Openr is transforming how the hospitality industry manages and shares data. By centralising recipe, product, and pricing information, we help hospitality businesses seamlessly connect to platforms like Deliveroo and Just Eat, as well as EPOS and other customer touch points.

We've recently closed a significant funding round and are backed by Azzurri Group, one of the UK's most successful hospitality investment platforms. With strong market traction, we're now looking for a Senior Engineer.

Role Overview

We're seeking a Full-Stack Mid-Level Engineer who excels at solution delivery to join our growing team. You'll work across our entire technology stack to implement features, solve technical challenges, and deliver high-quality solutions to our customers. This role focuses on turning requirements into working software with an emphasis on quality, maintainability, and timely delivery.

Technical Environment

• Frontend: React, TypeScript
• Backend: AWS Lambda, TypeScript
• Infrastructure: Serverless Framework, Terraform
• AWS cloud infrastructure
• CI/CD pipelines

Key Responsibilities

Product & Delivery

• Transform business requirements and user stories into working software solutions
• Implement features across the full stack (React frontend and serverless backend)
• Collaborate with product managers to clarify requirements and provide technical insights
• Ensure solutions meet acceptance criteria and deadlines
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives

Technical Implementation

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested TypeScript code
• Build responsive and intuitive user interfaces using React
• Develop serverless backend functions using AWS Lambda
• Create and maintain RESTful APIs
• Implement data integrations with third-party platforms
• Debug and resolve technical issues across the stack

Quality & Best Practices

• Write automated tests for both frontend and backend code
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
• Follow engineering best practices and coding standards
• Document technical solutions and implementation details
• Participate in continuous improvement of development processes

Collaboration

• Work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Share knowledge and skills with team members
• Provide accurate progress updates and flag potential risks early

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of software development experience
• Strong hands-on coding abilities in TypeScript and React
• Familiarity with serverless architectures and AWS Lambda
• Experience building applications with React
• Understanding of REST APIs and backend development
• Proven track record of delivering features on time and to specification
• Good problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in SaaS or integration-heavy platforms
• Familiarity with AWS services beyond Lambda
• Understanding of CI/CD principles
• Experience with agile development methodologies

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the technical direction of a growing SaaS platform
• No out-of-hours support requirements
• Collaborative engineering culture
• Growth and learning opportunities
• Mentorship from experienced engineers
• Work with modern cloud-native technologies

Location & Work Arrangement

• Based in Central London
• Hybrid working policy
• 2 days per week in our Central London office