Reed.ai is looking for a Senior Developer to join their team in Holborn, London.
Overview
Reed.ai is building the future of recruitment technology. We’re a small, fast-moving, and ambitious team on a mission to transform how people find work and employers discover talent—powered by AI-driven, human-centered technology.
If you thrive in a startup-style environment, have proven experience leading technical teams, and want to build something meaningful from the ground up, this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
*Contribute to our excellent team of 6 senior engineers, setting technical direction while coding and problem-solving.
*Own the end-to-end delivery of features, ensuring speed, scalability, and quality are never compromised.
*Architect, develop, and maintain core SaaS platform components across the stack: Backend: Python, PostgreSQL Frontend: TypeScript, NextJS/NodeJS
*Ensure smooth integration of AI tools, APIs, and data pipelines to enhance platform intelligence.
*Champion engineering best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and secure coding standards.
*Conduct regular code reviews and provide technical mentorship.
*Reporting to the Head of AI and Technology to align development priorities with business objectives.
*Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance.
*Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues quickly, ensuring platform reliability and uptime.
Skills and Experience
*8+ years of commercial software development experience.
*Proven success in high-performing engineering teams in fast-paced
*environments.
*Deep expertise in development with: Python (Django, Flask, or FastAPI), PostgreSQL (design, optimisation, maintenance), Containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), Event-driven architecture (Kafka/RabbitMQ),
*Nice to have experience with:TypeScript / JavaScript (NextJS, NodeJS, Tailwind), Terraform and DevOps
*Experience building and scaling SaaS platforms in production.
*Strong background in software architecture, microservices, and API design.
*Hands-on experience with AWS platform.
*Track record of delivering high-quality software under tight timelines.
*Strong communication skills, able to motivate and align technical teams.
*Experience with AI tools, APIs, or ML pipelines is highly desirable.
*Bonus: exposure to startup environments.
What We Offer
*Hybrid working as standard (minimum 3 days a week in office)
*25 days annual leave + 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
*Wellbeing and mental health support
*Office in Holborn with countless bars, restaurants, and theatres nearby