Senior Full Stack Engineer (Contractor)
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Freelance
04-03-2025
Job Specifications
THE BUSINESS
illuma is a British AI company pioneering contextual solutions for enterprise since 2014. Its real-time scaling technology is used by brands and agencies to boost the results of digital advertising campaigns. Meanwhile, broadcasters, publishers and online platforms use illuma to organise, classify and categorise their inventory for commercial activation.
illuma is committed to sustaining the open web ecosystem through equitable collaborations between adtech providers and media owners. The company is proudly building industry-first agreements that recognise publishers' intellectual property rights, and in turn, deliver better outcomes for brands and audiences.
illuma is a leading voice in contextual adtech, and our news, commentary and success stories are reported in titles such as The Guardian, Digiday and ExchangeWire.
illuma was founded in 2014 by publishing experts and computer scientists from Imperial College, UCL and Cambridge University. The company is based in London with additional offices in New York.
At illuma we are curious, innovative, and progressive, committed to seeking new, intelligent solutions to business problems. You will be working with and learning from some of the brightest minds in AI, tech and data science, and you won't be just a cog in a wheel, you will have an active voice with the opportunity to make real impact and grow your career with us as we scale.
Purpose
We are looking for a highly autonomous and experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our team on a short-term contract basis. The ideal candidate will help accelerate some projects while ensuring the internal team remains focused on core initiatives.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Develop and maintain both frontend and backend components of certain projects
Collaborate with internal teams to understand project requirements and deliver solutions efficiently
Ensure high-quality code, scalability, and maintainability across the codebase
Contribute to architectural decisions and best practices
Work independently while maintaining clear communication with the team
Knowledge, Skills And Experience
Strong proficiency in frontend technologies (e.g., React, TypeScript, GraphQL or similar)
Extensive experience with Python backend development
Proven ability to work autonomously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Experience with cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices
Familiarity with containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation
Previous experience in a consulting or contractor role
About the Company
illuma is a British AI company, pioneering contextual solutions for enterprise since 2014. Its real-time scaling technology is used by brands and agencies to boost the results of digital ad campaigns. Meanwhile, broadcasters, publishers and online platforms use illuma to organise, classify and categorise their inventory for commercial activation. illuma is committed to sustaining the open web ecosystem through equitable collaborations between ad tech providers and media owners. The company is proudly building industry-firs... Know more
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