Software Engineer

Software Engineer (AI & Workflow Automation)
Location: North West (Remote)
Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £65,000 + bonus and more

I’m working with a fast-growing UK software company that’s building automation and AI products to cut out repetitive work and free people up for what actually matters. They’ve kept their startup energy – quick to experiment, fast to ship, and genuinely passionate about tech.

They’re looking for a software engineer who loves building, tampering, and experimenting. Someone who gets a buzz from automating boring tasks and pushing AI into real-world use.

The role

• Build and maintain core platform features (backend, APIs, integrations).
• Work on AI-driven projects – voice assistants, chatbots, workflow automation.
• Integrate AI and telephony APIs (e.g. GPT, Deepgram, ElevenLabs).
• Improve system performance, real-time audio, and reliability.
• Contribute to deployment (Docker, CI/CD, Linux).
• Work closely with a flat, remote-first team where ideas move quickly from concept to release.

What they’re looking for

• Strong skills in PHP (Symfony) and Node.js (Express/WebSockets).
• Database expertise (MySQL/MariaDB, Redis).
• Experience with AI/ML APIs, especially conversational AI.
• Hands-on with telephony/messaging APIs.
• Solid grounding in Git, testing, debugging, and software best practices.
• Clear communicator, proactive, and comfortable working remotely.

Nice to have

• TensorFlow/PyTorch or AI model fine-tuning experience.
• Some frontend skills (JS, Stimulus/jQuery, Bootstrap/Tailwind).
• Background in automation, workflow, or CRM systems.