Software Developer

We are looking for 2 experienced Senior Developers, preferably people who are experienced with Back End development, to join a team of eight mid-senior level developers on a greenfield Stream Factory project. This is a cutting-edge cloud solution that handles video and audio contributions, transformation, storage, and media file production.

The successful applicants will help develop and maintain a suite of microservices that drive the backend workflows for preparing, transcoding, and distributing audio and video content online. In a future dominated by digital media, our role ensures the content stays relevant in a rapidly evolving landscape.

To join our Agile, multi-disciplinary engineering team, the ideal candidate will have strong skills in Java, AWS (Lambda, Step Functions, S3, SQS/SNS, EventBridge), CI/CD pipelines, TDD/BDD, and enjoy pair programming. Experience with scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Ruby is essential, along with a growth mindset and strong collaboration skills. Desirable expertise includes RESTful APIs, microservices, messaging and event streaming systems, and scalable architecture design., * have expertise in Java and AWS

• be a high level confident communicator with a Growth Mindset
• have an understanding of CI/CD
• be competent coding using Test Driven Development & BDD patterns
• have a solid understanding of software development principles
• proactive and a results orientated individual
• enjoy pair programming and collaborating with other engineers
• have a strong willingness to learn and be a keen team player
• have experience of writing and taking responsibility for technical documentation

Tools and Technology

• Java
• AWS (Lambdas, Step Functions, S3, SQS/SNS EventBridge)
• CI/CD
• TDD &BDD
• Python, Bash or Ruby, * A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or similar work based experience.
• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer ideally with a focus on media-related projects.
• Very good working knowledge of standard software development frameworks, techniques and methodologies.
• Experience with providing coaching and mentoring
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, contributing to the development of business scenarios.
• Knowledge of software development tools and technologies.
• You are flexible and curious in your approach
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Duration of the contract: initially 6 months with the possibility of extension - contract FTC (full-time), * 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus birthday paid each year

• Sick leave following probation (20 days per each rolling period each year)
• Pension contribution is 10% employer from qualifying earnings following auto-enrolment after 3 months' service
• Private medical insurance via Vitality after 6 months of service
• Life assurance (5 x salary) after 6 months' service
• Access to a free Eye voucher with Specsavers and a Flu vaccination with Boots
• Access to the cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced parental leave

Established in 2016 Spyrosoft is a leading global technology consulting and solutions business that specializes in delivering innovative software development, digital transformation, and IT consulting services. In 2021 and 2022, we were among the fastest growing technology companies in Europe, according to the Financial Times. We were founded by a group of tech experts with established backgrounds in software engineering, who created an 'engineer-to-engineer' workplace, powered by enthusiasm, fairness and authentic relationships. Having a unique offering, which bridge the gap between technology and business, we specialise in technology solutions for industry 4.0, automotive, geospatial, healthcare & life sciences, employee experience & education and financial services industries.