Software Engineer
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
Posted 2 days ago
About the role
Software Engineer - Glasgow
We're looking for a full-stack developer to join Phlo as a Software Engineer. You'll work across our products and platforms as part of a close-knit team of developers, designers, testers 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 other engineers, designers, product owners and the wider business to deliver our vision of the pharmacy of the future.
- Working collaboratively with other engineers, designers, product owners and 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 maintaining strong engineering judgement.
- Building our products. You'll own and deliver substantial product changes alongside your team, working confidently across multiple areas of the codebase and improving the code as you go.
- Breaking work down and taking it through to delivery. You'll turn complex tasks into clear objectives, work through them methodically and raise pull requests early and often.
- Taking the lead on smaller projects, with the support of your team and manager and growing into larger ones.
- Designing the technical approach for new features, making sure the solution is maintainable and fit for purpose.
- Reviewing and testing the work of other engineers, thoroughly testing changes and guiding authors towards better solutions.
- Researching technologies and approaches for upcoming work, then documenting your findings and recommendations clearly for the team.
- Supporting our production systems, working issues through to resolution and
- documenting what you learn to help others resolve similar issues more efficiently.
- Helping the team improve. You'll advocate for better ways of working and take the initiative on the improvements you spot, proactively driving them forward
- Contributing to engineering initiatives that improve how we build software across the team.
- Sharing what you know by acting as a buddy to new joiners and helping others build their knowledge and confidence.
- 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 of full-stack web development. You'll be as comfortable using an SQL database as you are building APIs and responsive web applications.
- 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 good understanding of modern web and cloud technologies and the judgement to choose practical solutions.
- Some experience of planning your own work and breaking larger problems into manageable tasks.
- A solution-focused mindset. You'll work past problems and help the team and wider business reach their goals.
- The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- The ability to make change happen. You'll know how to identify the problems worth fixing and bring people along with you to get them solved.
- An open and collaborative attitude. You'll enjoy helping others and making sure the team as a whole succeeds.
- 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 £48,000 - £58,000 depending on experience
- Opportunity to join a high growth health tech business
- Opportunities for career progression as the business scales
- 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 07.09.26. 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. 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 idea’s 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.
Pay: £48,000.00-£58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G2