Senior Software Engineer - Birmingham

About Perk

Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more, eliminating shadow work and empowering real work with real impact. We're trusted by over 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, addressing the $1.7 trillion problem of lost productivity.

Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of over 1,800 people across 12 offices, with headquarters in London and Boston. We're driven by values like ownership, delivering a 7-star experience, and teamwork, valuing curiosity, purpose, and mindset. Join our talent team and help shape how millions of people experience work. Visit www.perk.com to learn more.

Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer at Perk

Are you an experienced Senior Software Engineer passionate about building innovative products? Perk is seeking a talented individual to join our team in Birmingham. In this role, you'll work closely with our product team to design, architect, and implement our next-generation platform for booking and managing business travel.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be involved in product development using Python/Django and/or React, integrating our product with 3rd party APIs, designing system architecture, and working in an Agile environment. We're looking for someone with a "Product Engineering" mindset, a focus on simplicity and efficiency, and a passion for quality and testing.

A Day in the Life of a Senior Software Engineer

Here's what a typical day might look like:

• Participate in the daily stand-up meeting to discuss progress and any roadblocks.
• Work on developing new features or improving existing ones using Python/Django or React.
• Collaborate with the product team to understand requirements and design solutions.
• Write unit tests and perform code reviews to ensure code quality.
• Integrate our product with 3rd party APIs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and share your expertise.
• Research new technologies and frameworks to improve our development process.

Why Birmingham?

Birmingham is a vibrant and growing city with a thriving tech scene. It offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, and excellent transport links. Perk's office in Birmingham provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, with opportunities to learn and grow professionally. Being part of the Birmingham team allows you to contribute to a growing hub while enjoying the benefits of the city.

Career Path at Perk

Perk is committed to providing opportunities for career growth and development. As a Senior Software Engineer, you can progress to roles such as:

• Staff Engineer: Leading technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers.
• Engineering Manager: Managing a team of engineers and overseeing project delivery.
• Architect: Designing and implementing the overall system architecture.

We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

Salary & Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position in Birmingham is £75,000 to £110,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee stock options
• Paid parental leave
• Generous vacation policy
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-sponsored events and activities

Perk Culture

At Perk, we're driven by our values:

• Be an owner
• Deliver a 7-star experience
• Work as one team

We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge. We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive.

How to Apply

If you're a talented and passionate Senior Software Engineer, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. We look forward to hearing from you.

FAQ

1. What technologies does Perk use?

   We primarily use Python/Django and React for our web-based product. We also utilize various 3rd party APIs and AWS for our infrastructure.

2. What is the interview process like?

   Our interview process typically involves a phone screen, a technical interview, and a final interview with the hiring manager.

3. What is the work environment like?

   We have a collaborative and supportive work environment where everyone is encouraged to learn and grow.

4. What are the opportunities for career growth?

   We offer various opportunities for career growth, including promotions to Staff Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Architect.

5. What is the company culture like?

   We're driven by our values of ownership, delivering a 7-star experience, and teamwork.

6. What benefits does Perk offer?

   We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, employee stock options, and paid parental leave.

7. What is the vacation policy?

   We offer a generous vacation policy to ensure our employees have ample time to rest and recharge.

8. Does Perk offer flexible work arrangements?

   Yes, we offer flexible work arrangements to help our employees balance their work and personal lives.

9. Is experience in the travel industry required?

   Experience in the travel industry is a bonus but not required. We're looking for talented engineers with a passion for building innovative products.

10. Is DevOps experience required?

    DevOps experience with AWS is a bonus but not required.