Senior Software Engineer
Aveni UK
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Aveni is an award-winning technology company. We use advanced AI to enable scalable efficiency for financial services companies, combining world-leading Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Model (LLM) expertise with deep financial services domain experience to drive enterprise-wide productivity. Aveni harnesses the power of voice to drive unprecedented efficiency and oversight. We re using the latest in AI to automate and innovate, empowering businesses to achieve exceptional productivity and compliance outcomes. The Role As a Senior Engineer , you will work within a squad to design, develop, and optimise software solutions, collaborating closely with the Technical Lead and cross-functional teams. This is a hands-on role requiring strong full-stack development experience, particularly in React, Node.js, and TypeScript . You will contribute to technical decision-making, improve software quality, and leverage AI-powered tools to enhance productivity. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain scalable, high-quality applications using React, Node.js, and TypeScript Implement secure coding practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Mentor junior engineers , conduct peer code reviews, and drive best practices. Collaborate with Product, Delivery, and Technical Leads to refine requirements and execute solutions. Work with AWS cloud-native services (Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB) to develop efficient cloud-based applications. Ensure CI/CD best practices , contributing to GitLab pipelines , automation, and observability improvements. Integrate AI-powered tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to enhance development workflows. Drive continuous improvement in performance, security, and maintainability . Support cross-squad collaboration , ensuring architectural consistency and code reusability. Requirements Strong hands-on experience in full-stack development with React, Node.js, and TypeScript Experience designing, developing, and optimising scalable and secure applications Proficiency in AWS services (Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices Understanding of secure coding and regulatory compliance Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical execution Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex environments Experience working within Agile squads, participating in sprint planning and backlog refinement Experience with AI-driven development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) Knowledge of ElasticSearch optimisation Exposure to Mantine UI for front-end component design Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud cost optimisation Experience with AI model integration in engineering workflows Background in regulated industries (e.g., Financial Services) What We Offer Salary up to £70,000 A collaborative and innovative work environment Career growth opportunities towards Technical Lead and beyond Exposure to cutting-edge AI-first engineering practices 34 days holiday plus your birthday off Share options Remote and flexible working Life insurance Income protection On-going career development and training Freebies and discounts Emotional wellbeing (Employee assistance programme provides access to 24/7 employee counseling and emotional support) Cycle to work scheme Pension scheme (employer contribution matched up to 5%) Join Us in Making a Difference At Aveni, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work. If you're passionate about leveraging technology to drive positive change and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of financial services, we'd love to hear from you. We know that some people are likely to only apply where they meet 100% of requirements, but we d like to hear from you anyway. Apply now to join us on our mission to transform the financial services industry through AI! #J-18808-Ljbffr