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Senior Software Engineer


Company : Digital Waffle


Location : Birmingham, England


Created : 2026-01-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

A fast-growing AI-driven SaaS company is hiring three Senior Software Engineers to join its engineering team. These are hands-on roles with a strong backend and architectural focus, ideal for engineers who enjoy working in scale up or startup environments and want to build high-quality, cloud-native software that powers real-world automation.You’ll be part of cross-functional squads delivering modern, serverless, AI-enabled applications used in highly regulated industries. The company has a strong engineering culture, embraces AI-assisted development, and offers autonomy, impact, and the chance to help shape technical direction.Role: Senior Software EngineerSalary: £70,000 to £80,000 per annumLocation: Fully Remote (UK-based)What you’ll be doing:Design, build, and optimise scalable software using Node.js, TypeScript, React, AWS Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDBContribute to architecture discussions and ensure solutions are secure, cloud-native, and maintainableUse AI-assisted tooling to speed up development, testing, and debuggingWork closely with Product, Delivery, and Technical Leads to refine requirements and deliver iterativelyMentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews to maintain quality and consistencyHelp drive best practices across DevOps, CI/CD, observability, and secure codingCollaborate with other squads to ensure technical alignment across the platformWhat you’ll need:Strong full stack experience with a backend-first mindsetExpertise in Node.js, TypeScript, React, and modern cloud engineeringHands-on experience with AWS serverless, particularly Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDBSolid understanding of scalable architecture and performance optimisationExperience in scale ups, startups, or SMEs where speed, ownership, and adaptability matterStrong debugging, problem solving, and delivery skillsInterest in or experience with AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot)Comfortable working in agile squads and contributing across the full SDLCWhat’s on offer:£70,000 to £80,000 per annumFully remote working across the UKModern AI-first engineering environmentReal ownership and impact in a growing product-led teamOpportunity to shape tooling, workflow, and engineering standardsClear progression path into Technical LeadCollaborative culture with a focus on high-quality engineering and continuous improvementIf you’re a hands-on engineer who enjoys building scalable backend systems, working cloud-first, and embracing AI-assisted development, this is a great opportunity to join a fast-moving team solving meaningful technical challenges.