Senior Application Engineer Cambridge, UK

Want a fast-paced, rewarding career at a fast-growing, global tech company?

Luminance is a young AI company that is growing rapidly: today, Luminance's technology is helping over 600 customers in 70 countries globally. With ambitious growth plans, we are looking for bright, passionate and hungry people across a wide range of roles.

We are seeking driven and highly skilled Senior Engineers to take the helm of our most ambitious projects. This is a pivotal role for someone who is not only a technical virtuoso but also thrives on challenges. If you're ready to work hard, lead with vision, and make an impact that echoes through the industry, we want you.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering projects throughout the entire SDLC.
• Be a mentor to other members of Application Engineering and foster a positive environment for learning and growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and system architecture.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in coding, testing, and maintenance to ensure excellence in software development.
• Take ownership of decisions and be accountable for the results, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
• Become a Subject Matter Expert for one or more areas of our technology stack and assist others in those areas.

Requirements

• More than 3 years of commercial experience with a history of leading technical projects.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Experience with server-side technologies such as Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch.
• Familiarity with Python, Java, and front-end frameworks is also beneficial.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with teams across the organization.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree with a First or 2:1, preferably in a technical subject.

Employee Benefits

• Modern offices that are located in the heart of London, Cambridge, and New York.
• 'Superstar' employees unlock an additional 2 days holiday for that year, vouchers for their team, and the ability to work from anywhere for two weeks of the year.
• Paid one month sabbatical after four years of employment.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter indicating the opportunity you are interested in to - join us in shaping the future of AI technology.