Role Overview

As our Senior Developer, reporting directly to the CTO, you will be responsible for helping to architect and build the product. This key role requires an experienced full-stack senior developer with experience using PHP, Laravel & Vue.js. You will be instrumental in making Complyfirst’s solutions effective and scalable.

You will:

• Build and Scale: Architect, develop, and maintain high performance, secure applications using Python and modern frameworks.
• Drive AI/ML Innovation: Design and integrate AI/ML solutions that enhance compliance automation.
• Collaborate Across the Stack: Collaborate in developing sleek user interfaces using modern frontend technologies.
• Lead Technically: Set and uphold high standards in code quality, security, and performance while shaping our technical roadmap.
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with founders, engineers, and designers to turn innovative ideas into real-world solutions.
• Stay Ahead: Continuously research the latest technological trends - especially in AI and machine learning - and drive adoption where impactful.
• Take Ownership: Operate with autonomy, take full responsibility for your work, and play a key role in engineering excellence.

Your profile

• Top 1% Talent – We’re looking for the top 1%. You’re exceptionally smart, driven, and ambitious.
• 4+ Years of Experience in professional software development, with expertise in PHP, Laravel & Vue.js… Experience with Python and AI/ML is a plus.
• High Agency and Low Ego with the ability to work autonomously while maintaining team alignment.
• Obsessed with Excellence – You take pride in your work and building best-in-class solutions
• Extreme Ownership – You don’t wait for instructions. You take charge, figure things out, and deliver results.
• You Believe in Hard Work – You genuinely enjoy working, believe in hard work, and want to build something world-class.
• Resilient Under Pressure – You’re able to remain efficient in high pressure environments and stressful situations
• Obsessed with Technology – You’re obsessed with technology, particularly AI, continuously learning, and staying ahead of the pack.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation & Equity – Competitive salary based on experience plus performance-based share options, reviewed regularly and tied to success metrics, offering real wealth creation potential.
• Hybrid Working Model: 3 days in-office (Hillsborough, NI), 2 days remote for flexibility and collaboration.
• Generous Time Off: 25 days + bank holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits: Private medical and dental cover
• Direct Founder Collaboration: Work closely with leadership on strategic initiatives
• Join an Elite Team: Work with a top-tier, highly competent team, including professionals from Goldman Sachs and Citi bank.
• Fast-Track Career Growth: Enjoy significant career development in a rapidly growing early-stage start-up.
• High-Autonomy Culture: Thrive in a low-bureaucracy environment, with minimal meetings, and high individual autonomy culture
• Meaningful impact: Make a meaningful impact by helping top tier financial institutions implement effective compliance solutions.