Inara

About the Company

Welcome to Inara, where we believe in putting people first and making a real difference in the world of technology talent!

People are our passion; whether you are looking for your next role, to hire a single special person or build a team of talented people. We understand this is a super important chapter in everyone’s story and it can often be highly pressured and even stressful. Our aim is to change that. We are here to take the stress out of the process and inject positivity, fun, and bags of energy into hiring again!

With more than 40 years experience partnering with technology businesses in the UK, Europe and further afield, Inara is perfectly positioned to solve your talent challenges.

We know to build a true talent partnership we first need to build trust and that is our main goal. We want you to be able to feel confident in us and in return we will do everything we can to give you the best talent partnership experience possible.

Whether that be on an contingency, exclusive or retained basis, we’re here to help you with both your permanent and contract hiring. We champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to ensure we create an environment that values and appreciates different perspectives and backgrounds.

At Inara our core values are what we pride ourselves on day in and day out with every single person we work with. We will always be honest with you, we will help you explore new opportunities and enable you to hire the best people for your team.
We will always make sure you can be you.

#behonest #becurious #behuman #beyourself

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Inara

Job Title

Full Stack Software Engineer

Job Description

Role: Full Stack Software Engineer

Industry: Venture Capital / Investment Technology

Location: Central London (4 days a week on-site with the team)

Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Equity

About the Company
Our client is a leading venture capital firm based in London, specialising in investments in early-stage, AI-focused startups across Europe. With decades of experience, the team takes a thesis-driven approach to identifying and supporting the most promising technology ventures. The firm is committed to leveraging data and AI to enhance investment strategies and drive operational efficiencies.

The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Full-Stack Software Engineer to take ownership of the company’s technology infrastructure. This role will involve you leading the architecture, development, and enhancement of bespoke systems, integrating AI/ML solutions, and driving automation to optimise data-driven decision-making. You will work closely with senior leadership to ensure the firm maintains its competitive technological edge.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Development & Management:
Oversee and manage the entire technical infrastructure supporting investment activities.
Design, maintain, and optimise core systems (GCP, Affinity CRM, Tray.io, dbt) to ensure efficiency, security, and reliability.
Automate workflows and integrate tools to streamline investment processes, data collection, and founder engagement.
Identify and resolve cross-stack technical challenges.

Technology Innovation:
Stay informed on emerging trends in cloud engineering, AI, and automation, implementing tools that enhance the company’s technology stack.
Develop strategies to source high-potential startups using innovative datasets and technologies while improving investor workflows through automation.

Data & AI Strategy:
Build robust data pipelines to unify internal and external datasets, supporting deal flow, lead scoring, portfolio performance tracking, and market analysis.
Implement AI-driven solutions, including:
Advanced lead scoring and natural language processing (NLP) for deal sourcing.
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for document repositories.

Stakeholder Collaboration:
Work closely with the investment team to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
Provide training and support to non-technical users on system capabilities and data tools.

About You
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in technology-driven problem-solving, with a strong foundation in back-end engineering and exposure to front-end development and AI.
Proficiency in GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Functions) or equivalent cloud platforms.
Strong understanding of cloud architectures, including microservices, REST/GraphQL APIs, and databases.
Expertise in Python/Node.js and modern frameworks.
Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Affinity) and workflow automation tools (e.g., Tray.io).
Familiarity with data engineering principles, ELT tools (e.g., dbt), and data warehouses (e.g., BigQuery).
DevOps experience (e.g., Terraform) is advantageous.
Practical experience with applied AI, including generative AI (GenAI) tools, model fine-tuning, and backend integration.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join?

Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping the technological foundation of a forward-thinking venture capital firm.
Innovation: Drive the development of AI-powered solutions in a niche industry.
Growth: Competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and ownership of a cutting-edge cloud-based tech stack.
Culture: A collaborative, agile environment that values creativity, ownership, and results.

This is a rare opportunity to lead technology innovation within a dynamic venture capital firm. If you are passionate about AI, automation, and driving data-led strategies, this role offers an exciting challenge.

London, United Kingdom

On site

18-03-2025

Company Name

Inara

Job Title

Technical Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Tech Lead

Company Sector: Health Insurance and Wellbeing

Location: Hybrid, Sheffield (a couple of times a month in the office)

The Intro:
This company is on a mission to revamp and modernise its operational systems. They’re bidding farewell to their old VB-based fat-client applications and ushering in a new era with a cutting-edge, cloud-native platform. The goal is to meet the dynamic needs of both internal and external customers while fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

The Role:
They are currently seeking an experienced Tech Lead to join their growing technology squads. As a Tech Lead, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of technology within the organisation. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong people leadership. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, championing best practices, driving delivery excellence, and mentoring engineers to achieve their full potential.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the company’s digital transformation, leading the development of internal and external products and systems to ensure they remain at the forefront of the industry.

The Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership across the squad, setting the standard for quality, scalability, and simplicity in architecture and code.
Lead the design and implementation of critical workstreams, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with business objectives.
Coach and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and stakeholders to define and prioritise the technical roadmap.
Promote best practices in agile and DevOps methodologies, embedding a culture of continuous improvement in the team.
Guide the team through technical challenges and decision-making, maintaining a solutions-focused mindset.
Advocate for innovation and experimentation while balancing the need for stability and delivery.

The Tech:

Core Stack: Proficiency in C# .NET with Entity Framework.
Front-End Development: Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like React and NextJS
Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with AWS (ECS Fargate, Lambda, RDS MySQL) and other public cloud platforms.
Practices: Familiarity with agile development, DevOps principles, and pair programming.
Leadership: Proven experience mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence in a collaborative environment.
Mindset: Passion for building scalable, maintainable systems with a focus on simplicity and clean design.

The Interview Process:

Step 1: Initial virtual meeting to discuss your qualifications, leadership style, and career aspirations.
Step 2: Pair programming exercise to assess technical skills, followed by an in-depth technical interview (whiteboarding, problem-solving, and process discussions).
Step 3: Final cultural interview with the HR team to ensure alignment with company values.

The Benefits:

Health & Wellbeing: Health cash plan and private health insurance.
Financial: Corporate bonus scheme and employer pension match up to 10%.
Work-Life Balance: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, enhanced parental leave, and volunteering opportunities.
Recognition: Awards and initiatives to celebrate employee contributions.
Perks: Free onsite gym, wellbeing workshops, and death-in-service benefit.

If you’re a motivated Tech Lead with a passion for both technical and people leadership, thrive in collaborative environments, and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we love to have a chat with you.

This company is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Hybrid

24-03-2025

Company Name

Inara

Job Title

Software Engineer - Contract (outside IR35)

Job Description

Job Title: Contract Software Engineer (.NET, React, Azure)

Location: Hybrid, two days a week in person (one day a week in Leeds and one day a week on customer site in Manchester)

Contract Length: 3 month (rolling contract opps)

Rate: £400 - £430 a day (outside IR35)

About the Role:
We’re working with an exciting technology consultancy helping them find a number of talented Software Engineers to join their team on a contract basis. If you're well versed with .NET, React, and Azure, and you love solving problems with great people and great tech, then this opportunity could be right up your alley. You'll work on impactful projects, contributing to cutting-edge solutions while ensuring the highest standards in software development.

What You'll Do:
Design and develop reliable, scalable .NET applications that drive the client’s innovative solutions.
Build slick and responsive user interfaces with React that deliver a seamless user experience.
Leverage Azure to create and manage cloud-based solutions that are efficient and high-performing.
Lead DevOps initiatives, including setting up CI/CD pipelines, automating testing, and implementing infrastructure as code.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and improvements that make a real impact.
Mentor junior developers, sharing your expertise and fostering a culture of growth and excellence.

What We're Looking For:
Proven experience with Azure services like App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure DevOps.
Deep understanding of DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Git, Docker, Kubernetes).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Nice to Have:
Experience with microservices architecture.
Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Hybrid

04-04-2025

Company Name

Inara

Job Title

Kotlin Engineer - Contract (outside IR35)

Job Description

Job Title: Contract Kotlin Engineer

Location: Hybrid, (occasional visits to Leeds and Manchester)

Contract Length: 3 months (rolling contract opportunities)

Rate: £400 - £430 per day (outside IR35)

About the Role:
We are partnering with an innovative technology consultancy to find experienced Kotlin Engineers to join their team on a contract basis. If you are passionate about writing clean, scalable Kotlin code and have strong experience with Spring Boot, cloud computing, and DevOps, this could be the perfect role for you. You will work on exciting projects, delivering cutting-edge solutions while ensuring best practices in software development.

What You’ll Do:
Design and develop scalable, high-performance Kotlin applications that power innovative solutions.
Build and maintain microservices using Spring Boot, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
Work with cloud computing environments, designing and managing scalable and secure applications.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver features and enhancements that make a tangible impact.
Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

What We’re Looking For:
Strong experience in Kotlin and Spring Boot, with a track record of delivering high-quality applications.
Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms and best practices for scalability, security, and performance.
Practical experience with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes).
Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and performance optimisation.
Strong communication skills, capable of working independently and within a team.

Nice to Have:
Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Cosmos DB).
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and best practices.

Leeds, United Kingdom

Hybrid

04-04-2025