Software Engineer

The Role 

Based in our Dundee R&D operation, you will have the agency to impact the flow of technology—from introducing the smallest code change to making big system design improvements. We are looking for talented, energetic A-players who are comfortable introducing and embracing new approaches and tools while fitting them with proven existing systems. 

We believe software is a team sport, where collaboration with Product and across stakeholder groups is the key to our success. You won't just solve for code; you will dive deep into the domain to ensure our systems deliver meaningful results and genuine customer success. We value high-agency engineers who bring strong opinions to the table—judgement is critical here, and knowing when to say "no" is considered just as vital as saying "yes." In this role, your insights and expertise will be essential data points that directly shape the evolution of our platform and the advancement of your technical domain. 

You will work on Personalize at Optimove, which is at the critical intersection of big data and real-time execution, building robust microservices and streaming architectures designed to handle millions of events. Our mission is to eliminate technical bottlenecks by providing a seamless, AI-driven infrastructure that allows for hyper-personalized marketing experiences at scale. 

Responsibilities 

• End-to-End Solutions: Design and develop full-stack solutions delivering Machine Learning model deployments ensuring operational reliability and efficiency. 
• Full-Cycle Ownership: Own your solution from design to production, including automated testing and deployment. 
• System Evolution: Understand and own existing technical solutions while extending them in new ways, managing complexity and technical debt effectively. 
• Data-Driven: Work with multiple database types and complex data structures. 
• Proactive Problem Solving: Maintain a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems. 
• Decision Making: Use a diligent and considered decision-making process, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver recommendations that achieve business goals. 

Requirements 

• Experience: 2+ years of experience developing services in a modern language such as Node.js, Python, Java, Golang or Rust. 
• Data & DevOps: Comfortable working with big data, automated unit-testing, and CI/CD tools/workflows. 
• Cloud Services: Experience with Cloud Services such as AWS or GCP. 
• Location: Ability to work in a hybrid model 2+ days per week from our office in Dundee. 
• Right to Work: Must have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time). 
• Education: BSc. in Computer Science or equivalent. 

Advantages 

• Experience with MLOps, DevOps or related delivery areas. 
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. 
• Understanding of micro-services architecture and No-SQL database design. 
• Experience with containerization (e.g. Docker) and orchestration (e.g. K8s). 

Optimove offers a vibrant, people-first culture where innovation, ownership, and continuous learning shape everything we do. Our UK team enjoys a modern office with a hybrid work model, daily lunch budget when onsite, and a fully stocked kitchen, along with a wide range of social events throughout the year. We’re committed to helping our people grow in an inclusive, supportive workplace recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech and for Wellbeing.