Senior Product Engineer (Python/PHP)

TL;DR

Senior Product Engineer (Python/PHP): Building and scaling platform-level back-end services to enhance Data and AI capabilities for school management tools with an accent on high engineering standards and scalable architecture. Focus on delivering high-impact features, optimizing database performance, and mentoring junior engineers.

Location: Remote. Unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Company

hirify.global provides MIS and school management tools to over 12,000 schools to transform administrative workflows and improve the working lives of education staff.

What you will do

• Build, maintain, and scale platform-level back-end services to enhance Data and AI capabilities.
• Develop and ship new features within the core Arbor product suite.
• Own the successful delivery of high-impact features and implement advanced tests to ensure reliability.
• Identify and resolve critical system bugs using advanced problem-solving skills.
• Maintain high code quality through constructive reviews and the application of industry-leading design patterns.
• Mentor and coach mid-level and junior engineers through pair programming and tech talks.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience building back-end Python-based services.
• Previous experience building features in PHP.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database technologies, including data modelling and performance optimization.
• Proven experience designing APIs within a service-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in software engineering principles (SOLID, DRY) and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Culture & Benefits

• 32 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Comprehensive wellness benefits including a 24/7 virtual GP and Bupa Private Dental Insurance.
• Life Assurance (3x annual salary) and salary sacrifice pension via Scottish Widows.
• Enhanced maternity (20 weeks full pay) and paternity (6 weeks full pay) leave.
• Dedicated professional development training budget for CPD courses and upskilling.
• Flexible working policies and dog-friendly offices.

Hiring process

• Phone screen.
• First stage interview.
• Second stage interview.