Senior Software Engineer (Triage Squad)

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 £80,000 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. From safeguarding and compliance to staff and pupil management, our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children.

With more than 13 million educators in our community, combined with our working relationships with 25,000 schools in over 100 countries, we have been making a difference for over 100 years.

Role overview

Tes is the world's largest professional network for teachers. We power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by creating trusted educational solutions to make the greatest difference in education. We are undergoing an exciting transformation within our Product Development function and are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join us in the next phase of our journey.

You will be joining an evolving agile team that includes Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Quality Assurance, and fellow Engineers. You will be working in a team that actively encourages openness and respect for one another. You will work alongside your team using transparent processes to inspect, adapt and continuously learn and improve.

The Triage function exists to address high priority non-roadmap work across all our products, tackling important issues which threaten revenue. We offer engineers exposure to Tes’ entire product and technology stack and an environment where real change is made quickly and directly for our customers.

This role will suit someone who is genuinely pro-active, curious, and a good communicator willing to build relationships across the business to solve issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within a Scrum Team to deliver agreed functionality for Tes staff and customers.
• A willingness to change product and technology stack dependent on sprint focus.
• An ability to discuss tickets with non-technical stakeholders and ascertain true requirements.
• Actively participate in scrum events and workshops, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Provide support, mentorship, and guidance to other team members.

What will you need to succeed?

• Working knowledge of both NoSQL and relational database technologies.
• A desire to solve problems in unfamiliar software environments for a range of products.
• Strong debugging and investigatory skills for both software and human issues.
• An appreciation for good documentation and an understanding of how to write it.
• Experience working with QA engineers on a wide variety of products and services.
• A desire to build and maintain relationships with non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluent, commercial experience with multiple languages from the essential skills list.
• Experience using, or an understanding of, cloud technologies such as AWS and GCP.
• Experience writing automated test suites and managing test programmes.
• Experience developing microservices with technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• A good understanding of CI/CD principles.

What do you get in return?

• 25 days annual leave rising to 30
• 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. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head-on.

Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm 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. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide.

Join the hundreds of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well-managed learning environment. With Tes, excellence in education is not just a goal - it's a sustainable and rewarding reality.