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Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer, (Forward Deployed), GPS

Scale AILondon, UKGPS Engineering
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
24 Mar 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Scale AI is searching for a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer for its Global Public Sector team based in London, UK. This position suits a seasoned professional with a strong background in full-stack development who wants to shape the future of artificial intelligence within public sector operations.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate directly with public sector clients to define project scope, gather feedback, and deliver technical solutions for complex challenges.
Design production-grade applications that connect artificial intelligence models with modern full-stack frameworks, covering user interfaces, backend APIs, and systems.
Deploy and oversee infrastructure within cloud environments to guarantee system security, integrity, scalability, and long-term reliability.
Build core platform features that can be reused across various international client use cases.
Work alongside design, product, and data teams to create robust applications that fit the broader technical architecture.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related quantitative field.
Bring five or more years of post-graduation, full-stack engineering experience.
Demonstrate proficiency in React, TypeScript, Next.js, Python, Node.js, and PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
Possess hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud providers such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
Show a proven capability to architect scalable, production-grade applications while managing cloud environments.
Display experience operating directly inside customer infrastructure to deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot end-to-end solutions.
Demonstrate a self-starting approach with the technical maturity to handle ambiguous requirements and deliver dependable software.
Utilize driven asynchronous communication methodologies to minimize friction.
Bring experience building solutions involving large language models alongside a strong understanding of the generative AI landscape.

Nice to Have

Previous experience working in a forward-deployed engineer or dedicated customer engineer capacity.
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with operations teams.

Skills and Tools

Python
AWS, GCP, Azure
Kubernetes, Docker
React, Node.js, TypeScript, Next.js
PostgreSQL, MongoDB

About the Company

Scale AI focuses on developing reliable artificial intelligence systems for major decisions, providing high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power leading models. The organization helps enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that create real impact. Scale AI collaborates with industry leaders and government entities, including the Government of Qatar and U.S. government agencies like the Army and Air Force. The company operates as an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Scale AI careers page to submit their application and learn more about the role.

Skills and tech stack

PythonAWSGCPAzureKubernetesDockerReactNode.jsTypeScript

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is located in London, UK, and is not a remote role.

What department is this position in?

This role is part of the GPS Engineering department within the Global Public Sector team.

What level of experience is required?

Applicants must have five or more years of post-graduation, full-stack engineering experience.

What technical skills are needed?

Required technical skills include React, TypeScript, Next.js, Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL or MongoDB, along with hands-on experience using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Is there a waiting period to reapply if previously rejected?

Yes, Scale AI has a policy requiring a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Scale AI careers page.

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