Full-Stack Engineer at Vivacitylabs

At VivaCity, we are on a mission to make cities smarter, safer, and more sustainable through the power of AI and IoT. With over 6,000 sensors deployed globally, we collect real-time, anonymous data on traffic and travel patterns to help improve transport networks everywhere. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture that values privacy by design and community-centric innovation. If you are an energetic engineer who wants to use technology to create a positive impact on the world, we would love to meet you.

What is this role?

We are looking for a mid-level Full-Stack Engineer to join our six-person sensors and signals team on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role based in our London office, where you will typically spend two days a week collaborating with your colleagues in person. You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, Andy Jackson, and play a vital role in managing the massive scale of data flowing from our smart traffic sensors to our government clients.

What will you do?

• Lead proactive technical initiatives, including product development, reliability improvements, and developer experience enhancements.
• Manage reactive technical tasks such as incident response, support requests, and code reviews to ensure our systems remain robust.
• Engage in planning and administrative tasks to help guide the direction of our AI-powered traffic sensor infrastructure.

What makes you a great fit?

You are a curious problem-solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a strong bias for action. We value clear communication and a collaborative spirit, as you will often engage in pair programming and team discussions. To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Significant commercial experience or project work using JavaScript, Node.js, and a statically-typed language like TypeScript or Go.
• Working knowledge of Git and the command line.
• Experience with cloud engineering, specifically GCP or AWS.
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes.
• A solid understanding of SQL or other structured query languages.
• A resourceful mindset and the ability to work independently on technical tasks.

What's in it for you?

We offer a salary range of £65,000 to £85,000. Beyond your compensation, we support your well-being and professional growth with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Flexible working hours, work-from-home options, and the ability to work from abroad for up to 30 days per year.
• A dedicated learning budget to help you grow your skills.
• Paid time off, including 25 days of holiday and flexible bank holidays.
• Medical and dental insurance options.
• A mental wellness budget and support services.
• Commuter benefits and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Regular company retreats and team social events.