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Primis

Senior Software Engineer

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 85,000 /year

Senior

Full Time

09-02-2026

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Skills

Python SQL PostgreSQL GitHub Research Autonomy

Job Specifications

We're working with a rapidly growing Series A startup backed by top-tier VCs who are seeking highly skilled Software Engineer / Backend Engineer with deep expertise in backend development.

This company is revolutionising how software is built and deployed and is at the forefront of AI-powered automation - they're creating innovative solutions that fundamentally change the development process.

As a Senior Engineer, you'll be at the intersection of traditional engineering excellence and cutting-edge AI-assisted development. You'll build production-ready systems, working with automation-generated code and evolving it into robust, scalable solutions.

This organisation is continuing to evolve, and they need someone who can thrive in a fast-paced start up environment while maintaining high technical standards.

AI tools like Cursor, Windsurf, and GitHub Copilot are now fundamental to how work gets done - this company are looking for experts with AI used in workflow.

What You'll Do:

Own and evolve backend features using Python
Design and implement robust APIs and data workflows
Build production-ready services from automation-generated code
Create seamless integrations with external systems (APIs)
Contribute the to direction and design of the product
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers and AI experts
Adapt and extend auto-generated pipelines and front-end outputs

About You:

Strong expertise in Python, SQL and PostgreSQL.
Experience building APIs or distributed systems.
AI exposure - Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot.
Experience leading on projects end-to-end with full ownership and autonomy.

If you would like to find out more information, please apply!

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About the Company

Primis is a provider of talent solutions to the technology sector across the UK and US. We are on a mission to work with our clients and educate them on the importance of D&I when it comes to building out teams and organisations. We understand that as a business we are only as good as the people we employ and work with, so we put people first in every decision we make. Get in touch today: London : 0203 854 9777 Birmingham : 0121 790 0900 Austin : 512 717 7407 New York : 646 630 8467 hello@primis-talent.com careers... Know more