Software Engineer

Mid-Level Software Engineer
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Location: Oxford (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office)
Industry: Open-Source Software / Digital Platforms

The Opportunity

I'm recruiting for an innovative Oxford-based tech company that's expanding its engineering team to support its growing suite of open-source digital platforms. This role is perfect for a mid-level Software Engineer who wants to take on exciting projects while benefiting from mentorship and guidance from a supportive senior engineering team.

You'll join an engineering team of around 12 developers, working in a collaborative environment where learning, code quality, and professional growth are genuinely encouraged.

What You'll Be Working On

• Developing and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs

• Building new features and enhancing existing systems across the full stack

• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code

• Collaborating with Product, Design, and other engineers

• Participating in code reviews and technical discussions

• Improving system performance, reliability, and developer experience

Projects include real-time collaboration tools, data-driven platforms, and internal applications supporting customer-facing software.

Tech Stack (Open-Source)

• Backend: Python

• Frontend: Vue.js

• Frameworks: FastAPI, Vue 3

• Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis

• Infrastructure: Linux, Docker, CI/CD pipelines

• Cloud: AWS

• Testing: Pytest, Jest

You don't need experience with every tool - strong Python fundamentals and a willingness to learn are key.

What They're Looking For

• Commercial experience as a Software Engineer (2-5 years preferred)

• Experience building backend services and familiarity with frontend frameworks

• Exposure to open-source technologies in production

• Comfortable owning features from development through delivery

• Collaborative mindset and experience working in Agile teams

• Willingness to learn from senior engineers and contribute to team growth

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

• Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the Oxford office

• 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

• Flexible working hours and strong work-life balance

• Company pension scheme

• Private healthcare and wellbeing support

• Annual learning and development budget

• Modern equipment provided

• Clear progression and ongoing mentorship

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a mid-level Software Engineer to deepen their full-stack experience, work with modern open-source technologies, and progress in a collaborative, technically excellent team in Oxford.

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