Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Deep experience writing object‑oriented back‑end code, ideally with expertise in Java.
• A good understanding of software fundamentals, including data types, threading, memory management, and debugging techniques.
• Strong communication, promoting agile practices, and championing high‑quality engineering. Includes knowledge and experience of design patterns and techniques such as Test‑Driven Development. Understanding of managing technical debt and previous experience doing this effectively.
• Delivery‑focused and comfortable in both technical and business conversations.
• A passionate technologist, able to demonstrate how you’ve picked up various technologies quickly and turned your hand to what’s needed in an evolving and innovative environment.
• Inquisitive, a great problem solver, and a self‑starter. Not afraid to ask questions to make sure you’re clear on what’s needed.
• Backend coding (ideally a depth in Java).
• Object‑Oriented Design.
• Problem solving and debugging.
• Application and solution design.
• Clean coding practices and appreciation of design patterns.
• Excellent communication skills with some leadership experience or potential.
• Test‑Driven Development (preferred).
• Test automation (preferred).
• Asynchronous communication patterns (preferred).
• Domain‑Driven Design – strategic and tactical (preferred).
• Microservice architectures (preferred).
• Spring Boot.
• Apache Kafka.
• Docker‑based container development and deployment on Kubernetes.
• Cloud computing, ideally Google Cloud Platform.

We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. While this advert may reference specific years of experience, we recognize that skills are developed in many ways, so if you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply.

We are focused on creating a values‑led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location, and working patterns.

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance‑related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies