Company: WARACLE
Location: London
Posted: April 17th, 2026
Waracle are looking for a Senior Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.
This is a Hybrid role working from our London office 2 days a week.
Are you a thoughtful problem-solver who enjoys building elegant backend solutions and uplifting those around you? We are looking for a Senior Developer who balances technical excellence with a collaborative, inclusive mindset. At Waracle, we don’t just build code; we build communities of practice. You will be a guardian of quality and a technical mentor, helping us deliver secure, high-performance systems while fostering an environment where every voice is heard and every developer can thrive.
Architectural Leadership: Designing and delivering end-to-end backend subsystems that are modular, maintainable, and built to last.
Quality & Security Advocacy: Ensuring robust application security and conducting supportive peer reviews to maintain high standards.
Collaborative Consulting: Explaining technical trade-offs in plain language and presenting confident demos to stakeholders.
Nurturing Talent: Mentoring colleagues in both technical craft and professional process, providing the constructive feedback that helps everyone grow.
We value diverse perspectives and recognise that great developers come from many different backgrounds. If you have a passion for backend architecture and enjoy guiding others, we want to hear from you:
Backend Expertise: Deep experience with event-based systems, microservices, and creative problem-solving.
Python Mastery: Advanced skills in Python for building scalable integration and backend services.
Cloud Proficiency: A strong command of AWS services for maintaining cloud-native infrastructure.
Security Mindset: A solid understanding of industry standards like OWASP and compliance (GDPR).
Adaptability: Proficiency in at least one other language (like Typescript, Java, or C#) and a desire to keep learning.
The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits. After that, you'll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us.
We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:
Rest & Recharge: 35 days of total holiday (27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays).
Financial Security: Company-matched 5% pension and Death in Service benefit (2x salary).
Health & Wellness: Medicash Health Plans, Employee Assistance Programme, and Group Sickness Cover.
Flexible Working: Hybrid working with a home office setup budget.
Learning & Development: Access to Udemy Business and a dedicated L&D budget.
Family First: Enhanced parental leave policies, including support for fertility journeys.
Community: Monthly office lunch, regular meet-ups, and the Spirit of Waracle charitable initiative.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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