birdie - Full Stack Software Engineer (Typescript)
Requirements
• 🤩 What’s our stack and technical needs? • Deep proficiency in TypeScript and React and NodeJS • Good knowledge of Relational databases and PostgreSQL • Expertise in automated testing and a TDD approach • Strong knowledge of common design patterns; • Some familiarity with Kafka and Debezium and event handling patterns would be nice to have • Experience deploying and operating software in a cloud environment (AWS) including Kubernetes • 🤩 You’ll thrive here if... • You’re fuelled by purpose, not just perks • You’re excited by pace, ambiguity and the chance to shape things from the ground up • You approach discussions with humility, contributing to an environment for learning, growth, and mutual support. You understand the importance of giving and receiving feedback. Where necessary you’re comfortable challenging others on their approach. • You're passionate about team efficiency, collaboration and focus; • Have an interest in taking part in decision making, and advocate for the use of data to inform our direction. You’re comfortable leading team discussions on complex technical topics. • You lead with curiosity, feedback and aren’t afraid to roll your sleeves up • You value autonomy, radical honesty, and building great things with great people • 🧠 Imposter syndrome is real — and we don’t expect you to tick every box. If you're excited about our mission and think you could make a difference here, we want to hear from you. • 🌈 What you’ll get from us • We believe people do their best work when they’re supported, trusted and inspired. Here’s how we build a world-class employee experience:
Responsibilities
• As a full stack engineer you you contribute to both the development of new features and maintenance of our existing platform; solving problems using technologies across the stack; • Design and create automated tests at all levels of the testing pyramid; • The amount of data involved in our environment demands we optimise the way we solve problems, our code being highly performant within this setting is a key ingredient for us to successfully scale; • Execute in an agile engineering environment, in focused cross functional teams, using agile methodologies and culture of continuous improvement; • Maintain the quality of your own and your team's code, and help your team to drive improvement across Birdie, collaborating where appropriate to continuously improve the products and services we offer. • Leverage your keen product mindset, to understand and help others understand user needs and driving innovation to enhance the overall user experience.
Benefits
• Competitive base salary, reviewed against benchmarks annually • Generous stock options - because we’re building this together • Bi-annual performance cycles with individual compensation reviews • 🧠 Learning & Growth • Annual personal learning budget and access to training, coaching and mentorship • Time and space for growth - you set your development goals, we back them • 🏡 Flexible Working • Hybrid working - 1 day per month in our incredible London HQ (you’re welcome to come in more often if you like) • Budget to set up your home workspace • Regular in-person meetups, socials and offsites • 33 days holiday (25 days + public holidays) • Extra day off on your birthday (use it whenever you like!) • Company shutdown between Christmas and New Year • 2 volunteering days each year to give back to causes that matter • 👶 Family-first Policies • Industry leading paid primary and secondary caregiver leave • 5 paid days for fertility treatments for those who need it • Private health insurance with AXA • Wellbeing perks via Happl (gym discounts, mental health support, and more) • Cycle to work scheme • 4% employer pension contribution when you contribute 5% (UK) • A deeply human, radically transparent culture • Because you want to do meaningful work that improves lives - and grow at speed while doing it. We’re building more than a product - we’re building a movement. A movement to show that tech, when built with empathy and integrity, can change lives. • We’re a team of entrepreneurs, dreamers, and doers. Join us to shape the future of care, work alongside ambitious, kind people, and help reimagine how society cares for its older adults. We dream big, act fast, and work collaboratively with one goal in mind: to create a world where we all age with confidence. • ⚖️ Equal Opportunities Statement • We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture. That means creating a hiring process that gives everyone a fair chance regardless of background, identity or lived experience. • Need adjustments or support during the application process? Let us know. We’re here to help. • ✨ Ready to build the future of care?
Apply in one click
Upload My Resume
Drop here or click to browse · Tap to choose · PDF, DOCX, DOC, RTF, TXT