Senior Software Engineer

Select Ltd
Reading, 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
Senior

Job location

Remote
Reading, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Application Performance Management
Automation of Tests
Cloud Computing
Software Quality
Code Review
Relational Databases
PostgreSQL
Node.js
Ruby on Rails
TypeScript
Web Applications
Tailwind
React
Heroku
Front End Software Development
REST
Microservices

Job description

We're transforming Select Car Leasing into a tech-enabled mobility platform and are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help drive that journey. This is an opportunity to shape the architecture, performance and user experience of a market-leading leasing platform used by thousands of customers across the UK.

With a modern tech stack, a collaborative team culture, and ambitious growth plans, you'll have the autonomy and support to make real impact.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and deliver scalable, user-focused features in collaboration with Product and Design teams.
  • Lead frontend development using React, TypeScript and Tailwind CSS to create seamless user experiences.
  • Contribute to backend services using Ruby on Rails and Node.js.
  • Optimise application performance, scalability and security across the platform.
  • Write and maintain automated tests to ensure reliability and code quality.
  • Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers to drive engineering standards.
  • Support and contribute to infrastructure across Heroku and AWS.
  • Take ownership of technical improvements and proactively identify opportunities to enhance the platform.

Requirements

Do you have experience in TypeScript?, Are you an experienced Senior Software Engineer who thrives on building scalable, high-performance web applications?, * 7+ years' experience developing scalable, web-based applications.

  • Strong expertise in React and modern frontend frameworks.
  • Deep proficiency in TypeScript and client-side performance optimisation.
  • Commercial experience with Ruby on Rails and Node.js.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL).
  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Heroku).
  • A proactive, solution-focused mindset with strong problem-solving ability.
  • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to collaborate across teams.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working
  • Clear progression and career development
  • Opportunity to shape the future of a growing tech platform
  • Supportive, ambitious team environment
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Family Friendly policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Policy
  • Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
  • Pension Scheme
  • Mindfulness Coaching
  • Voucher for your Birthday and at 5 years' service
  • Company and Team Social Events

Select Car Leasing Values

Support and demonstrate our DRIVE Values:

  • Dedication
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Value
  • Excellence

If you're ready to take ownership, influence technical direction, and play a key role in our digital transformation - we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home

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