Perk is the intelligence-driven platform reimagining travel and spend management. We are on a mission to eliminate the “shadow work”—the manual booking, expense tracking, and invoicing—that drains employee morale and innovation. Trusted by over 10,000 global brands like Wise and Breitling, we are solving a $1.7 trillion productivity gap. With 1,800+ employees across 12 global hubs, we combine simplicity and control to change how the world works. At Perk, we value owners, curious minds, and a “7-star” service mindset.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who prioritizes impact over specific tech stacks. You’ll partner closely with our product teams to architect and deploy a world-class platform that removes the friction from business travel.
Responsibilities
- Technical Development: Building out our travel ecosystem using Python/Django and/or React.
- Integrations: Designing and maintaining high-performance connections with third-party APIs.
- Architecture: Taking ownership of system design, from initial implementation through to rigorous testing.
- Agile Standards: Promoting a culture of unit testing, continuous integration, and high-quality documentation.
- Mentorship: Acting as a subject matter expert to train and elevate your fellow engineers.
Qualifications
- Product-Focused Engineering: You build with the end-user in mind, not just the code.
- Pragmatic Design: A passion for simple, efficient, and high-performing systems.
- Proven Track Record: Extensive experience developing technically complex web products in any modern language.
- Senior Expertise: High-level mastery of server-side, client-side, or full-stack engineering (internal training is available for specific stack transitions).
- Quality Obsession: A strong commitment to robust testing and code excellence.
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency with AI-assisted coding (e.g., Copilot, Cline).
- Background in developing AI-powered product features (AWS, GCP, OpenAI).
- Familiarity with AWS DevOps or the travel industry.
- A passion for “building”—we love contributors to Open Source projects!
Pay range and compensation package
- Competitive Salary + Equity: Become a true owner in Perk
- Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave, bank holidays, and a 20-day “work from anywhere” allowance
- Top-Tier Health: Private medical via Bupa, dental options, and life insurance via Zurich.
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