Senior Software Engineer - Fullstack

We Are Skyral:

We believe every decision maker can be empowered by technology. Skyral combines AI, leading edge simulation technology and world class expertise to transform the decision making experience. Our products and services enable faster and more confident decisions in a complex, unforgiving world. We deploy practical, intuitive and efficient solutions to governments and enterprises, delivering outstanding outcomes at the speed of relevance.

What We Do:

Skyral develops synthetic environments that are used as Digital Twins and Decision Support Tools specifically built to provide the customer with the information and insight they need to make better decisions. We specialise in providing data analytics not just of what is, but of what if scenarios, by modelling population patterns of life and infrastructure such as transport networks and terrain to allow decision makers to see the possible outcomes of their plans.

Our team is a domain-focused solution development group responsible for building and maintaining our UI-focused internal core tooling, as well as leveraging those tools to deliver customer solutions. We own key products such as the Application Development Kit, and serve as the application implementation experts on each of our projects.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to help create and improve these solutions, and empower our users to make synthetic environments and supporting applications at the level of complexity and scale they desire

Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only consider applicants who would be eligible to obtain government security clearance. As a minimum requirement, an individual must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.

What We Are Looking For::
• Expert understanding of React, associated Javascript libraries (e.g. Redux, RxJS), and tooling (e.g. Vite, Yarn).
• Experience configuring and deploying and optimising database technologies (relational and document-based , Postgres would be ideal).
• Proficiency with containerized deployments (Docker and Kubernetes).
• Experience working with mapping solutions such as Mapbox, Deck.GL is beneficial.
• Hands-on experience working with Node.js and its associated frameworks (Express, NestJS) for the development of websites and APIs.
• Experience in engineering back-end microservice architectures and distributed platform technologies (Kafka preferred), as well as working with RESTful and gRPC services.
• Pragmatic decision-making: able to prioritise technical choices that align with Skyral’s objectives, balancing speed, quality, and long-term scalability.
• Ability to engage with customers to clarify evolving requirements and collaboratively shape the technical vision.
• Experience with implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices, including git branching, automated testing and the establishment of automated deployment pipelines.

What You'll Be Responsible For::
• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable Skyral applications, often in situations where requirements emerge and evolve as projects progress.
• Develop and maintain server-side logic and APIs
• Develop reusable client-side layers that streamline access to other Skyral services, promoting efficiency and modularity in the software architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify practical, high-impact solutions, in evolving or uncertain problem areas.
• Contribute across the stack — working on back-end services, data architectures, and front-end web applications as required.
• Set up, develop and maintain project pipelines and infrastructure.
• Design, implement and optimise database schemas and manage data storage solutions.
• Optimising our use of Kafka in processing simulation outputs including working on publishers and consumers.
• Review engineer's work to enable the highest quality of code to be delivered for all projects.

Note: Please feel empowered to apply for this position, even if you think you may only align with some of the qualities listed above. Your unique skills and perspectives could be just what we’re looking for.

What We Can Offer You:

🌴Unlimited Paid Holiday - we value and support the need to maintain a strong work-life balance.

🏡 Hybrid Working - we understand that a one-size-fits all approach doesn’t suit everyone. We have an office based in Central London if you prefer working in an office.

⏰ Flexible Working Hours - We’re not bound by the 9-to-5 model. Collaborate with your manager on determining a work schedule that suits you.

🍼 Enhanced Parental Leave - we’re proud to offer 26 weeks maternity leave and 4 weeks paternity leave at full pay.

🏥 Private Medical & Dental Insurance - offered through Bupa.

💲Honest about Compensation - We maintain a well defined salary range which a member of the Talent Team will discuss with you during the first call.

☕ Healthy Snacks & Drinks Provided - If you decide to come into the office, we have a range of snacks and drinks for you to enjoy.

At Skyral, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to reasonable adjustments. If you require such accommodations during the job application process we ask that you inform a member of our Talent Team.