Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business services provider in the UK is seeking a Senior-level Software Engineer to lead the transition from Drupal and modernize their platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong JavaScript and TypeScript skills, along with experience in Node and backend technologies like Laravel or Python. This role offers a supportive environment for professional growth and a competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Supportive environment for professional growth

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• At least 4 years commercial experience with JavaScript or TypeScript and Node.
• Exposure of Laravel and/or Python (Django or Flask a plus).
• Familiarity with Drupal and some knowledge of modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Build scalable applications using modern frameworks and clean architecture.
• Contribute to backend services and APIs (Python or Laravel-based).
• Help re-platform and migrate to a modern stack.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with UX, Product, and DevOps.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node

Laravel

Python (Django or Flask)

React

Vue

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Senior-level Software Engineer with strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills and experience across modern web stacks. You'll be instrumental in our transition away from Drupal as we modernise and scale our platform.

Tech Stack

• At least 4 years commercial experience with JavaScript or TypeScript and Node
• Exposure of Laravel and/or Python (Django or Flask a plus)
• Familiarity with Drupal and some knowledge of modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, etc.)

What You'll Do

• Build scalable applications using modern frameworks and clean architecture
• Contribute to backend services and APIs (Python or Laravel-based)
• Help re-platform and migrate to a modern stack
• Collaborate cross-functionally with UX, Product, and DevOps

What We Offer

• A supportive environment that encourages professional growth and continuous learning.
• An inclusive, collaborative culture within one of the UK's leading business services providers.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.