Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Manchester / Hybrid · Up to £75,000 DOE

Tech: TypeScript | Node.js | Python | Azure

Are you a commercially minded engineer who thrives on building robust backend systems and doesn’t mind getting hands-on with the frontend when needed?

Interested in AI? Thought about working for a startup that's ahead of the curve? Want to grow with a platform over the long term?

You'll be the first official engineering hire, playing a pivotal role in shaping the tech team and direction. This is a unique opportunity to lead from the front, with a clear roadmap toward a future CTO role.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading backend development using TypeScript JavaScript (Node.js) and Python (for ML components)
  
  
• Supporting frontend improvements and working closely with UI/UX teams
  
  
• Driving innovation while delivering pragmatic, value-led solutions
  
  
• Helping shape the future of the platform from a technical and architectural perspective
  
  
• Working in a cloud-first environment (Azure but open to change such as AWS)
  
  What They’re Looking For:
  
  
• Strong backend engineering experience (ideally with Node.js and TypeScript)
  
  
• Exposure to Python, particularly in data or machine learning contexts
  
  
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms ideally Azure
  
  
• A proactive, commercially aware mindset
  
  
• Passion for building performant, scalable, and maintainable systems
  
  
• Must be based in the North West
  
  Why Apply?
  
  
• Play a foundational role in a fast-evolving product
  
  
• Help define the company’s technical roadmap
  
  
• Real opportunity to grow into a future CTO position
  
  
• Hybrid working with minimal office time
  
  
• 1 day in the office a fortnight
  
  Interested?
  
  If you're passionate about building platforms that make a real impact and want your ideas to help shape the future get in touch to learn more