Beams is on a mission to make home renovation simpler and greener. We’re doing this by building a revolutionary technology platform and marketplace for homeowners and contractors so they can plan, design and build all in one place.
Backed by top-tier investors, Giant Ventures and Firstminute Capital, and with an experienced leadership team from Bulb, Bumble, Deliveroo and Graze, Beams is primed to disrupt the $450 billion European renovation market.
From the moment the customer starts to plan their renovation and selects their design, to final completion, the Beams platform offers a seamless journey, allowing homeowners to take a backseat and oversee construction, while Beams-vetted contractors deliver projects tailored to their clients’ tastes.
Removing the complexity and hidden costs for both customer and contractor, the business solves the UK’s pressing renovation issues: finding the right service provider, simplifying the complexity of large-scale projects with integrated design and project management tools, and managing payments to complete the job.
Beams dramatically reduces the environmental impact of construction by sourcing sustainable materials and incorporating cutting-edge energy efficiency measures in its designs. We’re a pending B Corp and in the process of applying for full B Corp membership.
This is a unique opportunity to completely overhaul the UK’s attitude to interior design and renovation. We’re building all processes and systems from the ground up, cultivating a community of top-quality contractors, attracting users to the platform, and building a sophisticated supplier ecosystem to support each home renovation.
We’re seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our team and help us bring this vision to life.
Our culture
Having a positive impact and cultivating a positive company culture are important to us. We reward and applaud people who take action, who get results, who can communicate clearly and straightforwardly, who are always looking to improve things and who turn up everyday with energy and appetite.
Your team
Reporting to the CTO, and as a very early engineer at Beams, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and maintenance of our web and mobile applications and our data infrastructure. You’ll be the engineering lead in a small but growing team, taking ownership of our technical architecture and responsibility for our most challenging initiatives. You’ll mentor and grow your engineering teammates and work closely with our CTO and our Head of Product to continually improve our processes, developer tooling and the way we help our people grow.
You’ll also work closely with the wider Beams team, including designers, architects, planners and product managers to scope and deliver high-quality software that meets our internal and external users’ needs and our business requirements.
Your responsibilities
1. Own our technical architecture, drive standards and quality, encourage innovation and mentor the team
2. Work closely with the CTO to define the right technical strategy to support and enable the business
3. Deploy scalable, resilient and cost-effective infrastructure to support our apps, tools and data
4. Drive a collaborative culture by leading in code reviews and pairing sessions, providing and receiving constructive feedback, ensuring code quality and consistency across the team
5. Work with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and estimate project timelines
6. Continuously improve our developer tooling from our CI and testing infrastructure to the ways we collaborate and our visibility over our ecosystem
7. Own Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and identify and address performance bottlenecks and optimise applications for cost, speed and scalability
8. Troubleshoot and debug issues, manage incidents when they occur, providing timely resolutions to maintain the stability of the software
9. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to suggest innovative solutions and improvements
About you:
1. Deep full-stack understanding of web and mobile application development with an emphasis on back end application development, data infrastructure and API architecture
2. AWS Certified Solutions Architect or a comparable and demonstrable depth of knowledge and experience
3. Comprehensive knowledge of devops tooling and techniques, software testing methodologies and tools to ensure code quality
4. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards tackling challenges
5. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
6. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not essential. We understand that people come to coding from many different backgrounds
7. Experience with event-based architecture, data pipeline infrastructure and/or MLOps
8. A portfolio of previous projects or contributions to open-source projects showcasing your technical skills
9. A personal interest in sustainability and creating a greener environment
Package and Benefits
Competitive salary, subject to experience, and share options giving you a stake in the company’s success.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Opportunities for professional growth and skill development within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Budget for learning & development to support your growth.
Hybrid working: This is a full-time position with a flexible balance of days at our London office and home days.
At Beams, we're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We believe diversity of thought, background, and experience drives innovation and success. We're dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of perspectives and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We're an equal opportunities employer, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you're passionate about making renovation simpler and greener and share our commitment to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for a role with us, even if you're not sure you're a perfect match. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how you can contribute to our team. Apply now by emailing us at hello@beamsrenovation.com, or connect with us to learn more about our current opportunities.
Apply now by emailing us your CV or link to your LinkedIn profile: careers@beamsrenovation.com
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