Senior Software Engineer in Manchester

Ready to shape the future of data? Matillion is the intelligent data integration platform. We’re changing how the world works with data – and we need driven, curious people who think big and move fast. We built the Data Productivity Cloud to supercharge data productivity, and now we’re shaping the future of data engineering with Maia – our AI‑powered virtual data engineers that help teams design, build, and manage data pipelines at unmatched speed.

Join TeamGreen, where the mission comes first, collaboration drives us forward, and everyone pulls in the same direction to make a dent in the universe bigger than ourselves. Matillion is built around small development teams with responsibility for specific themes and initiatives. Each team is a mix of engineers with various levels of skills and experience.

As a Senior Software Engineer you work within a team to write, test, and release new features and fix problems in the Matillion products, all while innovating on new ideas. We value in‑person collaboration here at Matillion, therefore this role follows our hybrid work structure where Matillioners work 2 days a week in Manchester. The rest of the week you can work from the office or remotely.

What you’ll be doing:

• Spend a significant amount of your time working on production services and applications for Matillion, while collaborating with the broader team to deliver work that contributes to the team’s goals.
• Create public APIs and integrate with major Git providers such as Microsoft and GitHub to give technical customers more control over their workflows.
• Collaborate with other team members and the Product team, providing feedback on code and ensuring engineering standards are upheld.
• Develop technical and interpersonal skills through self‑training, collaboration and mentoring, enabling progression to more complex tasks.
• Drive continuous improvements in team practices and processes, mentor other members and lead Scrum activities.

What we are looking for:

• Strong proficiency in Java and a good understanding of object‑oriented programming, programming concepts and best practices (e.g. style guidelines, testability, efficiency, observability, scalability, security).
• Experience across the full software development life cycle, from design to deployment via CI/CD tooling, using agile methodologies (e.g. Kanban, Scrum).
• Experience with cloud technologies, strong preference for AWS.
• Demonstrated bias for action in leading initiatives, mentoring team members and striving for operational excellence.
• Proven ability to work in a cross‑functional team to solve business goals while adapting to different technical challenges.

Our estimated compensation range for this position is £59,600 – £89,400. The final salary will be based on your relevant skills, experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Company equity
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 5 days paid volunteering leave
• Private health insurance
• Life insurance
• Pension
• Access to mental health support

Matillion is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our team. Matillion prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.