Zotefoams plc is a world leader in cellular material technology, with facilities in Croydon, UK; Kentucky and Oklahoma, USA; Brzeg, Poland; and Jiangsu Province, China (T-FIT).

We produce lightweight foams for a wide range of markets including sports and leisure, aviation, automotive, and healthcare. Zotefoams also owns and licenses patented technology and supplies advanced insulation systems.

The Company is on a strong growth trajectory, with significant revenue and profitability increases in recent years and ambitious plans for the future.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Full Stack Engineer – Cross Collaborative AI Platform to take our proprietary internal AI platform from MVP to a scalable, production-grade solution serving 500+ users.

Reporting directly to the AI Lead (Product Owner), this is a hands-on, individual contributor role with full ownership of engineering delivery. You will design, build, and scale a unified AI workspace that supports commercial, R&D, and engineering teams—replacing fragmented processes with a single, always-on digital intelligence layer.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of applied AI within an advanced manufacturing environment, owning the platform end-to-end across infrastructure, backend, frontend, security, and deployment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver against a fully specified solution plan, working autonomously and progressing build phases independently

• Provision and manage Azure PaaS cloud infrastructure (compute, storage, search, serverless functions, static hosting) using Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates

• Develop secure backend services and API layers using Node.js or Python, including data persistence and audit logging structures

• Extend and enhance the existing React 18 / TypeScript / Vite frontend without rewriting the codebase

• Implement enterprise authentication using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), MSAL.js, and OAuth 2.0 / OIDC flows with role-based access control

• Design and integrate agentic AI workflows, orchestrating multiple AI agents with distinct knowledge sources and behaviours

• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps, including telemetry, monitoring, and structured logging

• Implement scalable architecture including load balancing, traffic management, and horizontal scaling

• Ensure platform reliability, security, and performance in a multi-user environment

• Proactively identify risks and propose improvements to architecture and implementation approaches

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience building and deploying full stack applications

• Proven experience delivering a product from prototype to production at scale

• Strong expertise in Azure cloud services and infrastructure-as-code tools

• Backend development experience (Node.js or Python) with API design and data architecture

• Frontend development experience with React, TypeScript, and modern frameworks

• Strong understanding of enterprise authentication, security, and identity management

• Experience working with databases (SQL, MongoDB, or similar) and designing data systems

• Familiarity with AI platforms, LLM APIs, or multi-agent AI systems

• Experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD, monitoring, and logging

Progression to next stage is subject to passing required screening questions !

What were looking for?

• A highly autonomous engineer comfortable owning an entire platform end-to-end

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work through complex engineering challenges

• A proactive mindset with the confidence to identify risks and improve solutions

• Experience working in complex, technical environments with sophisticated users and proprietary data

• A collaborative individual who works effectively with a technical product owner and stakeholders

• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment

• A team player who demonstrates accountability, flexibility, and sound decision-making

Why Join Us?

At Zotefoams, we believe in fostering a supportive and innovative environment where everybody can thrive. By joining us, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our Values

Courage - The courage to take bold action to ensure that we succeed in tackling our challenges and opportunities.

Impact – Dedicated to making a significant and positive impact in everything we do.

Respect - Cultivate a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and collaboration is encouraged.

Zotefoams is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees