Senior Engineer - Checkatrade Labs Hybrid role, three days a week at our office in King's Cross Revolutionise the Trades Industry with Cutting-Edge Tech Checkatrade Labs is not your typical engineering team. We are the high-velocity innovation hub within Checkatrade, operating like a startup inside an established, industry-leading company. Our mission? To rapidly experiment, build, and launch game-changing products that digitise the UK trades market. If youre the kind of engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves solving real-world problems with AI, and wants to see the tangible impact of your work in production from day one, this is the team for you. Why Join Checkatrade Labs? Move at Startup Speed We launch MVPs in weeks, not months. Work in small, autonomous teams that make decisions fast.

AI-First Engineering We harness the power of AI tools and APIs in production from day one, accelerating development and enhancing product capabilities.

Build Zero-to-One Products Experience the thrill of taking an idea from concept to a fully operational product.

Data-Driven Decisions We prioritise instrumentation, analytics, and rapid experimentation to validate ideas.

Hands-On Innovation Work directly with users, founders, and stakeholders to shape products that disrupt the home improvement industry.

What You'll Be Doing Build & Launch Fast Create and deploy MVPs in weeks, not months.

Own Technical Direction Make key architectural decisions that balance speed with scalability.

Experiment Rapidly Prototype, test, and iterate quickly while maintaining high standards of data collection.

Work Autonomously Collaborate with product entrepreneurs and take ownership of engineering decisions.

Be Empowered with AI Leverage AI-powered development tools to move faster and smarter.

Who You Are A builder at heart You love crafting new products from scratch.

Passionate about startups and zero-to-one development .

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapid decision-making .

Self-directed with strong entrepreneurial instincts .

Excited to wear multiple hats and work across the full stack .

Interested in eventually becoming a tech co-founder or startup CTO .

Your Tech Superpowers Strong full-stack engineering skills with experience in rapid prototyping .

Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, React , and cloud platforms .

A data-driven mindset with experience in metrics-based development .

A track record of shipping in fast-paced environments.

Hands-on experience with API development and modern software engineering practices.

Our Tech Stack Frontend : React, TypeScript

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. Backend : Node.js, TypeScript Cloud : Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Firestore) AI : Claude/GPT, Clinebot, Devin Tools : Retool for MVPs, PERN Stack for durable applications If youve ever dreamed of being a technical co-founder or want to experience the thrill of startup-style innovation with the resources and stability of a leading company, this is your chance. Join Checkatrade Labs and help us shape the future of home improvement services through rapid innovation, AI-powered engineering, and industry-first solutions. About us Were Checkatrade the UKs leading platform for finding a tradesperson. With more than 50,000 trades listed and over 6 million reviews, we help homeowners get jobs done right and help tradespeople grow their business. Were growing fast, with big plans to become the go-to brand for home improvements. If you care about great work, take pride in the details, and want to make an impact, youll fit right in.

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