Senior Software Engineer

Systal Technology Solutions
Glasgow, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Tech stack

JavaScript
Web Accessibility
API
Artificial Intelligence
Application Performance Management
User Authentication
Automation of Tests
Azure
CSS
Software Quality
Code Review
Continuous Integration
Data Structures
Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements)
Software Debugging
Software Design Patterns
Programming Tools
Middleware
Github
Node.js
NoSQL
Object-Oriented Software Development
Open Web Application Security
Performance Tuning
E2e Testing
Next.js
Responsive Web Design
Web Application Security
Software Engineering
SQL Databases
TypeScript
User-Centered Design
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Web Applications
Web Performance Optimization
WebSocket
Website Wireframe
YAML
Data Logging
React
Cypress
Pixel Perfect
Backend
Containerization
Solid Principles
Kubernetes
Playwright
GraphQL
React
Functional Programming
REST
Software Version Control
Docker
Microservices

Job description

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with 5+ years experience to join our dynamic development team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality web applications and interfaces, ensuring seamless integration with back end systems. You will work closely with project managers, designers, and other developers to deliver robust solutions that meet client requirements.

What will you be doing?

· Design, architect, and implement scalable full-stack features and systems from concept to production

· Lead technical design discussions and create detailed technical specifications for complex features

· Build responsive, performant web applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript

· Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and services using Node.js

· Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following SOLID principles and design patterns

· Optimize application performance, including bundle sizes, rendering performance, and API response times

· Implement robust error handling, logging, and monitoring solutions

· Conduct thorough code reviews providing constructive feedback to peers

· Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack

· Ensure code quality through comprehensive testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices

· Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using YAML configurations in Azure DevOps

· Manage deployments and infrastructure using Azure cloud services

· Monitor application health and performance in production environments

· Implement automated testing strategies including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests

· Translate design mockups and wireframes into high-quality, pixel-perfect user interfaces

· Collaborate with designers to ensure technical feasibility while maintaining design integrity

· Implement responsive designs that work seamlessly across devices and browsers

· Apply accessibility standards (WCAG) and ensure inclusive user experiences

Requirements

Do you have experience in UX?, * 5+ years of professional software development experience

  • 3+ years working with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript

  • Proven track record of delivering complex features and systems independently

  • Experience with full project lifecycle from requirements gathering to production deployment

  • Expert-level proficiency in React, including hooks, context, and state management solutions

  • Strong experience with Next.js framework (SSR, SSG, API routes, middleware)

  • Advanced TypeScript skills including generics, utility types, and type-safe patterns

  • Solid Node.js backend development experience

  • Proficiency with Azure DevOps for version control, CI/CD, and project management

  • Experience writing and maintaining YAML pipelines for automated deployments

  • Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation

  • Proficiency with SQL and/or NoSQL databases

  • Experience with Azure cloud services (App Service, Functions, Storage, etc.)

  • Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity

  • Strong grasp of object-oriented and functional programming paradigms

  • Knowledge of software design patterns and architectural principles

  • Understanding of web security best practices (OWASP, authentication, authorization)

  • Experience with performance optimization and debugging techniques

  • Familiarity with testing methodologies (unit, integration, E2E testing)

  • Strong understanding of modern CSS including Grid, Flexbox, and CSS-in-JS solutions

  • Experience with responsive design and mobile-first development

  • Knowledge of web accessibility standards and implementation

  • Understanding of user-centered design principles

  • Ability to provide technical input on UX decisions and trade-offs

Preferable Qualifications

  • Experience with AI-powered development tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, etc.)

  • Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Experience with GraphQL APIs

  • Knowledge of web performance metrics and optimization techniques (Core Web Vitals)

  • Experience with state management libraries (Redux Toolkit, Zustand, MobX)

  • Familiarity with monorepo tools and strategies

  • Experience with component libraries and design systems

  • Knowledge of WebSockets and real-time communication

  • Understanding of Progressive Web App (PWA) development

  • Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright)

This role would suit someone who thrives as an individual contributor, enjoys owning features end-to-end, and has the technical depth to make architectural decisions independently while collaborating effectively with the broader team.

Benefits & conditions

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Unrivalled training and development, ensuring you stay at the top of your field. We want you to be the best in your chosen field and continuously support training.

Fantastic working environment - our state-of-the-art offices and established remote teams create a positive environment to work in both in person and virtually.

About the company

Competitive Salary & Benefits We are Systal: a global managed network, cloud and security transformation specialist. We provide complex and strategic technology services for enterprise businesses, managing 200,000+ assets across 93 countries. These services help our customers achieve strategic technology transformation and maximise the business value, security and innovative potential of their IT infrastructure, Systal's core is its people. Our culture and success is founded upon having the best performing people in a high performing culture to deliver the best-in-class customer experience. Our mission is to be the world's most trusted technology services partner - inspiring, empowering and enabling the innovation and transformation of today and tomorrow. And we want you to join us!

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