Software Engineer

Digital product specialists within AKQA Group (WPP), designing and launching quality digital products for businesses like Google, Spotify and Vodafone.
$63,500 - $76,200
Mobile
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineer

AKQA Leap, a digital product specialist within the AKQA Group network (WPP), is seeking an experienced developer to join their engineering team. With studios in London and Bristol, they've spent over a decade creating quality digital products for major clients like Google, Spotify, and Vodafone. The role focuses on building web and mobile applications to the highest standards, with a particular emphasis on Flutter development for mobile platforms.

The position offers a competitive salary range of £50,000-£60,000 and a hybrid working arrangement based in London. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in mobile application development, particularly with Flutter, and web development skills in Python and JavaScript. They should be passionate about quality, best practices, and mentoring junior engineers.

The company culture emphasizes quality, innovation, and personal growth, with a strong focus on work-life balance. They offer an impressive benefits package including flexible leave, private healthcare, enhanced parental benefits, and professional development opportunities. AKQA Leap has been recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work For, demonstrating their commitment to employee satisfaction and workplace culture.

The role provides an opportunity to work on challenging projects for high-profile clients while contributing to open-source projects and sharing knowledge within the development community. The company values inclusivity and provides accommodations for candidates who need them during the recruitment process.

Last updated 15 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer

  • Lead the development of client projects
  • Ensure quality in all aspects of development process
  • Develop and maintain codebases following best practices
  • Mentor junior Engineers
  • Drive technical excellence in software products
  • Architect and build scalable solutions
  • Contribute to shared tools and libraries
  • Write and publish technical content

Requirements For Software Engineer

Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
  • Experience building complex software applications as part of a team
  • Proven experience building mobile applications using Flutter for Android and iOS
  • Experience in web development using Python and/or Javascript
  • Detailed knowledge of chosen programming languages or platforms
  • Understanding of systems design concepts and design patterns
  • Understanding of common security vulnerabilities
  • Experience with unit and integration testing
  • Experience building CI solutions

Benefits For Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Flexible leave and Birthday off
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
  • Paid Parental Bereavement leave
  • Volunteering Days
  • Flexible benefits package
  • Private medical and dental insurance
  • Enhanced competitive pension scheme
  • Annual learning budget
  • Tech purchase contribution
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Occupational Sick Pay
  • Life Assurance
  • Income Protection Assurance

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