Lead Software Engineer

Location: Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid) / Remote within the UK

Company: Imersual Ltd

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £58,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Deadline: 31 July 2026

About Imersual Ltd.

Imersual Ltd is an immersive technology company developing next-generation AI-powered tools for 3D content creation, extended reality (XR), WebXR and virtual production. Our flagship platform, BeeStoon, enables users to generate editable 3D assets and environments from images and videos using advanced AI pipelines.

We work with universities, creative industries, game developers, digital heritage organisations and enterprise partners to build scalable cloud-based technologies that reduce production time while maintaining professional-quality output.

As our platform grows, we are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our engineering team and lead the design and development of scalable software systems across our AI platform.

The role

The successful candidate will lead the development of modern web applications and cloud-based software systems supporting Imersual's AI platform.

Working closely with AI engineers, product designers, and technical leadership, you will design scalable software architecture, develop production-ready applications, and integrate machine learning services into customer-facing products.

This is a senior technical position requiring excellent software engineering experience and the ability to mentor junior developers while contributing to long-term technical strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using modern JavaScript and TypeScript frameworks.
• Build and maintain React and Next.js applications.
• Develop backend services using Node.js and ASP.NET Core.
• Design RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
• Integrate AI models and external APIs into production software.
• Develop cloud-native applications deployed on AWS.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and containerised deployments using Docker.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to integrate machine learning workflows into production systems.
• Improve software architecture, maintainability, and application performance.
• Lead code reviews and establish engineering best practices.
• Mentor junior software developers.
• Participate in technical planning and architectural decision-making.
• Work closely with product management to deliver high-quality software releases.
• Produce technical documentation where required.
• Support software testing, debugging, and release management.
• Contribute to long-term platform scalability and security.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate substantial commercial experience in software engineering, including:

• Minimum five years' professional software development experience.
• Excellent knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Strong commercial experience with React.
• Experience with Next.js.
• Experience developing backend applications using Node.js.
• Experience with ASP.NET Core or similar backend technologies.
• Experience designing REST APIs.
• Experience integrating third-party APIs.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Experience using Docker.
• Experience working with Git-based workflows.
• Strong understanding of software architecture.
• Experience with Agile software development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Desirables

Experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous:

• GraphQL
• Kubernetes
• AI or LLM integrations
• Computer Vision applications
• Three.js
• WebGL
• Unreal Engine integrations
• WebXR
• CI/CD pipelines
• Microservice architecture
• Prompt engineering
• Machine learning deployment
• Performance optimisation
• Design systems
• Storybook
• SaaS platform development

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid working
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies
• Career progression within a fast-growing technology company
• Exposure to international research and innovation projects
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative engineering culture

Equality Statement

Imersual Ltd is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by UK law.

Applications are welcomed from candidates both within and outside the UK. If the successful candidate requires permission to work in the UK, Imersual Ltd may consider supporting an application under the UK Skilled Worker route, where the role and candidate meet the relevant immigration requirements and any necessary Home Office approvals are obtained. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, regardless of their current immigration status.

Application Process

Shortlisted candidates will complete a technical interview followed by a final interview with senior management.

Application Deadline: 31 July 2026, 11:59 PM (BST)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; however, all applications received by the closing date will be given full consideration. Imersual Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are therefore encouraged.