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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Aj Bell
- **Location:** Salford, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Web Development, Entity Framework, Protocol Buffers, JSON, JQuery, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Model View Controller (MVC), Scrum Methodology, Queueing Systems, RabbitMQ, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Web Pages, Test-Driven Development (TDD), .NET Core, ReactJS, Vue.js, AngularJS, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Domain Driven Design, Docker, Service Stack, Web Api
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/senior-software-engineer/57122279

## About the Role

* Significant commercial experience developing services and APIs with C#, .NET core, Mongo and/or SQL with techniques such as domain-driven design and MVC.
 * Strong technical background in web development with Angular/React/VueJs.
 * Experience in developing HTTP-based APIs and implementation of RESTful services with JSON.
 * Thorough understanding of CI/CD pipelines
 * Practices Test Driven Development and is comfortable with various test frameworks and concepts.
 * A proven record in developing scalable, highly available and highly performing middle-tier components.
 * Familiarisation with containerisation and tools like Docker and Kubernetes
 * Experience of developing, deploying, and maintaining Cloud-Based solutions on AWS
 * Understand principles behind highly performing web pages
 * Experience/Familiarity with Entity framework core.
 * Experience/Familiarity with communications technologies (Web API, Google Protocol Buffers) and message queues (e.g. RabbitMQ, SQS)

Soft skills:

 * Agile / SCRUM / SAFe
 * Strong communication skills, written and verbal
 * Very motivated with high levels of drive and enthusiasm
 * E-commerce and/or financial services experience, * Amazon Web Services (AWS)
 * C Programming (Using)
 * C++ Programming (C+E)
 * Communication Skills (Key)
 * Information Technology Education
 * Java Programming (Basics)
 * JavaScript & jQuery
 * Python Programming (Beginner)
 * Software Engineering Job Titles
 * Teamwork (Teams)

## Description

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Operational and Regulatory Technology department for an award-winning investment platform, offering a collaborative team working environment, training and excellent career progression.

Our strategy is to have a cross functional development team, with team members working on all areas of our technology stack and propositions.

What to expect:

 * Agile methodologies and a passion for continuous improvement and building a high-performance engineering team
 * Guide and mentor the team to design and deliver high quality products
 * Consider architectural and non-functional requirements and work with the team to deliver


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