Software Engineer

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Type: permanent (Full-time)

Location: Gateshead

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Software Engineer

SoPost is one of the UK’s fastest growing technology companies and we are thoroughly disrupting the product sampling space. Our technology is used by many of the world's leading brands to run the most powerful sampling campaigns online, with a focus on relevance, data and analytics. We work with more than 200 different brands, including the largest beauty and FMCG groups.

In 2020 we ranked in the top 50 of the Sunday Times Tech Track 100, and over the last few months, our growth trajectory has been significant. We are looking to hire talented individuals who can help us grow, and who can grow with us.

At SoPost we have several cross-functional teams tasked with delivering pragmatic, high-quality solutions to business and customer problems. Solutions created must be performant, innovative, scalable, and stand the test of time. They must also be aligned with the long-term goals of the business. Our teams may differ as required by the needs of the product(s) they are working on, but generally contain design, engineering and testing skill sets, and generally use Scrum and other Agile practices to help them organise to solve the problems presented to them. They operate with a great deal of autonomy, and we’re working hard to ensure this stays, and even increases over time.

The Role

We are looking to hire a passionate, hands-on software engineer to join one of our cross-functional teams.

As part of a cross-discipline team, you will be responsible for the development of innovative and performant software that sets a high standard and will enjoy the challenge of working on a product with a high volume of traffic.

Our front-end is primarily React and TypeScript, and much of our back-end is currently written in Elixir, though this is rapidly being replaced by TypeScript-based technologies. We have also used Python, Go, and Rust in places where these are the right tool for the job. Our automated tests are written using Cypress.

Our tech hub is based in Newcastle upon Tyne. We prefer hybrid working, so we ask that you’re available for collaborating and planning in the office up to two days per week. As a result you’ll need to live within 20 miles of the Newcastle city centre.

Required Skills

The ideal candidate would be a hands-on full-stack software engineer with experience in a similar role. You should be passionate about problem-solving, enjoy collaborating with others and most certainly a team player.

Any knowledge of the technologies that we use is beneficial; experience of functional programming in a professional environment would help you get started. Beyond that, any skills relevant to Agile teams developing web applications above and beyond those already mentioned are valued, and we’d hope to give you the opportunity to use.

Holidays and Benefits

Competitive Salary. 28 days of Annual Leave, which includes the period between Christmas and New Year when all SoPost offices are closed. One 'Life Moment' per year of additional leave, which you can define. It could be your child's first day at school, a house move or your birthday. Quarterly Wellness Allowance. After 5 & 10 years, (in your 6th and 11th years) you have the opportunity to take a four-week sabbatical with a generous contribution from SoPost towards whatever you have planned. Commitment to growing your professional development and a training budget to support that commitment. Eligibility for our flexible working arrangement, giving you the power to manage your time and place of work. Participation in Company Annual Bonus Plan and SoPost pension scheme. SoPost Me Anywhere - Work anywhere in the world for two weeks per year. Share in our success through the 'Share in SoPost' scheme. Social events (monthly team lunches and quarterly drinks / team building activities).

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