Job Specifications
Competitive salary dependent on skills and experience and potential for equity participation
Remote : ideally commutable to Leeds and London when required : MUST BE BASED IN THE UK
Full Time
Handshaik is streamlining business development for dealmakers.
About Us
Handshaik is on a mission to transform how deals get done. Backed by significant scale:up funding (7:figure+ GBP) and already validated by leading industry organisations, were building the AI:powered platform for modern dealmakers.
Were a fast:growing, venture:backed start:up where ideas move quickly from concept to product. Our technology spans backend, frontend, data, and AI, giving our team real scope to shape the future of the product and the company itself. If youre excited by solving complex problems end:to:end, working in a collaborative environment, and having a tangible impact, youll feel at home here.
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work within the development team to help shape the technical vision. This is a hands:on role that requires deep technical expertise, entrepreneurial drive, and the ability to create a scalable solution, from prototype to production. Youll have the opportunity to build the product from the early stages, solving real customer problems, and playing a key role in the companys journey towards achieving its business milestones.
Responsibilities (including But Not Limited To)
Backend development: Design, build, and maintain APIs and services using Python (FastAPI), integrating with AI models and data platforms.
Frontend development: Deliver responsive, performant, and accessible user interfaces with React/Next.js.
AI integration: Implement and maintain connections to LLMs and ML services (OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, etc.), supporting prompt design, embeddings, and vector database integration.
Data engineering: Work with structured and unstructured datasets, build ingestion and transformation pipelines, and design efficient database schemas (Postgres/NoSQL).
Architecture and Design: Contribute to technical decisions across the stack, designing modular and scalable solutions.
Code quality: Champion best practices in testing, code reviews, CI/CD, and documentation.
Collaboration: Partner with product managers, the engineering team and ELT; mentor junior developers.
Innovation: Research and recommend new tools, frameworks, and approaches for full:stack and AI development.
Were Looking for...
A passionate individual thats hardworking and dedicated, with an entrepreneurial/ownership mindset, strong communication skills and a team player
5+ years of professional experience in full:stack development.
Strong proficiency in Python (FastAPI) and React/Next.js .
Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, DynamoDB).
Experience working with AI/ML models and APIs (LLMs, embeddings, vector search).
Strong understanding of data engineering practices (ETL, schema design, performance tuning).
Proficiency in cloud environments (AWS preferred) and containerised deployments (Docker, ECS).
Strong grasp of secure coding practices and handling of sensitive data.
Excellent communication, problem:solving, and leadership skills.
Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience then Apply by return.
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