Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer in 2023!
About the Company
Better Placed is undoubtedly one of the UK’s leading, Employee Owned Recruitment specialists! There is a reason why we are one of the Sunday Times Top 10 small companies to work for and it is undeniably down to our people! We are a values driven consultancy specialising in both Permanent and Interim recruitment across Digital, E-Commerce, Marketing, Sales and Tech for some of the UK’s most sought after employers. Housing some very well networked and experienced recruiters we are always “better placed” to find talent for clients that range from cool start-ups to some of the UK’s biggest brands!
Our thriving offices are located in Leeds, Manchester and London and our people are renowned for offering first class, insightful and collaborative recruitment campaigns with a level of care that is often hard to find in our industry! We are fearless in the face of a challenge and pride ourselves on our expertise in the industries we specialise in. We take pride in the fact that we’re consultative not “salesy” and you will see a genuine passion and desire to do the best for our clients that keeps them coming back time and again!
What makes us different? At Better Placed, we believe in building relationships that stand the test of time. All good relationships are rooted in honesty, trust and empathy and we truly take pride in putting in the effort to get to know you, going beyond superficial online relationships to really understand what makes you tick and build the foundations of a long term relationship. It’s this deeper insight, coupled with our strong networks and high standards of candidate and client care that really make us stand out in an increasingly digital and transactional world. By talking, listening and caring we are able to satisfy our promise of matching people to organisations, not just CVs to jobs.
www.betterplaced.com
0113 236 4040 LDS
0161 238 6700 MCR
0203 178 4685 LON
Info@betterplaced.com
Listed Jobs
- Company Name
- Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer in 2023!
- Job Title
- Senior Software Engineer
- Job Description
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Senior Software Engineer
£90,000 - £130,000 D.o.E
Hybrid - London, 1-2 days per week
Significant Stock
AI / LLM's
About the Role
Software Engineer
My client, a fast-growing AI startup based in London, is looking for skilled engineers at any level to join their team and tackle a variety of technical challenges. Ideal candidates are passionate about creating elegant solutions and shipping quality code. If you're ready for a new opportunity in an innovative environment, this role may be perfect for you.
The Opportunity
Join a company at the forefront of workflow automation, leveraging AI and LLMs to support over 100 financial services clients with document analysis automation. You'll work on a high-impact product integrated into critical customer processes, providing direct value to users every day. As the company scales, engineers will face a growing array of challenging technical problems, ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic settings.
Ideal Candidate
Enjoys shipping code frequently, focusing on practical solutions and customer impact.
Breaks down complex problems into clear, actionable steps without overcomplicating.
Values scalable infrastructure while contributing to workflow improvements.
Is comfortable with the current stack (Python/Flask/FastAPI, Terraform/GCP/AWS, React/JavaScript/TypeScript) and willing to explore new tools as needed.
What’s Offered
Competitive salary with equity options
Full-time, London-based role with flexible in-person work
Top-tier office equipment
Occasional travel to NYC for team events
Comprehensive benefits: health insurance, pension, unlimited leave, parental leave
Mental health support through Spill, with access to on-demand therapy
Inclusive weekly company lunches
My client is committed to diversity and operates with a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination.
Interview Process
Introductory call
Coding challenge and review interview
Technical interviews with the team
Final fit-focused interview with the CEO
This is a great opportunity to join a leading scale up in the AI space. for full details please apply with an up to date CV.
- Company Name
- Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer in 2023!
- Job Title
- Software Engineer in Test
- Job Description
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Role Overview
Software Engineer in Test
Chester - 2 days per week
£30,000 - £40,000
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
My client is seeking an SDET to collaborate with development and product teams to design, build, and optimize automated testing solutions. This role focuses on automating feature and regression tests, integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring comprehensive test coverage for critical applications. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in testing best practices and software development, helping to deliver high-quality, resilient software.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for feature and regression testing.
Automate technical and business testing across cloud applications.
Create unit, integration, and end-to-end (E2E) automated test suites.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure thorough test coverage.
Integrate test automation into CI/CD for continuous testing.
Analyze test results and provide actionable feedback.
Document test strategies, processes, and results.
Required Experience
Proven experience as an SDET or automation engineer in a fast-paced technical environment.
Proficient in a high-level programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
Skilled in unit and integration testing.
Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience in designing E2E tests across platforms.
Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience
Automation experience with Python and JavaScript.
Experience with automated testing for React applications.
Testing experience for iOS/Android using tools like Appium.
Knowledge of Salesforce development, especially with Commerce Cloud, SFRA, and MRT.
Benefits
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
NEST pension scheme
Free onsite parking and electric car charging
Subsidized staff restaurant and Costa Coffee
Christmas vouchers, refer-a-friend scheme, savings plan, and long-service awards
- Company Name
- Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer in 2023!
- Job Title
- Full Stack Engineer
- Job Description
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Lead Full Stack Engineer - Python / Postgres / JavaScript
London / UK - ideally onsite 2 days p/w.
£90k-120K D.O.E + Stock (ISO - 4 year cliff 1 year vest)
Looking to speak to lead full stack software engineers in the UK who are looking to join a well backed AI led business with an impressive founding team. The business is currently growing 30% MoM and has an ever growing user base which comes with complex challenges which require the brightest minds to solve. In return you’ll receive a competitive basic salary and significant stock.
You’ll be joining an incredibly bright and talented team made up of alumni from Oxbridge, Imperial and equivalent in US / Europe and working on building industry leading AI algorithms.
Core Skills
High competency in Python
React / Typescript
Genuine full stack engineering with front and back end frameworks and libraries including React and Typescript
Postgres
Nice to Have
Worked in an AI native or AI led tech squad previously
Worked in a fast paced start-up previously during a period of growth
This is a fantastic opportunity for a lead full stack engineer to push the boundaries of what is possible with LLM’s If you’d like to be considered please apply with an up to date CV highlighting any relevant experience.