Hybrid - Reading, UK (3 days per week in the office)
We're looking for a backend-leaning Senior Software Developer to join our growing engineering team and help build the technology that powers Montu UK. You'll work with TypeScript, React, NestJS, PostgreSQL (RDS), AWS Lambda and other modern cloud technologies to build scalable products that directly support patient care.
This is a hybrid role based in Reading, with an expectation of working from the office three days per week.
The UK engineering team works closely with the business to deliver software that improves both operational efficiency and the quality of care we provide to patients. We have the autonomy to prioritise and schedule our work in line with business needs, allowing us to focus on delivering meaningful outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an industry-leading product, influence technical decisions, and grow within a company that's transforming healthcare through technology.
At Montu, technology sits at the heart of everything we do. You'll build software that improves internal operations while making a genuine difference to patient outcomes.
Direct impact
Work closely with stakeholders and see the features you build quickly translate into real improvements for patients and the business.
Opportunity to shape the future
Influence architecture, technical decisions and engineering standards as we continue to scale our platform.
Purpose-driven work
Join a fast-growing company where your work contributes to improving access to healthcare and better patient experiences.
Design, architect and build scalable, high-performance applications using modern technologies.
Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js, TypeScript and NestJS.
Build and enhance cloud infrastructure using AWS, ensuring security, scalability and reliability.
Own solutions from discovery through to delivery, monitoring and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with product managers, designers and engineers to solve complex business problems.
Contribute to technical design, code reviews and engineering best practices.
5+ years' experience in software development.
Strong experience building backend applications with Node.js and TypeScript.
Experience designing scalable distributed systems and APIs.
Working knowledge of AWS services such as Lambda, RDS, SQS and related cloud technologies.
Strong understanding of software architecture, testing and engineering best practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to working within cross-functional teams.
A passion for building high-quality software that makes a measurable impact.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5.5%.
Hybrid working with a modern office in Reading.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Cross-functional collaboration across Montu and Health Innovation Labs.
The opportunity to represent the business at industry events, conferences and awards.
Montu is the UK's leading medical cannabis company, with operations globally that facilitate access to cannabis therapies through locally integrated healthcare ecosystems. We streamline the patient journey from end to end and continue to set new standards in cannabis care.
Our mission is to improve the lives of millions of people through cannabis therapies. As medical cannabis becomes increasingly accessible around the world, we're building the technology, products and services that will shape the future of patient care.
We take a technology-first approach to improving the patient experience, from delivering best-in-class digital healthcare to developing innovative supply chain and pharmacy solutions. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the sector, we're looking for talented engineers who want to build products with real purpose and lasting impact.
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Montu is Australia's largest healthtech business with a focus on alternative healthcare. Founded in 2019, it supports patients, doctors and pharmacies through its Alternaleaf clinic, offers accredited healthcare education to clinicians via its SAGED platform, and dispensing solutions to pharmacies across Australia through Leafio. Montu is also the founding member of Cannabis Council Australia, a non-for-profit advocacy body that advances legislative change across the healthcare landscape. Our mission is to make alternative healthcare more affordable and accessible for the millions who could benefit.