Software Engineer

Rutherford Briant; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech scale-up in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Engineer to build scalable software and improve their innovative platforms. You will design and maintain features across frontend and backend systems, contribute to DevOps practices, and collaborate with product teams. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience and knowledge of modern technologies. Apply now if you are eager to take ownership and be part of a fast-moving tech team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional engineering experience required.
• Ability to work with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Strong skills in delivering high-quality code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable features.
• Contribute to DevOps practices.
• Collaborate with design and product teams.

Skills

Knowledge of Go or similar statically typed language

Cloud infrastructure (AWS or similar)

Familiarity with containerized applications

Understanding of architecture and scalability

Experience with GraphQL, gRPC, REST API design

Knowledge of MySQL or PostgreSQL

Exposure to AI integrations

Experience with enterprise SaaS platforms

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

As a Software Engineer, you will…

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

As a Software Engineer, you will need…

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.

As a Software Engineer, can you…

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.