Senior Software Engineer, Genio
£55-69k
+ Share Options Scheme
Learning tools boosting knowledge, skills and confidence
Open for applications
Learning tools boosting knowledge, skills and confidence
101-200 employees
Open for applications
£55-69k
+ Share Options Scheme
101-200 employees
Company mission
To unlock better learning for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- Expertise in object-oriented and/or functional programming
- Highly proficient in HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (TypeScript and React)
- Proficiency in Kotlin for server-side development
- Working knowledge of Flutter framework and dart programming language for mobile applications
- Proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL) and experience with NoSQL
- Strong understanding of best practices in automated testing, continuous integration, automated deployment, and code quality
- Ability to mentor others, foster trust and advocate for a positive team culture
- Willingness to learn, develop new skills, and support other engineers in continuous improvement
- Strong communication skills, with "passionate views, loosely held" – regularly articulates ideas clearly while remaining open to other perspectives
- Adept at debugging complex issues such as performance issues, memory leaks, and concurrency problems, using a variety of techniques including log analysis, code inspection, and profiling tools
- Not every one of the above is essential, but hopefully it gives an idea of what we find useful day to day
What the job involves
- As a Senior Engineer, your role will involve driving the design and implementation of software, solving complex technical challenges, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating within and outside of your squad to ensure the development of scalable, high quality solutions in alignment with Genio’s goals and Engineering Principles
- Technology at Genio is a cross-functional function made of Engineering, Product, Product Marketing, User Experience, Customer Experience and Data
- This filters down to our product squads where we have at least one team member from each discipline working together to build the best product for our users and customers
- You’ll be joining one of four stream-aligned squads; Buyer Admin & Distribute(internally known as BEAR), Buyer HE solution (known internally as Loch HESS), Note-taking (known internally as GOAT), Learning (known internally as Egg)
- You’ll work closely with the whole Engineering team, and you can learn more about the Leadership team here
- You’ll be managed by one of the Engineering Line Managers; Natasha (owns a dog called Bailey), Bruce (makes the most of our remote policy, a man with a large vocabulary), Charlene (owns a sausage dog called Spud), or Mark (Nomad policy champion, Genio Pride organiser)
- Heading up the line managers is Mala, Head of Engineering
- Design, develop and maintain robust, scalable and efficient software solutions
- Craft high quality, maintainable and testable code
- Improve code quality by participating in and leading code reviews
- Ensure testability remains a core consideration throughout the development process, leading design of features that facilitate automated testing
- Identify and resolve complex technical challenges
- Contribute to and influence decisions to improve system performance and reliability
- Advocate for and implement software following Genio’s engineering principles. Learn about our hack week here
- Work closely with Product Managers, UX Designers and engineers to refine requirements to deliver impactful solutions
- Lead and contribute to technical discussions and decision making within the squad
- Foster a culture of open and honest communication, sharing timely updates on progress, issues and blockers with the squad and stakeholders. You can find out more about the recent Engineering away day here
- Foster a fun, safe environment for engineering based upon trust, collaboration and respect. Learn more about maximising team value here
- Support less experienced engineers to foster technical growth, through pairing or mentorship
- Share knowledge and advocate for continuous improvement through tech talks, documentation and code reviews
- Contribute to improving engineering processes and team efficiency
Application process
- We’ll review your application and provide a response from Monday 5th January 2026
- Even if it’s not the news you’d hoped for, we appreciate it’s good to know either way
- Ahead of your interviews you will receive a confirmation email outlining who you’ll be meeting and when, anything you’ll need to prepare in advance and any resources we think you might find helpful
- If we invite you to meet with us for interview, here’s an overview of what the process will look like:
- Screening interview with someone in our Recruitment team (30 minutes)
- Technical test via Github; you will have 1 week to complete the test when it suits you best. The test isn’t timed
- Pairing exercise (1 hour 15 minutes) with two of our Engineers
- Final stage interview which includes a 1 hour culture and values interview, plus a 30 minute interview around your CV and experience. This will be with our Head of Engineering and other members of the team
Our take
With education changing fast, Genio supports learning in the face of time pressures and other challenges, making studying easier and more effective. And it's trusted by hundreds of schools worldwide to boost not just grades but also motivation and confidence.
Genio understands that today's students come from all walks of life, so it has created tools that break down barriers and make learning easier. Their flagship app, Genio Notes, helps students capture and organise their notes with smart AI features, while Genio Present boosts confidence by giving students a safe space to practice presentations. With millions of learners, its tools are making a real difference.
Formerly Glean, Genio rebranded to reflect its growing focus on all types of learning, especially those that don't fit the traditional student mould. With research-driven innovation, a growing suite of AI-enhanced tools, and a deep understanding of what helps learning thrive, Genio is ready to lead the next wave of education technology.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Aug 2020
$0.3m
GRANT
Jan 2020
$0.5m
GRANT
Total funding: $0.8m
Company benefits
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- 3 gifted days off at Christmas
- Generous individual learning and training allowance
- Truly flexible hours to suit when you work best
- Full home working set up and beautiful collaborative office space
- Nomad working policy with family travel insurance
- Enhanced 26 weeks maternity and 4 weeks paternity (fully paid)
- Health cash plan (from glasses to massages)
- 6% employer pension contribution
Company HQ
Leeds Dock, Leeds, UK
Leadership
Dave Tucker
(Founder & CEO)Previously co-founded Sonocent.
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