Digital Waffle

About the Company

Founded in 2018, Digital Waffle is a leading tech & digital recruitment agency. We are dedicated to finding and matching the best digital talent with growing businesses across the UK, EU, and USA.

As a trusted tech recruitment agency, we focus on roles in marketing, technology, IT, data, and operations. Digital Waffle takes pride in making the recruitment process smooth and efficient, ensuring the perfect fit for both employers and candidates.

Tech and digital recruitment is not just our business; it's our passion. With an in-depth understanding of our client's needs, we leverage our market knowledge to consistently deliver outstanding results. Our impressive track record speaks for itself.

Trusted by over 200 clients, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, Digital Waffle excels in connecting businesses with exceptional talent, driving growth, and ensuring long-term success. Our tailored solutions consistently deliver exceptional tech recruitment outcomes, backed by 90+ happy client referrals and an impressive 90% success rate.

As a confident, knowledgeable, and action-oriented tech recruitment agency, we are dedicated to providing a quality-first service. Our mission is simple: to become your go-to technology recruitment partner for every hire and career move.

Experience efficient and effective tech recruitment without the usual bullsh*t. We believe in delivering tangible results without wasting your time.

No waffle, just results.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Digital Waffle

Job Title

Machine Learning Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Machine Learning Engineer **Role Summary:** Design, build, and deploy machine learning models to scale an AI-driven educational platform. Drive ML strategy and integrate models into production systems for real-time, scalable solutions. **Expectations:** Commercial experience deploying ML models in production; proficiency in Python and TypeScript; collaboration with cross-functional teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design and deploy ML-powered features for a production platform. - Develop and integrate models into scalable, real-time systems using Python and TypeScript. - Fine-tune and train NLP models (e.g., transformers). - Establish machine learning best practices and technical roadmaps. - Collaborate with product, engineering, and leadership teams. **Required Skills:** - Strong Python programming skills. - Experience building and deploying machine learning models in production. - Familiarity with TypeScript/JavaScript. - Understanding of NLP techniques or recommendation systems preferred. **Required Education & Certifications:** Not specified.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

07-09-2025

Company Name

Digital Waffle

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Senior Software Engineer (Full‑Stack Developer) Role Summary: Lead the design, development, and deployment of high‑performance, data‑rich web applications. Utilize modern front‑end frameworks (React, Next.js, TypeScript) and back‑end microservices (Python or Node.js) to transform complex datasets into actionable insights. Drive end‑to‑end delivery, from translating UI/UX designs into code to implementing secure authentication, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines. Expactations: - Deliver production‑ready, responsive web interfaces that meet business requirements. - Build scalable, maintainable APIs and microservices supporting data‑heavy workloads. - Apply industry best practices for authentication, authorization, and data security. - Write clean, testable code with comprehensive automated tests. - Contribute to reusable component libraries and improve overall code quality. - Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including product, data, and ops. - Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain front‑end components using React, Next.js, and TypeScript. - Translate mock‑ups and wireframes into functional, pixel‑perfect UI. - Design, implement, and document back‑end microservices in Python or Node.js. - Integrate secure authentication/authorization (SSO, OIDC, RBAC, etc.). - Create automated test suites (unit, integration, end‑to‑end) and enforce code coverage standards. - Manage CI/CD workflows, containerization, and deployment pipelines. - Optimize application performance and rendering for large datasets. - Mentor junior developers and share knowledge on best practices. - Engage stakeholders to clarify requirements and provide technical guidance. Required Skills: - 5+ years of full‑stack development experience on data‑intensive applications. - Expert proficiency in React, Next.js, and TypeScript. - Strong backend skills in Python or Node.js with microservices architecture. - Deep understanding of authentication/authorization protocols (SSO, OIDC, RBAC). - Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins). - Familiarity with cloud services (AWS preferred) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). - Knowledge of data visualization libraries (D3.js, Chart.js, Plotly) a plus. - Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork abilities. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer) are advantageous but not mandatory.

Birmingham, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

07-09-2025

Company Name

Digital Waffle

Job Title

Lead Software Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Lead Software Engineer **Role Summary:** Senior engineering leader responsible for designing, building, and delivering high‑impact product features and services across web applications, APIs, and internal tools. Provides hands‑on coding, technical direction, and mentorship while aligning delivery with business objectives in a collaborative, on‑site/hybrid environment. **Expectations:** - 7+ years of software engineering experience, including recent senior or lead roles. - Demonstrated ability to lead a development team, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence. - Strong communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills. - Proactive ownership of feature lifecycle from design through production monitoring. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead design and implementation of new product features, services, and technical systems. - Own end‑to‑end delivery of features: architecture, coding, testing, deployment, and monitoring. - Write production‑grade code alongside the team (hands‑on). - Collaborate with product, design, and engineering stakeholders to align technical delivery with business goals. - Mentor developers, foster a learning culture, and ensure high code quality, scalability, and maintainability. - Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and system performance. **Required Skills:** - Node.js (NestJS) and TypeScript expertise (backend). - Vue 3 and TypeScript proficiency (frontend). - Experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management. - Strong understanding of system design, security, performance at scale. - Familiarity with PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases. - Experience with monorepo tooling (e.g., Rush), GitHub, and agile project tools (Notion, Linear). - Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management abilities. - Bonus: Experience with AI/ML tools or data‑driven platforms. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience). - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus but not mandatory.

Nottingham, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

07-09-2025

Company Name

Digital Waffle

Job Title

DevSecOps Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** DevSecOps Engineer **Role Summary:** Strategic, hands-on security engineering role integrating security into DevOps practices, leading incident response, and advancing organizational security frameworks. **Expectations:** - Minimum 5+ years in security operations across cloud/on-premise environments. - Proven expertise in security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS). - High proficiency in automation/scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead security incident investigations and resolution. - Design/Implement security controls for infrastructure and applications. - Develop and optimize incident response plans. - Integrate security into DevOps pipelines (CI/CD). - Manage real-time threat monitoring tools. - Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation. - Mentor teams on security best practices and emerging risks. **Required Skills:** - Automation/scripting (Python, Bash, etc.). - Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform preferred). - CI/CD pipeline security. - Security monitoring tools (SIEM, SOC frameworks). - Threat modeling and risk analysis. - Cross-functional collaboration and communication. **Required Education & Certifications:** Not specified.

Nottinghamshire, United kingdom

Hybrid

25-09-2025