Nurturing a culture of innovation since 2014.

Zudu was founded on the idea that there should be a better way to build software so it is user-friendly, modern, and powerful. Join our team to help us continue delivering on this vision and building projects that demonstrate the art of the possible.

Who We Are

Zudu is a multi-award-winning, industry-leading, software development agency headquartered in Dundee, with additional offices in London. Our specialist team designs digital experiences, develops successful products, and delivers digital transformation consultancy across all platforms and technologies.

 

Life At Zudu

Whether you prefer to work from home or at the office, Zudu aims to foster new, creative ideas! We offer a flexible, collaborative, and inclusive work environment to help you feel motivated and productive alongside maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We also regularly invest in our team through training and career development to help you stay up to date on best practices, industry developments, and more.

 

Benefits Of Working At Zudu

Extra holiday for your birthday

Flexible work environment

Bonus scheme

Fortnightly casual staff events

Training & development opportunities

Free office refreshments

Zudu goes eco

Our current vacancies:

Full Stack Developer

Ideal Start Date: September/October 2024

Location: Office-Based/Hybrid (Edinburgh office)

Salary: Competitive – Dependent on Experience

 

We are pleased to announce a new opportunity for a Full Stack Developer to join our team and contribute to a cutting-edge SaaS product, centred around digital identity and licencing. This role offers a unique opportunity to be involved in ground-breaking technology which can make a significant impact on people’s lives. This currently is a full-time permanent role within our Edinburgh or Dundee office, there is also flexibility for a hybrid working model.

 

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Full Stack Developer at Zudu, you’ll be at the forefront of developing and maintaining scalable and efficient applications. Reporting to Product Owner, you’ll collaborate with architects, designers, project managers, and fellow developers to deliver solutions that exceed expectations and push digital boundaries.

 

Requirements:

(No need to tick every box!)

  • Develop and maintain robust web applications.
  • Collaborate with design and project teams to translate requirements into functional and appealing interfaces.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain APIs for seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
  • Work in Scrum and Agile methodologies within the team to ensure efficient project delivery.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Participate in code reviews, discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions within the team.
  • Comment on code and work collaboratively on repositories (e.g., GitHub).
  • Stay up to date on technology and tech innovations.

 

Nice To Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with cloud platforms: AWS/Azure/Heroku.
  • Knowledge of relational databases, SQL Server or PostgreSQL
  • Experienced with React Native, React, Express JS, Node JS, Go, Laravel
  • App Store/Google Play knowledge and experience.
  • Understanding of authentication and authorisation mechanisms (JWT, OAuth).

 

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • 28 days of annual leave, plus an extra day off on your birthday!
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Regular casual staff events.

 

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team and making a difference within an exciting new SaaS product, please submit your CV and cover letter below, detailing your relevant experience and skills.

Full Stack Developer - PHP/Laravel/React

Ideal Start Date: October/November 2024

Location: Office-Based/Hybrid (Edinburgh office)

Salary: Competitive – Dependent on Experience

 

We are pleased to announce a new opportunity for a Full Stack Developer (PHP/Laravel/React) to join our team and contribute to a cutting-edge SaaS product, centred around digital identity and licencing. This role offers a unique opportunity to be involved in ground-breaking technology which can make a significant impact on people’s lives. This currently is a full-time permanent role within our Edinburgh or Dundee office, there is also flexibility for a hybrid/remote working model.

 

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Full Stack Developer at Zudu, you’ll be at the forefront of developing and maintaining scalable and efficient applications. Reporting to Product Owner, you’ll collaborate with architects, designers, project managers, and fellow developers to deliver solutions that exceed expectations and push digital boundaries.

 

Requirements:

(No need to tick every box!)

  • Develop and maintain robust web applications.
  • Strong proficiency in PHP and Laravel (10-11) framework, with a thorough understanding of best practices and OOP.
  • 2+ years experience using React/Vue.
  • Experience with MySQL or similar relational database management and Redis caching mechanisms.
  • Experience with version control systems (Git).
  • Experience with consuming RESTful APIs.
  • Experience creating functional and unit test cases.
  • Collaborate with design and project teams to translate requirements into functional and appealing interfaces.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain APIs for seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
  • Work in Scrum and Agile methodologies within the team to ensure efficient project delivery.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Participate in code reviews, discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions within the team.
  • Comment on code and work collaboratively on repositories (e.g., GitHub).
  • Stay up to date on technology and tech innovations.
  • Excellent communication and attention to detail skills.

 

Nice To Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with cloud platforms: AWS/Azure/Heroku.
  • Understanding of authentication and authorisation mechanisms (JWT, OAuth).

 

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Company pension scheme
  • Company healthcare
  • Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
  • Hybrid working
  • Company meetups and fun culture
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • 28 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off!

 

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team and making a difference within an exciting new SaaS product, please submit your CV and cover letter below, detailing your relevant experience and skills.

Back End Developer

Ideal Start Date: September/October 2024

Location: Office-Based/Hybrid (Edinburgh office)

Salary: Competitive – Dependent on Experience

 

At Zudu, we’re seeking a talented Back End Developer to join our dynamic team on a full-time permanent basis. Embrace flexible working with 37.5 hours per week, on a hybrid/office basis in our Edinburgh office.

 

Zudu is a leading technology agency known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. Since 2014, we have been instrumental in helping over 300 clients worldwide achieve digital success, developing impactful digital products, including mobile apps, web apps, and websites.

 

We are excited to offer a new opportunity for a Back End Developer to join our team and contribute to a cutting-edge SAAS product focused on digital identity and licensing. This role provides a unique chance to work on groundbreaking technology with the potential to make a significant impact on people’s lives. This is a full-time permanent position within our Edinburgh or Dundee office, with flexibility for a hybrid working model.

 

What You’ll Do:

 

As a Back End Developer at Zudu, you’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable and efficient server-side applications. Reporting to the Head of Development, you’ll collaborate with architects, full stack developer, project managers, and other stakeholders to deliver solutions that push digital boundaries.

 

Your Skills:

 

(No need to tick every box!)

  • Develop and maintain robust server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness of applications.
  • Design, implement, and maintain APIs to ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems.
  • Build and optimise database schemas, ensuring data integrity and efficient querying.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
  • Work within Scrum and Agile methodologies to ensure efficient project delivery.
  • Diagnose and debug backend issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Participate in code reviews, discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions within the team.
  • Work collaboratively on repositories (e.g., GitHub) and ensure code consistency across the team.
  • Stay up to date with the latest backend technologies and industry trends.

 

Nice to Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Heroku.
  • Knowledge of relational databases, SQL Server or PostgreSQL
  • Experienced with React Native, React, Express JS, Node JS, Go, Laravel
  • Understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth).
  • Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

 

Perks and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Company pension scheme
  • Company healthcare
  • Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
  • Hybrid working
  • Company meetups and fun culture
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • 28 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off!

 

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team and making a difference within an exciting new SaaS product, please submit your CV and cover letter below, detailing your relevant experience and skills.

    Which tools and technologies do you work with?

    While each role will have slightly different requirements (and we’ll always make sure these are outlined in the job posting), our whole team will use Slack, Notion, Basecamp, and Outlook on a daily basis, alongside job-specific tools such as Jira, HubSpot, Freshdesk, Canva, Figma, and more. As we develop software across Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac there are many tools and technologies to choose from.

    What are the usual working hours at Zudu?

    Our offices are open from 9am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, and these are the standard hours for all full-time roles (both remote and office-based). Please contact our team for more information about flexible hours.

    Can I submit an application via email?

    We kindly ask that all applications are submitted via the form on this page. If you’re experiencing technical difficulties please email contact@zudu.co.uk.

    Does Zudu offer work experience or internship opportunities?

    While we do not advertise work experience or internships, we do accept applications for both and review these on a case-by-case basis. Unfortunately, we may not always have the capacity to take on interns but we’re happy to support applicants when the opportunities arise.