Software Engineer, Backend Developer

Hackajob is collaborating with Made Tech to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

Location:

Swansea
Hybrid: 3 days a week onsite

Are you a Software Engineer that wants to actually see real‑world impact from what you help to create? Our mission is simple: we believe we can use tech to make public services better. We also believe this can happen best when our own team represents the society that actually uses the services we work on. Made Tech encourages all people from underrepresented groups to apply.

As a Software Engineer you will actively contribute to planning of work and the development of features, helping to define the features and approach to delivering them. You will proactively pick up complex features, seeking guidance and support when needed, and be comfortable architecting and delivering simple features in new contexts. You will work across a variety of technologies – Java, Ruby, Python, ES6 with React, C# with .NET Core,

and more – and you should be keen on learning new skills.

• Write code with test‑driven development
• Deliver within an agile environment
• Work with a variety of programming languages (right tool for the job mentality)
• Work with databases (Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Work with and learn around cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP and/or Azure
• Debug in a range of systems
• Work on your own self‑development – we value keen learners
• Have a drive to deliver outcomes for users
• Mentor others
• Champion clean architectures (SOLID principles, code smells, etc.)

• Work directly with customers and users
• Working within multidisciplinary teams with product, design, and technology working within the same cycles
• Showcasing and presentation skills
• Agile practices such as Scrum, XP, and/or Kanban
• Pair programming
• Familiarity with architectural and design patterns

• 30 days Holiday
• Flexible Working Hours
• Flexible Parental Leave
• Remote Working (part‑time remote working for all staff)
• Paid counselling and financial/legal advice

Eligibility for security clearance (SC) is required. Applicants must have 5 years of UK residency and 5 years of employment history (or full‑time education) to qualify.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.