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Software Engineer (AI Product Focus)
About Burendo
We're an award-winning consultancy known for delivering exceptional products and services through technology. We collaborate closely with organisations to help them accelerate value delivery and create outstanding customer experiences.
Our mission: To empower organisations to make a real difference for people, society, and the planet through:
- Efficient, user-friendly technology
- Fast, problem-solving solutions
At Burendo, we’re driven by shared purpose—believing that together, we can achieve incredible things. Our approach talent differentiates us:
- Pragmatic delivery: Think big, plan practically, adapt quickly, and focus on results.
- Innovation and challenge: We embrace disruption, question the status quo, and foster collaboration.
- People-first culture:
- Value partnerships and diverse perspectives
- Prioritise fair treatment and openness
- Share expertise to help others grow
Your Role
We’re seeking great engineers from diverse backgrounds who can contribute to all areas of the tech stack—from start to finish—throughout the software development lifecycle.
Your First Project
You’ll begin by working internally on an AI Product powered by Claude, so relevant AI experience is a plus.
Requirements: What We Value
At Burendo, we teach skills but forge our culture through shared behaviours. Here’s what matters most to us:
Core Behaviours
- Passion for engineering and a desire to keep learning
- Clear, concise coding that’s maintainable
- Pragmatism over "gold-plating"—cut through complexity
- Quality as a shared responsibility: Write and rigorously test your own code
- Comfortable working in pairing or mobbing scenarios
- Wire collaboration—think respect, openness, and constructiveness
- DevOps mindset: Avoid "throwing code over the fence" and stay involved until delivery
- Team player mentality: Focus on building others up—not just being the "hero"
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Expected Technical Strengths
You must demonstrate foundation-level proficiency in at least three of the following areas:
- Coding in: Python, JavaScript, Node.js, C#, Java
- Hands-on AWS / Azure experience
- Infrastructure-as-code (IaC): Terraform or equivalent
- CI/CD excellence: GitHub Actions, GitLabCI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps
- Agile fluency: Working in fast-paced, iterative environments
- Live system support: Experience monitoring and maintaining production apps
- Tech stack adaptability: Ability to quickly onboard and leverage new systems
- Version control proficiency: Git mastery
- Databases: Experience with relational/NoSQL options
- Soft leadership: Mentoring and uplifting engineers
Bonus Expertise (Not Required but Helpful)
- Claude/Gemini/OpenAI API production builds
- NoSQL databases: MongoDB experience
- Public sector / healthcare tech relevance
- Community engagement: Blogging, hosting meetups
- Contemporary tech consultancy familiarity
All the above must-haves are foundational; our team will invest in your growth—but these establish a strong baseline!
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Benefits & Perks
Our benefits package reflects a people-first philosophy with work-life balance, development, and support as priorities:
Holiday & Wellness
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional paid day for special occasion celebrations
- Progressive bonus after service milestones:
- +1 day of leave after 2 years (26 days total)
- +2 days after 5 years (28 days total)
- 200£ monthly wellness allowance
Growth & Learning
- Annual 2,000£ self-directed training budget
- Paid familial leave for life events (e.g., births, adoptions)
Financial Security
- 5% employer pension contribution (50% matched by Burendo)
- Life assurance = 4 times your salary
- C Aguirre-liaison to a mental health/well-being assistance programme
Extra Support
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Enhanced sick pay policy
Optional Savings Schemes
- Salary sacrifice benefits including:
- Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers
- Home office / tech stipend
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Additional pension contributions
Fun & Culture
- Active employee social programme with events, workshops, and outings
Equal Opportunities
We commit to fair treatment for all applicants, regardless of: Age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, sexuality, or religion.
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Applications are open to all. No perfect CV—only passion and potential! Reach out and let’s discuss how you fit.
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