Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
27-03-2025
Job Specifications
The Role
Step into a pivotal role where your expertise and leadership drive technical innovation and excellence. As a Senior Engineer, you will be instrumental in shaping the technical landscape, mentoring team members, and delivering high-quality solutions.
Be a technical authority: Set high standards for your domain and lead by example.
Mentor and guide: Empower junior engineers and share your knowledge to foster their growth.
Champion best practices: Promote TDD, clean code, and robust architectural practices.
Collaborate effectively: Work across teams to create cohesive and scalable solutions.
What You'll Do
Drive technical discussions: Lead conversations about technical decisions, identify trade-offs, and guide the technical direction within your team.
Deliver quality solutions: Balance rapid delivery with maintainability to ensure the platform remains scalable and robust.
Hands-on development: Work closely with your team on complex problems, setting the standard for technical excellence.
Unblock the team: Proactively resolve issues and ensure smooth progress for all team members.
How We Work Together
We're a team that values empowerment, collaboration, and ownership. You'll be expected to make decisions based on data, fostering open discussions and adapting to new information.
Leadership by example: Hold yourself and others accountable for delivering high-quality work.
Mentorship and knowledge sharing: Empower your team by providing guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
Focus on developer experience: Champion simplicity, clean code, and a streamlined workflow for all engineers.
DevOps mindset: Take full ownership of your domain, from design to deployment and monitoring.
You can learn more about our Minimum Standards of Product Development here
Your Story
Are you a seasoned engineer with a passion for building impactful and maintainable software? Do you excel in a collaborative environment and enjoy mentoring others? If so, the Senior Engineer role is the perfect fit for you!
You have 8+ years of experience delivering complex software solutions in fast-paced environments.
You're skilled in areas critical to our platform (e.g., database optimization, service frameworks, continuous delivery).
You understand modern development methodologies (TDD, Pair Programming, Continuous Deployment) and can advocate for them within your team.
You can guide technical discussions and make well-considered architectural decisions.
You explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
You inspire and motivate your team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
This is just a glimpse into what it means to be a Senior Engineer at NewStore. If you're ready to elevate your leadership skills and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!
Our Story
At NewStore, we're on a mission to create a seamless, app-based omnichannel experience that will change the game for innovative retail brands. And guess what? We're doing just that, by empowering brands in 40+ countries to run their entire stores on an iPhone, we're paving the way for a brighter future in retail, where shopping is an effortless, enjoyable experience.
At NewStore, our diversity is our greatest strength. Our team comprises over 40 nationalities, fostering a melting pot of unique perspectives, cultural experiences, and innovative ideas.
Join us in our mission to bring the joy back to retail and be part of a team that is breaking down barriers and creating a brighter future.
Perks And Benefits
Generous PTO and R&R: We prioritize your well-being with a generous PTO policy and a culture that encourages you to take the time you need to recharge and relax.
Professional Growth: We support your career development with a dedicated personal development budget and a learning-centric environment to help you advance your skills and knowledge.
Flexible Work Options: With the option to work remotely, you can create a work environment that suits your lifestyle and maximizes your productivity.
Balanced Work-Life: Our "life-friendly" working hours are designed to help you maintain a fulfilling career and a balanced personal life.
Financial Rewards: As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to participate in our success with employee stock options and a quarterly bonus based on company performance.
About the Company
NewStore offers the world’s most scalable and globally compliant unified commerce platform, featuring the easiest-to-use, lightest tech stack for fast and flexible deployment. With its advanced omnichannel POS and branded shopping apps, NewStore enables premium retail brands to deliver exceptional customer experiences across every channel. Trusted by 85+ brands in 55+ countries, NewStore drives a 30% increase in sales through seamless transactions, personalized interactions, real-time inventory visibility, and flexible fulfi... Know more
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