Software Engineer London HQ

Upscope; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Macbook & external monitor

Bonuses & profit share

Gym membership

Mindfulness allowance

Educational allowance

Paid lunches at the office

Regular team drinks and events

Occasional trips to our Miami office

Paid travel into the office

Job summary

Upscope is seeking experienced software engineers for its Soho, London-based product team. Onsite four days a week, you’ll design and build robust web applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and React, while collaborating closely with the engineering group to define features and ensure high-quality delivery.

We welcome ambitious engineers with a strong foundation in modern tooling (Git, CI/CD, Jest/Mocha) and database knowledge (SQL/NoSQL).

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, and React, with a solid understanding of their ecosystems.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha), and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and development, and familiarity with web services architecture.
• Ability to write efficient, secure, well-documented, and clean JavaScript code.

Responsibilities

• Development and Design: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and React. Design and implement robust applications and services to meet predefined requirements.
• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality and promote best practices. Implement automated tests to ensure functionality, performance, and security.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our engineering team to define feature specifications and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues and performance bottlenecks in a timely and effective manner.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with new technologies and industry trends relevant to our tech stack. Actively contribute to the improvement of our development processes.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for the systems and processes developed, ensuring clarity for future maintenance and scalability.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript ES6+

Node.js

React

Git

CI/CD

Jest

Mocha

Docker

REST APIs

SQL/NoSQL

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Docker

Jest

Mocha

Job description

We're always keen on speaking with experienced and ambitious software engineers! If the below sounds interesting, feel free to drop us a line!

About

We’re not hiring for this role just yet, but if it sounds like a fit, we’d love to get to know you for future opportunities! Feel free to apply - if it looks like a match, we’ll reach out for a chat.

Our team is pretty awesome, and we're always down to chat with cool, experienced devs who want to join the squad or just learn more about what we do. Right now, we're a cozy group, but we're expanding our product lineup and keen to connect with great developers ready to grow with us.

Ambitious entry-level/junior applicants are encouraged to apply - if you’re eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you

Location: Soho, London (onsite 4 days a week) Salary: Based on experience Must hold right to work in the UK.

Main responsibilities

• Development and Design: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and React. Design and implement robust applications and services to meet predefined requirements.

• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality and promote best practices. Implement automated tests to ensure functionality, performance, and security.

• Collaboration: Work closely with our engineering team to define feature specifications and deliver high-quality solutions.

• Problem-Solving: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues and performance bottlenecks in a timely and effective manner.

• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with new technologies and industry trends relevant to our tech stack. Actively contribute to the improvement of our development processes.

• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for the systems and processes developed, ensuring clarity for future maintenance and scalability.

About you

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, and React, with a solid understanding of their ecosystems.

• Experience with modern development tools and practices, such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha), and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker).

• Knowledge of RESTful API design and development, and familiarity with web services architecture.

• Ability to write efficient, secure, well-documented, and clean JavaScript code.

• Familiarity with database technologies, both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB), and an understanding of data modeling principles.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• If you're proactive, curious, ambitious, and eager to learn, you'll definitely stand out to us!
  Successful applicants must hold the right to work in the UK (we're not able to provide sponsorships at the moment), and be able to commute to our Soho office at least four times a week.

Benefits

We want to create a company that lets you do great work and is fun to work at. On top of your salary, you'll also get generous benefits.

• 25 days holiday, increasing yearly

• A Macbook & external monitor

• Bonuses & profit share

• Gym membership

• Mindfulness allowance

• Educational allowance

• Paid lunches at the office

• Regular team drinks and events

• Occasional trips to our Miami office

• Paid travel into the office

A small but mighty team

As a small, bootstrapped and profitable software company, our team is tiny, but slowly growing. We like people who are fun, chill, and great at what they do.

Company values

People First
We put our team at the heart of everything, ensuring well-being comes before the bottom line.

Purpose-driven Solutions
Our passion guides us. We’re dedicated to crafting genuine solutions, not just chasing revenue.

Value in Usage
Our products' real success? How much they're loved and used by our customers.

Enjoy the Journey
Here, it’s about the experience, fair rewards, and making every day count.

Shared Success
Every achievement is a team win. We're in this journey together.

Proud Underdogs
Agile, lean, and always with that startup spirit — that's how we roll.

Be the Best Version of Yourself
We thrive on mutual respect, continuous growth, and backing each other up.

Our London HQ

Around half of our team works from our London HQ. The office is located in Soho and it has cool and relaxed vibe. There are regular team events and free lunch.

Yes, we do have beer on tap.