Senior Software Development Engineer

We are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer to join our established engineering team in Stockport. This is a senior-level position focused on the design, development and optimisation of scalable software systems that support core business operations and customer-facing applications.

You will take ownership of complex technical projects, contribute to architectural direction and ensure engineering standards are consistently upheld. Working closely with cross-functional teams including Product, QA and DevOps, you will play a critical role in delivering robust, secure and maintainable solutions.

This opportunity is suited to a technically strong and commercially aware engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality software solutions across the full development lifecycle
• Lead on system architecture and technical design decisions
• Write clean, efficient and testable code in line with best practice
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to other developers
• Improve system performance, scalability and security
• Collaborate with DevOps to support CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and retrospectives
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements where appropriate

Do you have experience in Test automation?, * 5+ years' experience in software development

• Strong experience with at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g. C#, Java, Python)
• Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• Experience building RESTful APIs and working within microservices architectures
• Strong knowledge of relational databases and/or NoSQL technologies
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS or Azure
• Proficient with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Experience working in Agile development environments

Desirable Skills

• Experience with containerisation tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and continuous integration
• Experience developing high-availability or enterprise-grade systems
• Exposure to event-driven or distributed architectures

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working options
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Ongoing professional development and training support
• Clear career progression opportunities

Why Join Us?

Based in Stockport, this role offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where engineering quality and innovation are highly valued. You will have genuine influence over technical decisions and the chance to work on impactful, business-critical systems.

We welcome applications from experienced software engineers looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £56,000.00-£59,000.00 per year