Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A fast-growing AI-driven SaaS company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role requires expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS to design and build scalable software solutions. The candidate will mentor junior engineers and contribute to maintaining high engineering standards. With a focus on AI-assisted development and a collaborative culture, this position offers the chance to shape workflows and standards in an impactful environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape tooling and workflow

Clear progression path into Technical Lead

Collaborative culture focused on high-quality engineering

Qualifications

• Strong full stack experience with a backend-first mindset.
• Hands-on experience with AWS serverless, particularly Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB.
• Experience in scale ups or startups where speed and adaptability matter.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimise scalable software using Node.js, TypeScript, React, AWS Lambda.
• Contribute to architecture discussions to ensure secure, cloud-native solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews to maintain quality.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

React

AWS Lambda

DynamoDB

AI-assisted engineering tools

Agile methodologies

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.