Software Engineer

Rutherford Briant; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech scale-up in London is seeking a Software Engineer to build scalable features and improve infrastructure. The role involves full stack development and collaboration within a tech team. Ideal candidates have 3+ years experience, knowledge of cloud services, and familiarity with containerised applications. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping innovative platforms within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS.
• Proficiency in a statically typed language, preferably Go.
• Background in delivering high-quality code and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable features across frontend and backend systems.
• Contribute to DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with product and design teams for user experience.

Skills

Knowledge of a statically typed language

Familiarity with containerised applications

Strong understanding of architecture

3+ years of professional engineering experience

Work with GraphQL, gRPC, or REST API design

Knowledge of relational databases

Exposure to AI integrations

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Do you like building scalable software and solving complex problems? Are you excited by the chance to work with modern technologies and shape the future of innovative platforms?

We’re working with a growing tech scale-up who are looking for a Software Engineer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across the full stack, contribute to exciting new features, and help improve the infrastructure behind a cutting-edge platform — all within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable features across frontend and backend systems.
• Contribute to DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to deliver intuitive user experiences.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and troubleshooting to ensure best practice.

Requirements

• Knowledge of a statically typed language such as Go, plus cloud infrastructure (AWS or similar).
• Familiarity with containerised applications and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of architecture, scalability, and delivering high-quality code.
• Bring 3+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Work with GraphQL, gRPC, or REST API design.
• Apply knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Demonstrate exposure to AI integrations or enterprise SaaS platforms.

If you want to take ownership of your work, build innovative software, and be part of a fast-moving tech team, APPLY NOW!

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.