Job description
Behind the scenes, our tech team builds the tools that keep this all running smoothly: from listing automation and 24⁄7 guest comms to pricing engines and integrations with third-party platforms. We’re scaling fast and need strong technical leadership to push our platform to the next level.
We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer/ Team Lead to guide our tech team, shape our technical strategy, and keep our platform reliable, secure, and scalable. You’ll work across the stack, mentor developers, and collaborate with product and business teams to deliver real impact.
Employment type: Full-time, Monday- Friday 09:00- 18:00
Location: London (hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days WFH)
Please note: This role is open to applicants who already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK (40 hours per week) and are based within commuting distance of London. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas now or in the future.
Key responsibilities
- Lead development of scalable web apps using Python 3, React, React Native, Flask, and SQLAlchemy
- Design, implement, and optimise RESTful APIs to power platform functionality
- Set coding standards through CI, peer reviews, and automated testing
- Mentor junior developers and build a culture of learning and technical excellence
- Optimise and maintain databases (PostgreSQL, Redis)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Ops, Growth, CS) to shape new features
- Champion automation to improve scalability and efficiency
- Refine deployment pipelines to ensure smooth, stable releases
- Stay ahead of tech trends and apply them to improve Houst’s platform
Tools and Systems
- Languages & Frameworks: Python 3, React, React Native, Flask, SQLAlchemy
- Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis
- Cloud: AWS
- Workflow & DevOps: GitHub, Docker, CircleCI, Slack, Notion, Next Matter
- Other: Elastic Stack (ELK), G-Suite
KPIs
API Performance: fast response times, high uptime
Deployment Stability: smooth rollouts, minimal rollbacks
Code Quality: clean, maintainable code, low bug counts
Delivery: features delivered on time, sprint commitments met
Team Development: positive feedback from mentees, growing skill sets
6+ years of software development experience
Strong background in RESTful API design and implementation
Expertise in database management (PostgreSQL, Redis)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Good grasp of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
Strong problem-solving skills and workflow optimisation mindset
Experience designing scalable systems and improving UX
Leadership skills with proven ability to mentor and guide a dev team
You must have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK
25 days holiday
Hybrid working (3 days in our London office, 2 days WFH)
An extra day off for your birthday - because who wants to work on their birthday?
Employee discounts – at heaps of restaurants, shops, gym memberships, cinema tickets and more
Pawternity - We encourage proud parents of new pets to work from home to help their new member settle in
Pension - We provide a pension scheme for all permanent employees
Salary: £75,000- £90,000
