Job Advert VSNi has a vision "to see the challenges of global food production eradicated through the effective application of data, analytics and technology." To support our ambition, we are driving a culture that values flexibility, collaboration, growth, and respect.
How we deliver our ambition is to develop and sell analytical software and data management solutions to support bio-scientists in many disciplines across the globe, be they in educational, not for-profit, or commercial settings.
Our technical software and platform products are complemented by a growing consultancy and training proposition.
Currently, commercial plant and animal breeders are our primary focus, but at the right time we expect to expand into other sectors such as retail or pharmaceuticals.
VSNi's heritage stretches back over 20 years as one of the world's foremost providers of statistical software to the biosciences.
Now we are on a transformation journey to become a fully digitised 'software-as-a-service' vendor expanding our offering into data management and workflow optimisation as well as analytics.
This means making our products available via cloud-computing to our customers, but also taking advantage of digital tools to deliver an enhanced online and offline customer experience, improving back-office activities to drive improved sales and marketing and customer support performance, growing the business in an effective, efficient, and highly measurable way.
Interested to know more?
Here's what we're looking for: Job Title: Senior Full Stack Developer We're seeking a Senior-level full-stack engineer with a deep understanding of scalable data systems.
You'll work with a recently transformed, fast-moving team to build and maintain data-driven applications, leveraging new technologies and skillsets in a dynamic environment that values innovation and effective delivery.
This role is ideal for a seasoned developer ready to take ownership of full-stack projects, lead a small team, and maintain high code quality standards.
You'll work closely with the CTO on architectural decisions, team development practices, and have a direct impact on shaping our development ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities: ? Deliver scalable data systems from end to end.
? Lead junior engineers by conducting code reviews, mentoring on best practices, and fostering a collaborative, learning-oriented team culture.
? Collaborate with the CTO to define and implement architectural standards.
? Maintain and improve CI/CD workflows, testing practices, and system integration processes.
Required Experience: Proficient in the following: ? 5 years of experience in full-stack development for scalable, production-level applications.
? Strong experience with TypeScript, Python, and React.
? Proficiency in SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
? Testing experience with unit, integration, and UI testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Playwright).
? Experience with Git, CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab), and version control.
? Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Desirable: ? Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Kafka for data processing and infrastructure management.
? Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
Required Skills: ? Self-starter and a person that takes ownership of your own code ? The ability to perform bug finding and undertake code corrections ? The ability to work within an existing application framework ? The ability to work independently due to time zone and workload differences ? Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset ? Outstanding organisational abilities, meticulous attention to detail and time management skills What is on offer for you ? A work culture focused on innovation and creating lasting value for our clients and employees ? Ongoing learning opportunities to help you acquire new skills or deepen existing expertise ? A flat, non-hierarchical structure that will enable you to work with senior partners and directly with clients ? Competitive salary, depending on experience ? 28 days of holiday plus national bank holidays ? Company annual bonus, when declared by the Board (non-contractual) ? Option to participate in company share scheme (non-contractual) ? Option to participate in company medical insurance scheme (non-contractual) Location Remote working allowed, but regular attendance at our Hemel Hempstead office is required