Senior Software Engineer
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Job description
The Core Capabilities team:
Owns shared product & application services Operates with clear product ownership and roadmaps Enables multiple software delivery teams Is supported by the Infrastructure function (cloud, runtime, networking) Focuses on usability, adoption, reliability, and long-term evolution
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will combine technical depth, product thinking, and systems design to ensure these shared services are robust, scalable and developer-friendly. Product & Ownership
Design, build and evolve shared application services used across multiple product teams (e.g. auth, audit, API gateway, customer-facing tooling and developer portal) Treat platform capabilities as products with consumers, feedback loops and measurable outcomes Contribute to roadmap planning alongside Product and Engineering leadership Drive adoption and usability of shared services across squads
Technical Leadership
Own end-to-end solution design for complex cross-cutting services Make pragmatic architectural decisions balancing scalability, security and maintainability Improve performance, reliability and observability across shared services Define engineering standards and patterns adopted by other teams Lead by example through high-quality, production-ready code Partner with product squads to understand their needs and integrate shared services effectively Work closely with Infrastructure to ensure cloud-native, scalable deployments Provide guidance on API design, authentication patterns, access control and service integration Mentor engineers and raise technical capability across the organisation Drive CI/CD maturity and deployment confidence Embed observability (metrics, tracing, logging) as first-class concerns Perform thoughtful code reviews and provide constructive feedback Continuously improve team practices and technical standards, Shifts engineering practices left; front-loads requirements, design, testing and success metrics Executes pragmatic plans; tests assumptions through small, iterative and measurable changes Owns end-to-end delivery; breaks down complex problems and communicates progress proactively Implements user-centred thinking; crafts accessible interfaces considering diverse user needs Collaborates cross-functionally; works closely with product, design and participates in agile ceremonies Partners with Product; translates business requirements into technical solutions with balanced judgement Balances technical debt; makes informed decisions about refactoring versus new development Demonstrates strategic thinking; considers trade-offs, prioritises efforts and drives innovation Shows adaptability; embraces alternative approaches when new information emerges Communicates effectively; documents technical decisions and translates complex concepts for all stakeholders Focuses on growth; self-motivates through continuous learning whilst guiding and mentoring others
Why Come W ork with Us? Here's why we're confident you'll love being part of our team
Requirements
Strong Java experience (with ability to work across languages such as TypeScript, Python or PHP where needed) Deep understanding of distributed systems and microservice architectures Experience designing and managing complex APIs Strong knowledge of authentication, authorisation and access control patterns Experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native deployments CI/CD pipeline experience (GitLab, GitHub or similar) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar) Experience with observability tooling (OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.) Strong testing mindset (TDD, automated testing, contract testing)
Highly Desirable
Experience with API Gateway technologies (e.g. AWS API Gateway) Experience building or operating identity/auth platforms Experience building shared developer-facing services (e.g. portals, internal platforms) Experience operating in a product-led or Product Operating Model environment
Benefits & conditions
The chance to join a creative, entrepreneurial company where bold ideas are celebrated. Full training, ongoing support, and the tools to help you thrive and grow in your role. ️ We're a company with heart. We genuinely care about our people and make sure everyone feels valued, respected, and part of the family.
For UK: Benefits Of Being Part of the Team
25 days holiday Buy up to 5 days additional holiday Birthday Day off Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave Group Company Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance Discounted Gym membership at over 3000 Gyms Optical cover Company Sick Pay Scheme Cycle to work scheme Onsite parking Access to a variety of online discounts on major retailers Employee assistance program