At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop scalable software solutions while mentoring junior engineers.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm in Birmingham with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £87,000, flexible working, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on emerging technologies.
- Why this job: Be a technical leader and make a real impact on critical systems.
- Qualifications: Expertise in Python and JavaScript, with cloud experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 72900 - 89100 £ per year.
- Senior Software Engineer
- Perm
- Birmingham
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our delivery team, part of a broader engineering space that delivers critical systems.
Our digital platform underpins multiple applications, including contract management, task management, automate workflows, automate repetitive tasks, standardize templates, settlement tools, forecasting engines, calculation services, analytics, dashboards and data portals that enable the business to meet this ambitious goal.
As a technical leader, you will collaborate with the Principal Software Engineer and Architects to define system architecture, mentor team members, and champion engineering best practices, while remaining actively involved in hands-on development.
Although this role does not include direct line management, it requires strong technical leadership and the ability to guide the team through complex challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable software solutions, ensuring alignment with Principals and Architects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, QA, and Dev Ops, to deliver high-quality features.
- Lead code reviews and technical discussions, and contribute to architectural decisions.
- Lead complex coding tasks; ensure code quality
- Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Estimate work; lead delivery of features from the roadmap.
Solve ambiguous problems with scalable solutions.
Key Requirements
Essential
- Strong expertise in Python web development frameworks (e. g., Django) and Java Script/Type Script, with experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Skilled in applying software technical design principles to build scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions within modern cloud-based architectures.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
- Strong problem‑solving & communication skills
- Adaptability/willingness to learn (e. g., Agile)
- Technical leadership (mentoring, best‑practice guidance)
Desirable
- Experience with modern frameworks and libraries (e. g., React, Node. js, Terraform, Celery)
- Experience with database schema design and query optimisation
Senior Software Engineer in Birmingham employer: Third Nexus Group Limited
Third Nexus Group Limited is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture in Hove, UK. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development through hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies like Dynatrace and AWS. Our hybrid work model promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the tech industry.
