Senior Software Engineer (United Kingdom)

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of relevant experience in software development, with a focus on SaaS or cloud-based applications.
• Experience in leading or playing key roles in significant software projects, showing an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Close collaboration in planning and implementing features, aligning backend architecture with front-end design and user experience.
• Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes; experience in creating, deploying, and managing containers is essential.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI) for automated testing and deployment of microservices.
• Proficient in designing and architecting microservices systems, including advanced concepts like distributed data management and event-driven architectures.
• Expertise in implementing complex microservices, advanced use of containerization and orchestration, and setting up CI/CD pipelines for microservices.
• Knowledge of system architecture, design patterns, and best practices in software development.
• Skilled in designing and operating software in a Cloud Provider, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Skilled in cloud-based data storage, such as relational databases, NoSQL stores, data caches, etc.
• Skilled in analytical abilities and problem-solving, capable of addressing complex technical challenges.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies, with a mindset geared towards innovation and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, essential for collaborating effectively in a dynamic environment with various stakeholders and team members.
• Skilled in programming languages and frameworks commonly used in SaaS development, particularly Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, with a deep understanding of software engineering principles.
• Skilled in designing and developing RESTful APIs, understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols, and proficiency in API documentation.
• Familiarity with server management, network configurations, and an understanding of cloud services (like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of various stages of the SDLC, including design, development, testing, and deployment (Desirable).
• Experience with developing, maintaining, and monitoring large-scale, high-availability software systems (Desirable).
• Experience with designing and developing from a security perspective (Desirable).
• Experience leveraging observability systems (logging, metrics, traces) to monitor and debug production subsystems and generate business-level metrics (Desirable).
• Experience selecting and extending 3rd party components (commercial or open source) that provide operational leverage (Desirable).
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) with an emphasis on a well-maintained testing pyramid (Desirable).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and practices (Desirable).
• Experience using feature or release toggles as a code branching strategy (Desirable).
• Experience with contract-first designing and negotiating with other systems (Desirable).
• Experience contributing to technical documentation.

What the job involves

• The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for subsystems of a project, expected to lead epics/initiatives, mentor more junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions.
• They have a substantial impact on their team and sometimes across teams, designing and developing high-quality, scalable, and innovative software solutions in a SaaS environment.
• Utilising cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, ensuring they meet the current and future needs of the business and its customers.
• Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provides technical leadership in project teams, mentors and guides more junior engineers, and contributes to technical decision-making.
• Performance Optimization: Focuses on designing systems for high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Works with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, developers, and executives, to align architectural designs with business needs and customer expectations.
• Proficient Software Development: Designs, develops, and maintains sophisticated software solutions, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and meet business requirements with architectural excellence.
• Responsible for system design and grooming for features for a subsystem.
• Code Quality and Optimization: Upholds and enhances code quality through rigorous review processes, optimization techniques, and adherence to best practices.
• Technical Problem Solving: Tackles complex technical challenges, employing a problem-solving approach with innovative solutions.
• Collaboration and Communication: Works effectively within the engineering team and cross-functional teams, collaborating with other engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders, contributing to project planning and execution.
• Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Stays updated with the latest technology trends and advancements, continually enhancing skills and knowledge, bringing innovative ideas to the team.
• Technical Documentation: Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility of information.

Some of Our Technology Stack:

• Cloud Provider: AWS
• Languages / Frameworks: Kotlin / Netflix DGS, Python / Flask, C#
• Deployment: Terraform, Docker (via ECS), Consul for App Config, Service Discovery, Shared Secrets
• Transport: gRPC, GraphQL
• Persistence: PostgresQL, Redis
• Messaging: Kafka