ABOUT US

Introducing Lumis, a premier student accommodation provider offering a unique blend of comfort, convenience, and community. With current locations in the vibrant cities of Cardiff and Leicester in the UK, Lumis is expanding its reach across Europe. In Austria, Lumis boasts two state-of-the-art sites, one nestled in the cultural hub of Graz, and the other in the enchanting city of Vienna. Further expanding its international footprint, Lumis proudly presents a contemporary residence in Leipzig, Germany, providing students with a home away from home.
Excitingly, Lumis has its sights set on new horizons, with the construction of a dynamic student housing project underway in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. Additionally, a promising site in Portugal is in the pipeline, promising to bring the Lumis experience to even more students seeking modern, secure, and vibrant living spaces. Elevate your student living with Lumis - where every location is not just a place to stay, but a community to thrive in.

Bonus Experience (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to PBSA, property management, or booking systems.
• Experience with Next.js, TailwindCSS, or component design systems.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with payment integrations, CRM platforms, or accounting platforms

We’re looking for a hands-on Software Engineering Lead to help shape the future of our in-house PBSA management platform.
You’ll be a pivotal part of our product team, leading the engineering function while actively contributing code and technical solutions.
This is not a purely managerial role, you’ll be expected to design, build, and iterate alongside your team, with a strong focus on React and modern frontend practices.
Your work will directly impact operations across tenancy management, student engagement, maintenance scheduling, finance workflows, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead from the front: Architect, develop, and deliver features in our React/TypeScript-based platform.
• Shape engineering strategy: Drive code quality, performance, and maintainability across the stack.
• Mentor and guide: Support engineers at all levels through coaching, code reviews, and technical direction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with product managers, operations leads, and designers to align tech with real-world PBSA needs.
• Improve developer experience: Champion CI/CD, testing, observability, and documentation standards.
• Champion quality and security: Ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations (e.g., GDPR).

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You…

• Are hands-on and still love writing and reviewing code every day.
• Bring 10+ years’ experience building and scaling full-stack or frontend-heavy web apps.
• Are fluent in React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, and frontend performance optimization.
• Understand backend architecture well enough to collaborate effectively (Node.js, Azure SQL, ASP.NET Core, REST/GraphQL).
• Know how to design multi-tenant SaaS or distributed systems.
• Care deeply about clean code, DX, reusability, and practical UX.
• Can think strategically but move fast like a startup engineer.
• Are outcome-driven — not a fan of red tape or waterfall plans.

Bonus Experience (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to PBSA, property management, or booking systems.
• Experience with Next.js, TailwindCSS, or component design systems.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with payment integrations, CRM platforms, or accounting platforms.

What You’ll Get

• £75k to £85k
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• A say in shaping the future of tech in the PBSA space