Software & DevOps Engineer – SoPost (Newcastle, UK)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)
Company: SoPost
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 16 December 2025
About SoPost
SoPost is a pioneering digital sampling company that connects global brands with consumers through personalised, data-driven experiences. We work with over 200 leading brands, including major beauty and FMCG groups.
Our achievements include:
- Sunday Times Tech Track 100 (Top 50)
- Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade (2023)
- Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work (2024)
At SoPost, we believe it’s our people—not just our technology—that set us apart.
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Software & DevOps Engineer to join our cross-functional Engineering team. You’ll work closely with product managers and designers to build innovative, high-performance software used at scale.
This role combines:
- 80% software development
- 20% DevOps and cloud engineering using Google Cloud Platform
You’ll own key areas of the system and help drive continuous improvement across the platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build scalable, high-performance web applications
- Collaborate with product managers and designers
- Contribute to cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines
- Improve system reliability, performance, and security
- Support high-traffic production systems
Technology Stack
- Backend: Elixir (legacy), TypeScript, Bun, Hono
- Frontend: React
- Cloud: Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud Functions)
- Additional languages: Go, Python
Elixir experience is not required, but willingness to learn is beneficial.
Essential Skills
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar web development role
- Experience with modern JavaScript and TypeScript technologies
- Interest in full-stack development and cloud deployment
Desirable Skills
- Functional programming experience
- Database design and indexing
- Test Driven Development
- Git, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 28 days annual leave, including Christmas to New Year closure
- One additional “Life Moment” day per year
- Quarterly wellness allowance
- Fully paid 4-week sabbatical after 5 and 10 years
- Professional development and training budget
- Flexible working arrangements
- SoPost Me Anywhere – work abroad for 2 weeks per year
- Medical cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support
Hiring Process
- 30-minute video call with CTO or Head of Cloud and Security
- In-person technical test and technical interview
- Final virtual interview with Founder and CEO
- References and formal offer
Important Information
- UK-based role
- Right to work in the UK is required
- Visa sponsorship is not available
- Background checks apply
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
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