Software Engineer
Role details
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Tech stack
Job description
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying high-quality software solutions. You will work on complex software projects, contributing to the architecture, development, and improvement of software systems. This role involves mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving the adoption of best practices in software development. Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain complex software solutions, ensuring they are robust, secure, tested and scalable.
- Contribute to software architecture decisions, ensuring alignment with project and business goals.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, helping to develop their skills and promote best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, UX/UI, DevOps, and QA, to ensure software meets business requirements.
- Implement and optimise CI/CD pipelines to enhance development efficiency and software quality.
- Conduct code reviews, providing constructive feedback to enhance team performance and code quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring software operates smoothly and efficiently.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending and integrating them where beneficial.
- Drive improvements in coding standards, testing, and documentation within the team.
- Engage in early-stage project discussions, providing technical insights and recommendations.
- Ensure that development processes are followed, and contribute to process optimisation initiatives.
- Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements
Professional knowledge and experience, * Proven experience in full-stack software development, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Significant hands on experience with Java, Spring Boot and Microservices.
- Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps practices, with a focus on continuous integration and delivery.
- Some proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) and experience with software architecture patterns.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure as code.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software development practices.
- Knowledge of technologies such as microservices, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), or serverless architecture.
- Awareness of principles like well architected and secure by design
Desirable
- Previous experience in a senior engineering role, guiding teams to successful delivery.
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages
- Experience in central government advantageous
- Experience in a consulting environment
Skills
Software Development
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Expertise in writing clean, maintainable code and optimising software for performance and scalability.
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Ability to design and implement software that meets business and technical requirements.
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Ensure all key business logic is covered by tests.
Code Quality and Testing
- Proficient in automated testing frameworks and ensuring software is reliable and bug-free.
- Experience conducting code reviews and maintaining high coding standards within the team.
Collaboration and Communication
- Effective at working with cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives.
- Strong skills in communicating technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, ensuring understanding and alignment.
Continuous Improvement
- Passion for learning new technologies and improving software development processes.
- Drive to adopt new tools and methodologies that enhance team performance and software quality.
Benefits & conditions
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays
- 2 volunteer days for causes that you are passionate about
- Maternity/paternity - 6 months Maternity Leave, 3 months Paternity Leave
- Life assurance
- Employer pension contribution of 5%
- Health cash plan
- Personal learning and development budget
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to equity in the business through a Share Incentive Plan
- Green incentive programmes including Electric Vehicle Leasing and the Cycle to Work Scheme
- Financial advice
- Health assessments
About TPXimpact - Digital Transformation
We drive fundamental change in approaches to product and service development, delivery and technology. Our agile, multidisciplinary teams use technology, design and data to deliver better results, improving outcomes for individuals, organisations and communities.
By working in the open, in partnership with our clients, we not only transform their systems and services but also build the capability of their teams, so work can continue without us in the longer term. Our focus is sustainable change, always delivered with positive impact., Think for yourself, gain new experiences, push your limits. We work with our clients to solve big, complex challenges, using approaches which value diversity of thought, experimentation, and people.
A great workplace is built on its culture.
Join people who care about the world and the work they do
- Work flexibly and autonomously
We trust our teams and support them to get the job done.
- Inclusivity at the heart
We're building a happy, healthy workplace where all voices are heard.
- Meet new challenges
Together we'll solve complex challenges, improving outcomes for society, people and the planet.
Our benefits
30 days holiday
Take a break with 30 days holiday each year plus bank holidays (with the option to sell some back if you like).
Flexible working
Work from home, from one of our regional Hub offices, or take a hybrid approach - it's up to you!
Benefits package
Our offer includes 5% employer pension contributions, life assurance, a health cash plan and employee assistance programme.
Give back
Make a difference to a cause you feel passionate about with 2 paid community action days per year.
Learn and grow
Take 2 days per year for your professional development, with £500 to spend on courses, training or resources.
