Software Engineer

Digital Waffle; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing AI-driven SaaS company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build scalable software in a fully remote role. Ideal candidates will have strong full stack experience, especially in Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS serverless solutions. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, with real ownership in a collaborative culture focused on high-quality engineering and continuous improvement. You'll also have the opportunity to progress into a Technical Lead position.

Benefits

Salary up to £70,000

Fully remote working

Modern AI-first engineering environment

Clear progression path into Technical Lead

Qualifications

• Strong full stack experience with a backend-first mindset.
• Expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and React.
• Hands-on experience with AWS serverless architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable software using Node.js and AWS.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and ensure maintainability.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

React

AWS Lambda

DynamoDB

AI-assisted engineering tools

Agile methodology

Debugging

Job description

About the Company

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

Up to £70,000 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 £70,000
• 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.