About this role
Salary: £45,000 - 85,000 per year
Requirements: Strong experience delivering software within Agile, DevSecOps-focused environmentsDeep technical expertise and a passion for modern software engineering practicesHands-on experience with technologies such as TypeScript, React, Nest.js and AWSA track record of designing and evolving complex software architecturesA passion for secure, scalable and reliable software developmentThe ability to mentor engineers and elevate technical standards across teamsExcellent communication and collaboration skillsCuriosity, pragmatism and a drive to keep learning Responsibilities: Leading the design and development of modern software solutions that serve millions of customersSetting the technical direction for squads and helping teams make confident engineering decisionsChampioning engineering excellence, secure development practices and high-quality software deliverySolving complex technical challenges across front-end, back-end and cloud technologiesDriving improvements in performance, reliability, scalability and operational excellenceHelping squads adopt modern engineering approaches that enable faster and safer deliveryWorking closely with Architects and Engineering leaders to shape technology roadmapsBuilding reusable solutions and patterns that create consistency and efficiency across teamsCoaching and mentoring engineers, helping them grow their skills and confidenceCreating an environment where collaboration, learning and continuous improvement are part of everyday workSharing ideas and expertise across the wider technology community, both internally and externally Technologies: AWSCloudDevSecOpsReactTypeScriptSupportJavaScriptSecurity More:
Were the team behind digital retailer Very. Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do, and we want our people to get more out of life too. We offer heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go. This is much more than a senior coding role: youll be one of the key technical leaders within our engineering community, helping shape how software is designed, built and operated across a broad portfolio of customer-facing products. Youll work with modern technologies including TypeScript, React, Nest.js and AWS, and your work will directly impact the experiences delivered to millions of Very customers. We offer a flexible, hybrid working model, an inclusive culture and environment, a 6,500 flexible benefits allowance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, LinkedIn Learning access, bonus potential, up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk, and matched pension up to 6%. Our interview process includes a take-home technical test and a second-stage interview, and were committed to inclusion, accessibility and reasonable adjustments.
last updated 36 week of 2026