Exe Squared Ltd
Digital Solutions Engineer

We're a bespoke software and AI consultancy based in Exeter. Since 2010 we've built things that matter to our clients, from airport CRM handling 80 million-plus passengers a year, to IoT and programmatic advertising platforms, to systems for the Department for Education and the NHS. We're a team of around fifteen engineers and consultants who care about doing the work properly.AI-assisted development isn't a buzzword for us. It's how we deliver. We're looking for a Digital Solutions Engineer to join the team and help us build it well.The roleThis is a hands-on development role at the heart of how we deliver. You'll build software across our client and internal projects, working with modern AI-assisted workflows as a core part of the job rather than an afterthought. You'll have the support of experienced senior engineers, clear standards to work to, and genuine room to grow your skills and take on more over time.If you like writing good code, learning fast and seeing your work go live, this is for you.What you'll be doingBuilding and delivering software across client and internal projects, taking ownership of the features and components you work on.Working day to day with AI-assisted development tools, following the team's established workflows and quality standards.Writing clean, well-tested, maintainable code and taking pride in getting it right.Taking part in code review, giving and receiving constructive feedback.Contributing to infrastructure, DevOps and IoT work where it fits your skills and interests.Working with clients on technical questions at a working level, and explaining things clearly.Following our security and compliance practices, and contributing evidence where needed.Using company systems (CRM, project management, time logging) accurately as part of day-to-day work.What we're looking forEssentialSolid software development experience (in particular PHP), or strong, demonstrable ability if you're earlier in your career. Our work leans heavily on Laravel and PostgreSQL, with Vue, Svelte and other front-end work across the portfolio.An interest in and aptitude for AI-assisted development tools, and a willingness to get good at using them well.A genuine commitment to clean, maintainable code and sound engineering principles (SOLID, DRY, KISS, YAGNI), and a test-driven mindset.The communication skills to work with clients and colleagues and explain technical things clearly.DesirableInfrastructure and DevOps experience (hosting, deployment tooling, CI/CD).IoT or connected hardware experience.Exposure to security compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials Plus.We're more interested in how you think and what you've built than in a checklist of years. If you're close on the essentials and keen to learn, talk to us.Why Exe SquaredVaried, interesting work. No two projects look the same, and you won't be a cog on a single product for years on end.A small, capable team where you can see your impact directly and learn from people who know their craft.A company that takes AI-assisted development seriously and invests in doing it well, rather than bolting it on.Real support to grow, with experienced senior engineers around you and the scope to take on more as you develop.Based at Silverdown Office Park in Exeter, with Devon on the doorstep and no soul-destroying commute.Pay: £30,000.00-£50,000.00 per yearBenefits:Casual dressCompany pensionCycle to work schemeEmployee discountFree parkingHealth & wellbeing programmeOn-site parkingPrivate medical insuranceWork Location: In person