Senior Full Stack Engineer

Permanent, full time

UK

Join the growth story at Iprova

Iprova is a fast-growing technology start-up company with offices in Lausanne, Switzerland, and Cambridge and London, UK. We’re pioneering a data-driven, artificial intelligence-enabled approach that enables the creation of valuable physical science inventions much faster and more disruptively than ever before. Our inventions are already helping to define the next generation of products and services at companies across the USA, Europe and Asia, such as Sony, Philips, DuPont and Panasonic. All of the world’s top 10 technology companies - including Google, Microsoft and Apple - reference our inventions in their publications.

Every day we create inventions that help our customers to define new products and value-creating services in areas such as autonomous vehicles, healthcare and communications. Hundreds of patents have been filed by our client’s customers on their inventions, and granted patents based on our inventions are cited by companies such as Microsoft, Google and Amazon.

The role

Join our dynamic technical team and play a crucial role in building and scaling our innovative software infrastructure. As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:

Designing and implementing robust, scalable web applications

Architect, develop, and optimize scalable backend systems and APIs

Deploy and manage cloud-based infrastructure on Azure

Design and maintain robust containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes

Implement and manage event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar technologies

Work with a variety of database technologies, including Redis, Elasticsearch, Neo4j, and PostgreSQL

Develop experience with product ownership in terms of UI/UX

Skills and requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Proven industry experience with Kubernetes and Docker

Hands-on experience managing infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or GCP

Strong understanding of event streaming and messaging queues such as Kafka

Expertise in database systems including Redis, Elasticsearch, Neo4j, and PostgreSQL

Proficiency in developing APIs using a backend framework (such as Django, FastAPI, Flask, or Express)

Commercial experience in front-end development including at least one web development framework, preferably Vue.js

Be comfortable with Unix systems

Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset

This is a hybrid role, however, you need to be within commuting distance of our Cambridge or London office and be willing to work on-site

We value

Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams

Passion for building scalable, efficient software solutions

Innovative approach to solving complex technical challenges

Strong sense of initiative and product ownership

Experience with AI and machine learning integration preferred

What’s in it for you

Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest web and cloud technologies

Inclusive Work Culture: Collaborative environment emphasizing mutual respect

Flexible Working Hours: Arrangements that prioritize productivity and work-life balance

Real-World Impact: Develop software that drives technological innovation

Continuous Learning: Opportunities for professional development in technical and soft skills

Iprova Culture

Iprova is a mix of people and backgrounds, from very bright machine learning engineers and invention developers to pragmatic managers. Across this group there is a common thread – a desire to develop software products and services that enable the creation of inventions for the future, with measurable business value to our clients. If you are looking for a company where you can explore, learn, grow and experiment in an environment that values you for what you bring, then come and have a chat with us.

We all excel at what we do, and our teams are the hearts of what Iprova does. As a company, we are big enough to make a real difference to our customers, but still small enough to know each other well, have fun, be flexible and appreciate what each individual brings to the company.

Application

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your specific interest in the position and why you feel you will be suitable to recruitment@iprova.com.

Languages: English (Fluent)

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Location: London, UK

Start date: ASAP Please note:

During periods where we receive very high numbers of applications, we will only reply to those we wish to advance. We will only use the information you give us for recruitment purposes. By submitting your details to apply for a position, you consent to have your personal details used to process the job application. We will treat the information in strict confidence.