Software Engineer

Who we are

At Serac Group, we’re your trusted partner in planning, construction, and AI-driven innovation. Our cutting-edge technology empowers professionals to streamline processes and make smarter decisions. Our suite of solutions includes:

• Serac Tech - A SaaS platform automating outreach to nationwide construction projects, enabling clients to uncover high-value opportunities.

• Planda - Advanced AI models that analyse billions of data points to predict and rationalise planning application outcomes.

• Ibex - The UK’s leading API for planning application data, trusted by industry leaders across construction, PropTech, legal, and insurance.

• Rafter - Project management software tailored for contractors, optimising workflows and enhancing efficiency.

From assessing development potential to connecting businesses with the right clients at the right time, we’re redefining PropTech. Join us to be part of the next wave of innovation. 🚀

About this Role

Serac Group is a fast-growing, innovative company transforming planning, construction, and AI-driven technology. We’re seeking a talented full-stack developer to help drive our next stage of growth.

In this role, you’ll work in a collaborative scrum environment, developing high-performance applications that power our industry-leading products: Serac Tech, Planda, Ibex, and Rafter. You’ll build intuitive UI components, implement scalable backend logic, and bring user stories to life through well-defined APIs and data models. Regular code reviews will ensure quality and accelerate your growth within our team.

Key Responsibilities

🆕 Development of a new product suite – Frontend, backend. A blank canvas for you to make a big impact.

🎯 Opportunity to become a well-rounded engineer – Gain insights into designing and building complex systems that evolve over time.

🌍 Full-stack web – Work across the entire tech stack.

🔄 Development cycle: bi-weekly scrum – Agile environment for continuous improvement.

🎓 ‘Learn on the job’ role – Embrace an ‘Own the ticket’ culture: solve tasks your way or seek support when needed.

🔍 Improve through code reviews – Learn, refine, and maintain high-quality standards.

Must-have requirements:

💻 A passion for software development – You love building and problem-solving.

🚀 An extremely strong passion for coding – You thrive on writing clean, efficient code.

🤔 Be curious, ask questions – A proactive mindset to learn and grow.

🟦 Proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js – Strong coding skills in modern JavaScript frameworks.

🗄 Strong understanding of SQL – Confident in working with databases and queries.

📦 Experience with containerization – Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.

🎓 Degree in Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, or Physics – A solid technical foundation.

Desirable requirements:

🗃 Understanding of NoSQL database technologies – Experience with databases like MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Firebase.

⚡ Understanding of the Agile Manifesto and practices – Comfortable working in an iterative, fast-paced environment.

☁️ Understanding of microservices and cloud infrastructure – Knowledge of scalable, distributed systems.

🐍 Python – Proficiency in writing clean, efficient Python code.

🚀 Experience within a startup environment – Adaptable, hands-on, and ready to take ownership.

Rewards

🌴 Unlimited Holiday

📈 Opportunities for Progression – Fast career growth in a rapidly scaling company.

🚀 We have just launched a brand-new product! – Another exciting launch coming in 2025!

🎓 Ongoing Training, Development & Support

🤝 A Fantastic Team & Company Culture

🎉 Regular Socials

💰 Monthly Pension Scheme

🌟 Mentorship Program

🌱 Opportunities for personal growth and development

🐶 Dog-Friendly Office

Our Values

• Customers First: We’re obsessed with helping our customers succeed, because when they thrive, we all do. Simple.

• Innovation: Our ways of working are always evolving, we invent and innovate to stay ahead. We constantly question industry norms and create solutions to streamline processes.

• Passion: We're just getting started, and there's so much more to come. Our passion for reshaping norms and building new products is what drives us.

• People: We know that team work makes the dream work. That's why we hire the best talent to join our team. Passion, drive, collaboration and trust are key attributes to our culture.

Our Culture

We hire based on values, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration. While skills can be taught, we value passion and integrity. We maintain a workplace where everyone thrives, makes an impact and has a lot of fun doing so.