Senior Developer

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