> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2205917-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2205917-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** ECM Selection Limited - **Location:** Cambridge, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £75,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, JavaScript (Programming Language), C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Backend, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Software Coding - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/26823 ## About the Role Join an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Cambridge-based development team focussed on the pursuit of elegant software design and great user experience. This company pride themselves on providing intuitive software tools to make their users' lives easier and their days more productive, and this has helped them grow at an impressive rate. If you are keen to work for a company that values quality design, then this could be a great option for you. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a key member of the team, contributing towards design and development of new features, but also helping champion good design and software engineering best practice. You will be involved throughout the software development life cycle from requirements capture through to deployment. You will collaborate with users to understand their needs, provide support, and gather their insights to inform your inputs to future product evolution. The company are keen to recruit engineers with excellent software design and development skills and the initiative to take on new challenges as they arise. Strong existing skills in C# and JavaScript are ideal. This is a company that values employee development, and as well as picking up skills in technologies such as React, AWS, and Kubernetes, you would be actively supported in building your skills more generally. You will need: * A 1st or 2.1 degree in Computer Science or similarly applicable subject from a well-regarded university * Excellent hands-on software engineering skills and a solid understanding of industry best practice * Strong software design skills; able to create testable, maintainable, and efficient code * Coding skills in C# and JavaScript; ability to work on both frontend and backend features * Initiative to tackle any issues that arise, and good teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with colleagues and end users * Full existing right to work in the UK without restriction, time limit, or sponsorship ## Related Videos - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Unleashing the Power of Developers: Why Cybersecurity is the Missing Piece?!?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/712-unleashing-the-power-of-developers-why-cybersecurity-is-the-missing-piece) - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [Official Opening of WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100000-official-opening-of-wearedevelopers-world-congress-2026) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk)