Creative Solutions Engineer (11 month parental leave cover)
FULL-STACK ENGINEER ( CLAUDE-NATIVE, GCP)📄
As a Creative Solutions Engineer (L2) at Precis, you will work hands-on with building and maintaining cloud-native systems that enable scalable, automated, and forward-looking creative technology solutions. You will design and implement backend services, data pipelines, and full-stack applications that support experimentation, innovation, and production-grade systems—always with a strong focus on scalability, robust security, and maintainability.
Sitting within our Creative Tech team, this intermediate role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys shipping real systems, learning by doing, and contributing to architecture and security discussions. You will join an inclusive, cross-functional team of experts in media, analytics, and tech dedicated to helping digital brands thrive.
Are you curious to learn more about us? Read more about us here. For insights into what life is like at Precis and a peek at the perks of working with us, visit this page. In our Handbook, you can get a neat summary of who we are, our culture and our offices. In this document, we have summarised what our recruitment process looks like. Take a look!
What You Will Be Doing 💼
Engineering & Platform Development
Design, build, and maintain backend services, APIs, and data pipelines using TypeScript and Node.jsBuild and maintain full-stack solutions, including user interfaces using React and Next.jsDevelop and operate cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform, working with services such as Cloud Run, Datastore/Firestore, and other common GCP componentsContribute to internal platforms and tooling that enable large-scale creative production, automation, and custom workflowsEnsure solutions are designed and implemented with strong security-first principles, cloud infrastructure security, supply chain security, and data protection standard operating procedures.Work with Git as part of a collaborative development workflow, including code reviews and shared ownership of codebasesParticipate in documentation and knowledge sharing to support long-term maintainability of systems
Solution Design, Automation & Innovation
Translate creative and operational needs into robust and secure technical solutionsHelp design and evolve systems that support creative automation, with a strong focus on exploring and applying AI in thoughtful, secure, and production-grade ways where it creates real valueCollaborate closely with other engineers, creative technologists, and stakeholders within Creative, such as designers and strategists.Continuously improve existing systems through iteration, refactoring, security patching, and technical curiosity
Core Requirements
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR ✔️
Professional experience as a software engineer at an intermediate level (L2 within our internal leveling framework)Strong fundamentals in TypeScript and backend development using Node.jsExperience building and maintaining full-stack applications, including frontend development with React and Next.jsExperience building and operating backend services, APIs, and/or data pipelines in productionExperience working with Google Cloud PlatformA solid understanding of cloud-native architecture, secure coding practices, access management, and resilient system designExperience working with Git in a team-based development environmentAbility to work independently on tasks while collaborating effectively with others
Nice-to-have
Experience with PythonExperience working with Figma, including building or supporting plugins and workflowsExperience with ExtendScript or development for creative tools such as After EffectsExperience with JavaScript bundlers such as Webpack, Esbuild, or similar toolsFamiliarity with node-based automation systems such as n8nFamiliarity with information security frameworks or regulatory standards, or general cloud security best practices)Exposure to automation systems, AI-enabled solutions, or large-scale production pipelinesInterest in creative technology, digital advertising, or understanding what makes effective creativeCuriosity and an innovation mindset — especially around using technology thoughtfully rather than following trends
What We Offer🌟
You can read our full offering in our handbook.
An 11 month fixed-term contract. An intense learning environment where you will be able to grow and develop your skills and passions alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.A culture that is built on collaboration, trust and innovation. We value having fun together - that’s why we also have regular afterworks, team events and a yearly festival.Transparent salary setting, you can find all our salary bands in our Handbook - this is a L2 role within the Creative Tech column. Check it out!30 days paid leave, flexible public holidays, parental pay, a solid pension scheme and key insurances. Or different offices also offer different perks such as massage, health care contributions, free book orders, healthy snacks & great coffee, ERP programs and your choice of PC or Mac.A diverse environment with a high focus on inclusion and belonging. We speak over 27 native languages around Precis and our internal inclusion score is 4.3 out of 5.
We are committed to building an inclusive and fair workplace that attracts talent and advances its people, regardless of their background, experiences or perspectives. We believe that a diverse set of minds will continue to contribute to our innovative culture and our ability to reinvent ourselves constantly.
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