Senior Software Engineer (Go/TypeScript)

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About Birdie

At Birdie, we're reimagining care for older adults. We're building the technology that powers the future of home healthcare, empowering care teams with tools to deliver better, more dignified care, and enabling older people to thrive in their own homes for longer. Our all-in-one solution powers millions of care visits every month, equipping care providers with the tools they need to deliver exceptional, efficient care.

We're not here to tinker at the edges. We're here to radically transform a broken system.

That's why we've built an all-in-one platform that supported over 30 million care visits in 2023 and more than 60 million in 2024 and we continue to grow our impact. We're scaling fast, but staying true to our purpose. That's why we're proud to be a B Corp, using business as a force for good

Founded in 2017, Birdie is backed by world-class investors like Index Ventures, Sofina and Omers. In 2023, we ranked #6 in the Deloitte Fast 50, making us one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the UK. You can check out more about our impact and recognition here.

But speed isn't the point. Impact is.

Your mission

Having massively upgraded one of the most important parts of our product enabling our partners to plan the care they deliver, your mission will be to add features that will enhance the experience even further while supporting our adoption of Go.

Building this system in Go was an important decision for Birdie and you will significantly bolster our capabilities in this exciting new language and help those in our existing team who are less experienced with Go to understand best practices, driving better quality and resilience.

How you will contribute

• As a Senior Engineer you contribute to both the development of new features and maintenance of our existing platform; solving problems using technologies across the stack;
• Design and create automated tests at all levels of the testing pyramid by default;
• The amount of data involved in our environment demands we optimise the way we solve problems, our code being highly performant within this setting is a key ingredient for us to successfully scale;
• Leverage your keen product mindset, to understand and help others understand user needs and driving innovation to enhance the overall user experience.
• By working efficiently in cross-functional teams with high degrees of self-motivation and accountability and collaboration;
• Maintain the quality of your own and your team's code, and help your team to drive improvement across Birdie, collaborating where appropriate to continuously improve the products and services we offer.
• Contribute to building the understand of and following of best practice for the technologies you work with and understand why; our ideal candidate will be intensely curious, someone who love's learning new things and teaching others about them, acting as a mentor to other team members.

What's our stack and technical needs?

• Deep proficiency in Go, it's one of our most important technologies
• Knowledge of TypeScript and React and NodeJS
• Deep knowledge of Relational databases and PostgreSQL
• Expertise in automated testing and a TDD approach
• Strong knowledge of common design patterns;
• Some familiarity with Kafka and Debezium and event handling patterns
• Experience deploying and operating software in a cloud environment including Kubernetes

You'll thrive here if...

• You're fuelled by purpose, not just perks
• You're excited by pace, ambiguity and the chance to shape things from the ground up
• You approach discussions with humility, contributing to an environment for learning, growth, and mutual support. You understand the importance of giving and receiving feedback. Where necessary you're comfortable challenging others on their approach.
• You're passionate about team efficiency, collaboration and focus;
• Have an interest in taking part in decision making, and advocate for the use of data to inform our direction. You're comfortable leading team discussions on complex technical topics.
• You lead with curiosity, feedback and aren't afraid to roll your sleeves up
• You value autonomy, radical honesty, and building great things with great people

Imposter syndrome is real - and we don't expect you to tick every box. If you're excited about our mission and think you could make a difference here, we want to hear from you.

What you'll get from us

We believe people do their best work when they're supported, trusted and inspired. Here's how we build a world-class employee experience:

Compensation

• Competitive base salary, reviewed against benchmarks annually
• Generous stock options - because we're building this together
• Bi-annual performance cycles with individual compensation reviews

Learning & Growth

• Annual personal learning budget and access to training, coaching and mentorship
• Time and space for growth - you set your development goals, we back them

Flexible Working

• Hybrid working - 1 day per month in our incredible London HQ (you're welcome to come in more often if you like)
• Budget to set up your home workspace
• Regular in-person meetups, socials and offsites

Time Off

• 33 days holiday (25 days + public holidays)
• Extra day off on your birthday (use it whenever you like!)
• Company shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• 2 volunteering days each year to give back to causes that matter

Family-first Policies

• Industry leading paid primary and secondary caregiver leave
• 5 paid days for fertility treatments for those who need it
• Private health insurance with AXA
• Wellbeing perks via Happl (gym discounts, mental health support, and more)

Other Perks

• Cycle to work scheme
• 4% employer pension contribution when you contribute 5% (UK)
• A deeply human, radically transparent culture

?Why Birdie?

Because you want to do meaningful work that improves lives - and grow at speed while doing it. We're building more than a product - we're building a movement. A movement to show that tech, when built with empathy and integrity, can change lives.

We're a team of entrepreneurs, dreamers, and doers. Join us to shape the future of care, work alongside ambitious, kind people, and help reimagine how society cares for its older adults. We dream big, act fast, and work collaboratively with one goal in mind: to create a world where we all age with confidence.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We're committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture. That means creating a hiring process that gives everyone a fair chance regardless of background, identity or lived experience.

Need adjustments or support during the application process? Let us know. We're here to help.

Ready to build the future of care?

Apply now. Be part of something that matters.