At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build scalable software that empowers educators worldwide.
- Company: Join Tes, a global leader in EdTech transforming education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative, agile environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Proficient in JavaScript, Java, PHP, or C# with mentoring experience.
The predicted salary is between 74000 - 74000 £ per year.
Department: Technology
Location: Sheffield or London
Working Pattern: Hybrid, includes 3 days each week in the office
Contract Type: Full time, permanent
Salary: Up to £74,000 per annum
At Tes we are on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by delivering EdTech solutions that give educators the tools to succeed. Our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children.
Role overview
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Technology team in either Sheffield or London, reporting to the Tech Lead. You will play a key role in designing, building, and delivering scalable, high‐quality software used by educators and schools around the world. You will be working within an agile, collaborative environment that values transparency, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high‐quality, scalable software using modern front‐end and back‐end frameworks
- Lead by example in applying engineering best practices
- Actively participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement
- Conduct and guide high‐quality code reviews, including complex changes
- Take ownership of deploying your code to all environments and releasing it to customers
- Collaborate with QA Engineers to define and guide testing strategies (unit, integration, functional)
- Monitor and proactively resolve system errors, improving observability and reliability
- Mentor engineers across the team and contribute to knowledge‐sharing initiatives
- Ensure secure coding practices and respond to security‐related issues
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non‐technical stakeholders
What will you need to succeed?
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in at least two of the following: JavaScript, Java, PHP, C#, or other .NET languages
- Strong understanding of design patterns and hexagonal architecture
- Hands-on experience building and consuming REST APIs and using API documentation tools
- Solid knowledge of both relational and NoSQL databases
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts
- Proven experience mentoring or guiding other engineers
Desirable Skills
- Experience working with microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and delivery practices
- Exposure to feature toggling, A/B testing, and release strategies
- Understanding of security best practices and vulnerability identification
- Experience contributing to architectural design and system-level thinking
What do you get in return?
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30
- 5% pension after probation
- State of the art offices
- Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World
- Free eye care cover
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- EAP (Employee assistance programme)
- Quarterly Tes Socials
- Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu
Who are Tes?
Tes is a global Edtech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. Our ecosystem is specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by schools. By working closely with schools, we provide up-to-date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education.
Senior Software Engineer in London employer: Tes Global
At Tes, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and continuous learning. With state-of-the-art offices in Sheffield and London, our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while ensuring you are part of a vibrant team dedicated to empowering educators worldwide. We provide extensive employee growth opportunities, including access to a comprehensive Learning and Development menu, alongside competitive benefits such as generous annual leave and a supportive work environment that values transparency and technical excellence.
