Senior Software Engineer
Ocho People
Belfast, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Belfast, United Kingdom
Tech stack
JavaScript
.NET
API
Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Software Applications
Automation of Tests
Azure
C Sharp (Programming Language)
Cloud Computing
Relational Databases
Financial Information EXchange
Windows Presentation Foundation
Microsoft SQL Server
MySQL
Commercial Software
Systems Development Life Cycle
Software Engineering
TypeScript
.NET Core
React
GIT
Information Technology
GraphQL
Api Design
Serverless Computing
Microservices
Job description
- Partnering with Solution Architects and Principal Engineers to shape technical designs and influence strategic direction
- Taking full ownership of engineering deliverables and driving them from concept to production
- Building and enhancing distributed, event-driven systems using modern .NET technologies
- Designing and developing high-performance REST and GraphQL APIs
- Delivering scalable, cloud-native applications hosted on AWS
- Writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code aligned with industry best practices
- Improving platforms through Proof of Concepts, experimentation and technical innovation
- Contributing across the entire SDLC including design, development, QA and post-release support
- Creating and maintaining automated test frameworks for complex systems
- Communicating progress clearly and proactively removing impediments
- Mentoring other engineers and raising the bar for technical excellence
- Troubleshooting and resolving live issues quickly to minimise business impact
- Driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and engineering standards
Requirements
- 7+ years commercial software engineering experience
- Strong expertise with .NET Framework and .NET Core using C#
- Proven background developing distributed, cloud-native systems
- Solid experience in API design and development with REST and GraphQL
- In-depth knowledge of relational database design and optimisation using MSSQL or MySQL
- Hands-on experience deploying and managing AWS or Azure cloud environments
- Demonstrable experience building automated testing solutions
- Comprehensive understanding of Agile development practices
- Proficiency with Git and modern engineering workflows
- Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
Desirable Skills
- Experience with WPF or desktop application development
- Exposure to financial or trading platforms
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and FIX messaging
- Knowledge of serverless architecture and AWS microservices
- Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript or React
- Understanding of TDD or BDD testing approaches
- Ability to support estimation, planning and user story refinement, * Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related technical discipline