Job Description

We are looking for a

London based Senior Software Engineer - Backend

to join our talented, dynamic, and rapidly growing global team. We have an in-office policy of 2 days per week for local employees.

Company Description

OpenAsset is the leading marketing platform for the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering industries, trusted by 1,000+ clients over 20 years. Our mission is to be the most innovative partner to AEC firms, delivering solutions that help win more projects. We recently announced a new AI-Proposal product Shred.ai to continue this mission.



We're a diverse, collaborative, and fast-growing team of 100+ employees with offices in New York and London and a global client base. Backed by Marlin Equity Partners, we're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and has a voice, and we actively hire from a diverse pool of candidates.

Description

Join our team as a Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Shred.AI, where you will play a pivotal role in developing robust backend systems using Python, Terraform, and AWS technologies. You will contribute directly to the codebase, champion best practices, and guide the team through technical challenges, advocating for excellence in all aspects of software development.



Your expertise will shape the technical direction of our backend applications, ensuring they remain scalable, performant, and maintainable. If you're passionate about backend technologies, mentoring fellow engineers, and making a tangible impact on product delivery, we invite you to be a driving force in our collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities



Own the design, planning, execution, and testing of projects. Deliver well-functioning software with automated testing to prevent future regressions. Estimate project timelines and deliver on those estimations. Identify problems and risks in your own work and the work of others. Proactively fix issues as they arise.




Complexity & Scope



Serve as the go-to expert in one or more areas of the codebase. Make well-reasoned decisions in your team's area and work in other areas with guidance. Work with cross-team stakeholders to define requirements. Scope and stage work into well-defined milestones to avoid monolithic deliverables. Approach all engineering work with a focus on security, reliability, privacy, and compliance. Identify and address issues throughout the software engineering process, starting from the design phase.




Experience



Have been the owner of an important area or system within previous roles. Completed projects that incorporate multiple areas such as UX, product development, reliability, security, performance, and internal tools. Be a go-to expert in at least one programming language and development framework, with experience in multiple languages and frameworks. Have deep experience with various technologies, including data stores, networking, and development tools.




Leadership



Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and work well with adjacent teams. Mentor junior engineers and help them grow their skills. Identify and communicate requirement problems early. Receive minimal instruction on day-to-day work and require minimal direction or oversight.

Skills and Experience

5+ years of backend engineering experience. High proficiency in programming languages such as Python and/or Go. Strong systems architecture skills and experience working with multiple backend systems at scale. Deep understanding of microservices architecture, continuous integration, and deployment for reusability and testability. Experience leading and mentoring engineers without formal direct reporting relationships. Proactive collaboration with different engineering teams and advocacy for team needs. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum methodology. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.

Technologies We Use:

Python Terraform Docker AWS Technologies such as Lambda, ECS, EC2, Redshift, Aurora MySQL Github (and Github actions)

Benefits

Competitive salary 25 paid vacation days 8 bank holidays 5 paid sick days SSP Work from home flexibility Paid parental leave Pension program Bike storage/shower facilities in building Career growth and development opportunities



This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Axomic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We base our employment decisions entirely on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications--we do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, health, parental status, personal beliefs, veteran status, age, or any other status. We have zero tolerance for any kind of discrimination, and we are looking for candidates who share those values. Applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups are welcomed.