Software Engineer

Som3; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing UK software company is seeking a Software Engineer (AI & Workflow Automation) to build and maintain core platform features, focusing on AI-driven projects like voice assistants and chatbots. The ideal candidate has strong skills in PHP and Node.js, experience with AI/ML APIs, and a passion for automation. This position is remote with a permanent contract offering up to £65,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in PHP (Symfony) and Node.js (Express/WebSockets).
• Database expertise (MySQL/MariaDB, Redis).
• Experience with AI/ML APIs, especially conversational AI.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain core platform features (backend, APIs, integrations).
• Work on AI-driven projects - voice assistants, chatbots, workflow automation.
• Integrate AI and telephony APIs.

Skills

PHP (Symfony)

Node.js (Express/WebSockets)

Database expertise (MySQL/MariaDB, Redis)

AI/ML APIs, especially conversational AI

Telephony/messaging APIs

Git

Software best practices

Job description

Overview

Software Engineer (AI & Workflow Automation) – Location: North West (Remote) – Type: Permanent – Salary: Up to £65,000 + bonus and more

I'm working with a fast-growing UK software company that's building automation and AI products to cut out repetitive work and free people up for what actually matters. They've kept their startup energy - quick to experiment, fast to ship, and genuinely passionate about tech. They're looking for a software engineer who loves building, tampering, and experimenting. Someone who gets a buzz from automating boring tasks and pushing AI into real-world use.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain core platform features (backend, APIs, integrations).
• Work on AI-driven projects - voice assistants, chatbots, workflow automation.
• Integrate AI and telephony APIs (e.g. GPT, Deepgram, ElevenLabs).
• Improve system performance, real-time audio, and reliability.
• Contribute to deployment (Docker, CI/CD, Linux).
• Work closely with a flat, remote-first team where ideas move quickly from concept to release.

What they're looking for

• Strong skills in PHP (Symfony) and Node.js (Express/WebSockets).
• Database expertise (MySQL/MariaDB, Redis).
• Experience with AI/ML APIs, especially conversational AI.
• Hands-on with telephony/messaging APIs.
• Solid grounding in Git, testing, debugging, and software best practices.
• Clear communicator, proactive, and comfortable working remotely.

Nice to have

• TensorFlow/PyTorch or AI model fine-tuning experience.
• Some frontend skills (JS, Stimulus/jQuery, Bootstrap/Tailwind).
• Background in automation, workflow, or CRM systems.