Software Engineer

Sanderson Recruitment Plc
Bristol, UK
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Configuration Management Software Quality Continuous Integration Software Debugging DevOps MongoDB
+13 more
Performance Tuning Scrum Methodology Systems Development Life Cycle Ansible Software Systems ReactJS Grafana Git Event Driven Architecture Kubernetes Api Design Docker Microservices

Job description

We’re looking for a versatile Software Engineer with strong experience across Java, Python, React, and MongoDB to join a high-performing engineering team. You will work across the full development lifecycle, contributing to the design, build, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. The role requires strong technical expertise, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams., * Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions using Java, Python, React, and MongoDB.

  • Participate in solution design, estimation, and technical decision-making.
  • Develop reusable components and shared services.
  • Work within Agile teams to support sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.
  • Ensure code quality through reviews, automated testing, and engineering best practice.
  • Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise performance across services.
  • Collaborate with product, UX, DevOps, and QA to deliver reliable, maintainable systems.
  • Produce and maintain documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Requirements

  • Strong commercial experience with Java and Python.
  • Front-end engineering experience using React and JavaScript
  • Solid hands-on experience with MongoDB including data modelling and performance tuning.
  • Proficient with CI/CD, Git, automated testing, and modern engineering workflows.
  • Experience delivering within Agile environments.
  • Ability to work at SFIA Levels 4-5, demonstrating:

  • Level 4: Ownership of deliverables, specialist knowledge application, resolving defined problems.
  • Level 5: Leading technical work, assuring quality, advising others, shaping technical solutions.

Beneficial Skills

  • Ansible for automation and configuration management.
  • Kubernetes for container orchestration.
  • Experience with microservices, API design, event-driven systems.
  • Understanding of Docker, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and observability tools., * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Clear communicator with varied audiences.
  • Proactive, collaborative, and delivery-focused.
  • Enthusiastic about continuous learning and improving engineering practice.

Benefits & conditions

  • The opportunity to join a high-performing, modern engineering team with a strong culture of quality and innovation.
  • Flexible working arrangements and work-life balance.
  • Professional development aligned with SFIA.
  • Bonus Structure: A performance-linked bonus based on utilisation, delivery outcomes, and contribution to project success.
  • EOT Transition: The company is transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model, giving employees a meaningful stake in long-term success and enhanced shared-reward opportunities.

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