Software Engineer

Yext Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

the company is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to build custom web and backend solutions for enterprise clients in London. You will work with React, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Go and/or Java in a Scrum environment with one-week sprints and peer reviews.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Designers and Project Management, delivering end-to-end solutions and writing clean, tested code from day one.

Qualifications

• - BS or above in Computer Science, a related field, or similar college level education.
• - Comfortable with frontend technologies: React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• - Ability to easily move between backend and frontend technologies.
• - Openness to new technologies and creative solutions.
• - Comfortable working within a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• - 2-5 years of relevant software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify and maintain web applications with React, ensuring compatibility across multiple browsers and platforms.
• Build and maintain ETL jobs to help our customers store and organize their data in the the company Knowledge Graph.
• Advise engineering & business stakeholders on best practices, compatibility issues and tradeoffs.
• Augment development tooling to improve software quality, iteration speed, and maintainability using modern technologies.
• Bridge the gap between engineering and product, working equally well with Designers and Project Management.
• Write clean, tested, and well-structured code.

Skills

Full Stack development

React

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node JS

Python

Go

Java

Open-source contributions

Agentic Coding Tools

2-5 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

the company (NYSE: the company) is the enterprise agentic marketing platform. Built on the world's most comprehensive structured data platform for local businesses, the company gives brands and their partners the visibility intelligence to win every moment of discovery - across AI and traditional search. the company's API-first architecture connects structured data to APIs, MCP servers, and generative interfaces, so partners and developers can build purpose-built experiences on the same infrastructure powering the company's own products. Thousands of brands and digital marketing partners in financial services, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and food rely on the company to manage, measure, and optimize visibility at scale. For more information, visitthe company.com.

the company Services team works with the company’s largest clients to deliver highly customized and integrated products! Our team includes Project Management, Creative, and Development resources that work together to deliver end-to-end solutions. We take pride in our ability to tackle a wide breadth and depth of challenges and keep pace with the ever-changing needs of our clients. We are looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to help us build custom web and backend solutions for our enterprise clients. Our team features a Scrum development process with one-week sprints, peer code reviews and individual ownership of projects from kickoff to delivery. You will work alongside engineers from the top universities and tech companies in the world, hands-on with the code from day one.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify and maintain web applications with React, ensuring compatibility across multiple browsers and platforms

• Build and maintain ETL jobs to help our customers store and organize their data in the the company Knowledge Graph

• Advise engineering & business stakeholders on best practices, compatibility issues and tradeoffs

• Augment development tooling to improve software quality, iteration speed, and maintainability using modern technologies

• Bridge the gap between engineering and product, working equally well with Designers and Project Management

• Write clean, tested, and well-structured code

Qualifications

• BS or above in Computer Science, a related field, or similar college level education

• Comfortable with a variety of frontend technologies: React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

• Ability to easily move between backend and frontend technologies

• Openness to new technologies and creative solutions

• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, high growth environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Good working experience with Full Stack development (React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Node JS, Python, Go and/or Java)

• Contribution to open-source projects

• Experience with Agentic Coding Tools

• 2-5 years of relevant software engineering experience

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the company is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven, engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company, perform at the highest possible level, and grow their skills and capabilities. the company welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics, and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the the company team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search. By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience, the company can remain at the forefront of innovation, and better serve its customers.

It is the company’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by applicable law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please completethis form.