Senior Software Engineer (Java / React)
Come shape the future of education with us.
Timetabling is difficult. Balancing selections, resources and allocations can feel like you’re spinning plates. At Griddle, we build software that does the heavy lifting so schools can focus on what really matters.
Griddle is part of the Compass Group, working to transform the school day for everyone - from staff and students to families and administrators. Together, we build smart, seamless technology that supports thousands of schools globally.
We're excited to welcome a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and be part of our journey.
About the Role & Team
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll take ownership of designing and building robust backend-driven applications while contributing to frontend experiences where needed. This is a hands-on role with real impact, combining technical depth, product thinking and engineering leadership.
You’ll work closely with Product, Design and other engineers to solve meaningful problems, improve system reliability and help shape how we build high-quality software at scale.
At Compass, you will:
- Design, build and maintain secure, scalable software used by thousands of school communities
- Champion clean code, software craftsmanship and engineering best practices
- Solve complex technical problems and identify the right solutions based on impact and trade-offs
- Contribute to architecture and technical direction across the team
- Collaborate with Product and Design to build solutions that meet real customer needs
- Mentor and support other engineers, contributing to team capability and growth
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions and continuous improvement of standards
- Take ownership of your work and contribute to a culture of quality, accountability and learning