Software Engineer (TypeScript/React.js)

TrustFlight; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aviation software company in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation digital aviation systems. This role involves building features and ensuring aircraft safety through compliant maintenance documentation. Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years of full stack experience, especially with Node.js, React/TypeScript, and PostgreSQL. The position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000 per year, along with comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Pension/RRSP matching program

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of full stack development experience with Node.js, React/TypeScript, and PostgreSQL.
• Skilled at integrating software with third party APIs.
• Expertise in software architecture, system design, and scalability for complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Build digital aircraft document management tools and dashboards using Node.js + React/TypeScript.
• Contribute towards feature development and architectural decisions.
• Own CI/CD pipelines and maintain system reliability.

Skills

Full stack development with Node.js

React/TypeScript

PostgreSQL

API integration

Software architecture

Containerization

CI/CD

Collaboration

Education

3-4 years of experience in full stack development

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (GCP preferred)

Job description

Overview

As a Software Engineer on the SmartSuite team, you'll report to the Technical Lead and play a crucial role in developing next-generation digital aviation systems. You'll be responsible for building new features while elevating team competency through technical discussion, in-depth code reviews and a pro-active mindset. SmartSuite focuses on aviation safety reporting, digital compliance systems, and maintenance tracking solutions that ensure aircraft safety and regulatory compliance. Your code supports aviation safety by ensuring accurate, compliant maintenance documentation for aircraft operations worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Build digital aircraft document management tools and dashboards using Node.js + React/TypeScript with Test-Driven Development (TDD), comprehensive automated testing, and rigorous code review practices
• Contribute towards feature development and architectural decisions while ensuring clean, maintainable code, adherence to coding standards, and quality-first mindset for mission-critical systems.
• Own CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes), and maintain system reliability, security, and scalability through DevOps best practices.
• Integrate agentic AI tools/development environment to enhance development productivity and aviation maintenance workflows.
• Collaborate with other engineers through pair programming and code reviews, elevating team competency through knowledge sharing and discussion.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of full stack development experience with Node.js, React/TypeScript and PostgreSQL.
• Skilled at integrating software with third party APIs.
• Expertise in software architecture, system design, and scalability for complex systems.
• Advanced proficiency with AI coding assistants and modern development practices.
• Proficiency with containerization, CI/CD, and SaaS product development.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working effectively in team environments and willingness to mentor junior developers.
• Strong technical foundation with eagerness to contribute to architectural discussions and learn from senior team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred).
• AI API integration and database optimization experience.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, staying current with development trends and best practices.
• Experience delivering quality software features and working across different teams.
• Interest in aviation industry with appreciation for regulatory compliance and safety-critical systems.

About TrustFlight

TrustFlight is an innovative aviation software company that specializes in developing cutting-edge AI, digital workflow and analytics applications for the aviation industry. Our software empowers many of the world's airlines, airports, and aviation service providers to enhance safety, optimize their operations and improve overall efficiency.

Why Choose TrustFlight?

Our Mission: To revolutionize aviation by delivering digital workflow solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and inspire confidence across the industry. Impact: Over 200,000 users rely on our systems daily, making aviation safer and more efficient. Core Values: Guided by integrity, responsibility, innovation, and excellence, we are committed to empowering our partners to operate with confidence. Join TrustFlight: Shaping the future of Aviation Technology

• See Your Impact: Your contributions directly enhance the safety and efficiency of aviation operations, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and crew every month.
• Build and Create: Be part of an environment where you'll have the freedom to innovate, build, and create solutions that define the future of digital aviation.
• Growth Opportunity: Join us at an inflection point as we scale our revenue growth using implement cutting-edge AI tools and SaaS best practices.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental benefits. Paid time off plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Invest in your future: Take advantage of our company contribution to pension/RRSP matching program to grow your savings while you work.
• Professional Growth: As a fast-growing company, we offer incredible opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
• Competitive salary range: We place huge importance on the contribution and experience you bring to the team. The typical range for this position is from £45,000 tob£50,000 per year. The base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on skills, job related knowledge, experience and internal equity.