Senior Developer

Our purpose is simple: improving lives through work. Here at Reed.co.uk, we do this by connecting people to a world of career opportunities online.

We are the UK’s leading destination for careers, and we match millions of people to new career opportunities every day. We have big plans for the future and are on the lookout for people to join our team

Pay Range

£80,000 - £90,000 per annum

Job Description

Reed.ai is looking for a Senior Developer to join their team in Holborn, London.

Overview

Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, experimentation, and impact—and help redefine the future of recruitment through intelligent, human-centered technology.

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Senior Fullstack Developer to play a pivotal role in the development and growth of a brand-new AI recruitment platform as it prepares to enter the market this summer. This is a rare opportunity to take a product from Beta launch to full market release and beyond, shaping its trajectory at every stage.

You’ll be central to transitioning product development from an external agency to an in-house team, while driving technical excellence, user adoption, and long-term innovation. This is a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up—within a startup-style venture backed by the strength and stability of an established business.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end development of high-quality, scalable SaaS platforms from design through deployment and maintenance.

• Architect and implement robust backend services primarily using Python and PostgreSQL.

• Develop and maintain responsive, performant front-end applications with TypeScript and modern frameworks (e.g., NextJS, NodeJS).

• Collaborate with product owners, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

• Champion agile ways of working, driving continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

• Integrate and optimize AI tools and APIs to enhance development productivity and platform capabilities.

• Provide technical mentorship and leadership to development teams, fostering best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.

• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and system design decisions.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack.

• Ensure software security, scalability, and performance are maintained at all times.

• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 8 years of commercial software development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or technical lead role.

• Proven expertise in full-stack development using:

  • TypeScript (and JavaScript frameworks such as NextJS, Node, or Tailwind)

  • Python (including frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI)

  • PostgreSQL and relational database design, optimization, and maintenance.

  • AI Development Tools such as Windsurf, Aider or Augment.

• Demonstrable experience building and scaling SaaS platforms in a production environment.

• Strong understanding and practical application of Agile software development methodologies.

• Hands-on experience integrating AI tools, APIs, or platforms into software solutions.

• Domain experience in Recruitment Technology, HRTech, or closely related fields is a must.

• Proficient in software architecture, microservices, RESTful API design, and cloud-native development (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.

• Solid grasp of security best practices, data privacy, and GDPR compliance.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to delivering solutions.

• Desirable

  • Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.

  • Familiarity with event-driven architecture and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

  • Knowledge of front-end performance optimisation and accessibility standards.

  • Exposure to machine learning pipelines or data engineering workflows.

  • Prior experience working in startup environments or high-growth technology companies.

Benefits

• Hybrid working as standard

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Flexible holiday scheme

• Paid time off to move home

• Contributory pension scheme

• Enhanced family leave benefits

• Insurance benefits including life assurance

• Love Mondays events

• Discount scheme including gyms and popular retailers

• Range of wellbeing and mental health support avenues

• Office in a fantastic location, with countless bars, restaurants and theatres right on the doorstep.

We’re always on the lookout for people who want to make a difference and are passionate about helping others progress their careers. It's time to Love Mondays!