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Senior Engineer - Checkatrade Labs
Hybrid role, three days a week at our office in King's Cross
Revolutionise the Trades Industry with Cutting-Edge Tech
Checkatrade Labs is not your typical engineering team. We are the high-velocity innovation hub within Checkatrade, operating like a startup inside an established, industry-leading company. Our mission? To rapidly experiment, build, and launch game-changing products that digitise the UK trades market.
If you’re the kind of engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves solving real-world problems with AI, and wants to see the tangible impact of your work in production from day one, this is the team for you.
Why Join Checkatrade Labs?
Move at Startup Speed – We launch MVPs in weeks, not months. Work in small, autonomous teams that make decisions fast.
AI-First Engineering – We harness the power of AI tools and APIs in production from day one, accelerating development and enhancing product capabilities.
Build Zero-to-One Products – Experience the thrill of taking an idea from concept to a fully operational product.
Data-Driven Decisions – We prioritise instrumentation, analytics, and rapid experimentation to validate ideas.
Hands-On Innovation – Work directly with users, founders, and stakeholders to shape products that disrupt the home improvement industry.
What You'll Be Doing
Build & Launch Fast – Create and deploy MVPs in weeks, not months.
Own Technical Direction – Make key architectural decisions that balance speed with scalability.
Experiment Rapidly – Prototype, test, and iterate quickly while maintaining high standards of data collection.
Work Autonomously – Collaborate with product entrepreneurs and take ownership of engineering decisions.
Be Empowered with AI – Leverage AI-powered development tools to move faster and smarter.
Who You Are
A builder at heart – You love crafting new products from scratch.
Passionate about startups and zero-to-one development.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapid decision-making.
Self-directed with strong entrepreneurial instincts.
Excited to wear multiple hats and work across the full stack.
Interested in eventually becoming a tech co-founder or startup CTO.
Your Tech Superpowers
Strong full-stack engineering skills with experience in rapid prototyping.
Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, React, and cloud platforms.
A data-driven mindset with experience in metrics-based development.
A track record of shipping in fast-paced environments.
Hands-on experience with API development and modern software engineering practices.
Our Tech Stack
Frontend: React, TypeScript
Backend: Node.js, TypeScript
Cloud: Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Firestore)
AI: Claude/GPT, Clinebot, Devin
Tools: Retool for MVPs, PERN Stack for durable applications
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a technical co-founder or want to experience the thrill of startup-style innovation with the resources and stability of a leading company, this is your chance. Join Checkatrade Labs and help us shape the future of home improvement services through rapid innovation, AI-powered engineering, and industry-first solutions.
About the Company
Checkatrade is one of the UK’s top online marketplaces for home improvements and repairs.
Our mission is to be the trusted foundation of every home by connecting people with trades and tools to make home improvements easy – because we believe safe and happy homes improve lives, support livelihoods, and build communities.
From our humble beginnings in 1998 to becoming a national household name, we’re on an exciting journey. For more than 25 years Checkatrade has stood for reputation and raising standards – whether that is f...
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