Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer - Glasgow
We’re looking for an experienced full-stack developer to join Phlo as a Senior Software Engineer. You’ll help develop Phlo Connect, our industry-leading healthcare provider platform, alongside our Clinical Check, Dispensing and prescription order management systems. You’ll be part of a close-knit team of developers, designers and product owners, with the autonomy and influence to help shape the future of Phlo.

The Job
On a day-to-day basis, you’ll be involved in:

• Working collaboratively with developers, designers, product owner sand the wider business to deliver our vision of the pharmacy of the future.
• Working in small, collaborative teams where AI-assisted development is part of our day-to-day approach. You’ll use AI tools thoughtfully to spend less time on routine work and more time solving the problems that matter, while sharing effect live practices and maintaining strong engineering judgement.
• Communicating complex technical subjects clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Building our products and leading by example through hands-on development. You’ll help establish effective engineering practices and maintain the quality of our systems.
• Planning complex work, breaking it into manageable tasks and leading projects through to delivery. Our teams are given the autonomy to shape technical solutions and own their outcomes.
• Designing the technical approach and architecture for projects, identifying the key components, data structures and delivery steps required.
• Researching areas of technical uncertainty, clearly documenting findings and reviewing recommendations with the team.
• Helping the team improve by identifying better ways of working and driving small initiatives that strengthen our engineering practices.
• Mentoring other developers, helping them identify opportunities for growth and supporting them through their development.
• Working with technologies including TypeScript, React, Koa, Next.js, Vite, Playwright, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, GCP and Azure DevOps.

The Person
Ideally, we’re looking for someone with:

• Experience building, deploying and supporting software in production. You’ll be comfortable taking an idea from concept through to a reliable product used by Phlo’s patients and healthcare partners.
• A strong understanding of modern web and cloud technologies, with the judgement to choose practical solutions and establish effective technical patterns
• The ability to take a holistic view of the systems you’re building. You’ll look beyond an individual feature, understand how components fit together and identify emerging patterns, risks and architectural issues early.
• Experience planning and delivering complex work, including breaking larger problems into manageable tasks and taking ownership through to completion.
• A solution-focused mindset. You’ll work through ambiguity, identify the problems worth solving and help the team and wider business achieve their goals.
• The ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and adapt your approach for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• The ability to make change happen. You’ll know how to improve systems and ways of working while bringing others with you.
• An open and collaborative attitude. You’ll enjoy sharing knowledge, supporting the development of others and helping the team succeed as a whole.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies, including the thoughtful use of AI-assisted development, while maintaining strong engineering judgement and accountability.

The Perks
And in joining Phlo, you’ll receive a competitive package designed to support your wellbeing, development and success, including:

• Salary between £58,000- £65,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to join ahigh growth health-tech business
• Company Bonus Scheme-up to 10% depending on performance
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays)
• An extra day of annual leave for every complete year of service, up to 5 extra days
• An extra day off for your Birthday to prolong the celebrations
• Pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance via Vitality
• Bereavement Leave policy covering family, friends, pets, and miscarriage
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay after 1 year of service
• Charity Day to support a cause that’s important to you
• Dependant Leave to take care of the people who rely on you
• Duvet Days to rest and reset
• Fertility Leave to support your journey to parenthood
• Pawternity Leave to welcome a new pet
• Menopause Leave to support employees
• 20% Staff Discount on Phlo Clinic products
• 8 x free professional counselling sessions to support your mental health
• Perkbox membership for discounts and points
• £500 Employee Referral Scheme
• Hybrid working, casual dress code and a great culture

Please note, eligibility criteria for benefits applies.

Interested? Please apply now.

Closing date for applications is 18.08.26. Please note that the advert may close early, depending on application volume.

The Logistics
We’re headquartered in the Onyx building on Bothwell St in Glasgow City Centre. While this role is predominantly remote, we support a blend of in-person collaboration and flexible hybrid working.

About Phlo
Phlo is ranked 13th in the Sunday Times 100 Tech 2026, recognising it as one of the UK's fastest-growing technology companies. At Phlo, we’re redefining modern healthcare - combining innovation, compassion and technology, putting patients at the heart of everything we do.

Our mission is to help people across the UK take control of their health by making access to care simpler, faster and more personal.

We’re a team of professionals who share the same values - collaboration, curiosity and a genuine drive to make a difference. It’s that shared purpose that makes Phlo a rewarding place to work and one where great ideas turn into meaningful impact.

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Phlo as we continue to scale up rapidly. By joining the team, you will have an opportunity to grow our company and enhance our products from day one.

For more information about Phlo’s services please visit www.phloclinic.co.uk, www.wearephlo.com or check out our socials and Trustpilot reviews!

To deliver great service to Phlo’s patients we're building a company that’s reflective of their diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace that promotes and values difference, where everyone, from any background, can do their best work and be proud to belong.