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# Senior Software Engineer (web)

- **Company:** Optima Health
- **Location:** Redruth, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £56,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Laravel, Open Web Application Security, Scrum Methodology, Standard Sql, Web Application Security, Software Deployment, .NET Core, ReactJS, Containerization, Serverless Computing, Docker
- **Published:** June 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-software-engineer-web/optima-health-ltd-job107605781

## About the Role

* 5 years of experience with .NET Core
 * 3 years of experience with PHP
 * Comfortable writing complex SQL
 * Familiarity with web and accessibility standards
 * Familiarity with serverless infrastructure, including AWS and Azure
 * Knowledgeable of web application security risks and prevention, e.g. the OWASP Top 10
Desirable, but not essential

 + BPM/low-code platforms
 + Laravel/React
 + Containerisation
 + Accessibility & usability

## Description

We are looking for a senior-level Software Engineer with strong, recent experience across both .NET Core and PHP. While many experienced engineers specialise in one technology stack, this role requires hands-on capability in both, with particular emphasis on modern .NET Core development. Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and exposure to cloud platforms including AWS and/or Azure is also highly desirable., * Designing and developing new system functionality

 * Investigating defects and implementing fixes
 * Inputting into the estimation of planned work
 * Assisting in the resolution of incidents and making recommendations to avoid repeat occurrences.
 * Developing solutions in line with IT policies and procedures
 * Peer reviewing others' work and justifying your design and implementation in peer reviews and group peer reviews.
 * Deploying application changes
 * Being accountable for the success of production deployments
 * Taking a leading role during sprint planning conversations, to assist the translation of user requirements into technical requirements and drive the design of technical solutions.
 * Using your subject matter expertise to teach best practices and problem-solving techniques to your colleagues
 * Being a point of escalation for Software Engineers, assisting them in overcoming challenges
 * Demonstrating initiative and take ownership of work items, engaging with the wider team to drive completion.
 * Working in line with and ensuring colleagues work in line with IT policies and procedures.


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