Senior Software Engineer; Full Stack

Overview

Working at Create Future Create Future is an AI-native consulting partner where people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We work with organisations such as Pay Pal, adidas, Nat West, Fan Duel and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that make a difference while always putting people first. We’re a team of creators who write code, shape delivery, build go-to-market strategies, develop AI solutions and create the practices that support our people.

We work side by side with our clients, challenging what’s not working and helping them to build the future. Our commitment to craft, quality, and culture has helped us scale to over 600 people in just a few years.

Our UK Benefits

• 35 days leave (including bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave.
• Financial coaching + 5% pension match.
• 40 hours of paid learning and development.

View our full list of UK benefits.

Create Future is a Great Place to Work-Certified company and has won Best Workplaces UK multiple years in a row.

You will form part of a cross-functional agile team, working closely with 3-5 other engineers, led by a Tech Lead, and working closely with QA, Product and Design to deliver high-quality work for clients across a number of industries. We strive to create the best product possible with everyone's effort, and you'll be an integral part of that mission. Your role in the team is highly valued, and you'll be a key player in ensuring the success of our projects.

We define our Lead role as someone who is able to confidently champion technical improvements, sets the bar high for best engineering practices and takes responsibility for the overall success of the project for the client and Create Future.

• Full-Stack Development:
  Design, develop, and test both frontend and backend components using a combination of React, Azure, Node.js, JavaScript, Type Script, and Java.
• Backend Development:
  Building robust and efficient backend systems using Java, RESTful APIs, and database technologies.
• Frontend Development:
  You will bring frontend development experience with excellent knowledge of JavaScript and modern SPA frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular, Svelte, etc.).
• Technical Leadership:
  Mentor junior engineers, share knowledge and promote software engineering best practices. You will also lead the technical direction on your client project and ensure that your solutions are well understood and implemented.
• Problem-Solving:
  Identify and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with the full project team (including BAs, QAs and client team members) to provide the best solutions to our clients.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends.

• Commercial experience with one or more technical stacks:
  React, Node.js, Azure, JavaScript, Type Script (Backend/Frontend), Automation, or Mobile (native and/or cross-platform).
• Skilled at using modern cloud infrastructure, with experience deploying and hosting applications on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
• Actively facilitates and encourages knowledge sharing within your client team and the wider Engineering department.
• Advocates for best engineering practices such as code reviews, paired programming and automated tests.

Nice to have

• Familiar with Dev Ops concepts and CI/CD.
• Experience with tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Splunk, Chef, Puppet or Grafana.

We trust people to do their best work, offering flexibility over rigid rules, impact over activity, and real investment in growth both professionally and personally. You'll be part of a supportive, friendly culture with smart, curious people who care deeply about their work. We offer flexible working, including hybrid and remote options. Our office hubs are located in Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London and Bulgaria, with occasional travel to client sites or Create Future offices when needed.

We trust you to manage your time balancing collaboration with client time and focused work. What matters is the impact you have, not how busy you look.