Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer

Healthtech 1 | Greater London, ENG, GB

Posted 19 days ago

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Description

About the Company


We are a product‑focused tech company working to automate administrative processes in the NHS. Our first product, Automated Registrations, is used by 24 % of GP practices in England.


What We’re Looking For



  • Operating at a senior or lead level with 5+ years of experience, particularly in React and TypeScript.

  • Experience in a startup or scale‑up environment; have been part of a small, high‑performing squad.

  • Founder or entrepreneurial mindset, or direct experience as a technical founder.

  • Strong focus on high‑quality, highly maintainable code that scales.

  • Accountable for end‑to‑end solutions, building products able to handle NHS “oddities.”

  • Knowledge of distributed system risks, ensuring fail‑safe code.

  • Comfort with autonomy, responsibility, and building impactful solutions.


Tech Environment



  • Full‑stack development with a backend focus, using TypeScript or similar.

  • API design: creating and consuming scalable, well‑structured services.

  • Data: working with production systems and performance considerations.

  • Experience scaling products in high‑stakes domains (health, finance, infrastructure) is a strong advantage.


What Success Looks Like



  • Deliver intuitive, high‑quality user experiences relied on daily by clinicians and patients.

  • Influence product direction beyond implementation.

  • Identify and resolve performance and usability challenges proactively.

  • Become a trusted voice across engineering, product, and design.

  • Drive faster, better delivery for the team.


Salary & Benefits



  • £90 000–125 000 plus equity.

  • Paid volunteer days – 2 paid days off per year.

  • Learning budget of £250 annually.

  • Health and fitness budget of £60 per month.

  • Generous sick leave and mental‑health leave.

  • Parental leave: statutory 6 weeks 90 % pay then SMP; increased based on tenure.

  • Fertility leave: additional 5 days off per year.

  • Pension: 3 % employer contribution, 5 % employee auto‑contribution, Nest provider.

  • Local living benefit: up to £5 000 for close‑distance living.


Location



  • London (Stratford) – Onsite 4 days a week; 1 day work‑from‑home.


Inclusive & Diverse


We are committed to building an inclusive culture and representation across all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.


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