Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Bristol team. This role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining robust software systems, contributing to architectural decisions, and supporting the delivery of high-quality solutions.

You will work in a collaborative and agile environment, playing a key role in driving technical excellence and innovation.

Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-quality software applications
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and consistency
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues

Architecture & Design

• Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and maintainable
• Evaluate and implement modern technologies and frameworks

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders
• Participate in agile development processes including sprint planning and retrospectives
• Deliver features and enhancements within agreed timelines

Mentorship & Leadership

• Mentor and support junior developers
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement within the team
• Contribute to building a strong engineering culture

Quality & Performance

• Implement automated testing and ensure high code quality
• Optimise application performance and scalability
• Ensure adherence to security and data protection standards

Do you have experience in Software development?, * Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer or similar role

• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript)
• Experience with modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, .NET, Node.js, React, Angular)
• Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and version control systems (Git)

Experience & Qualifications

• Strong experience across the full software development lifecycle
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (preferred)

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and agile environment
• Passion for technology and continuous learning

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Sick pay
• Bereavement leave
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Paid volunteer time
• Work from home, * Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid working options
• Professional development and certification support
• Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £76,000.00-£81,526.13 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Connected Systems is a technology-driven organisation delivering innovative software and systems solutions across a range of industries. We specialise in building scalable, reliable, and high-performance applications that enable businesses to operate more efficiently and effectively.