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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** SThree Plc
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Salary:** £130,000.0 - £182,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, ASP.NET, Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Business Process Model and Notation, Business Process Modeling, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Auditing, Data Governance, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, SAP Project System, SQL Databases, UML, Web Application Frameworks, Enterprise Application Integration, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA, Api Design, Terraform, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Docker, Service Stack, Microservices
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1695cd636cc5f73a

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
 * Demonstrated experience with at least one of: .NET, ASP.NET, Java, Spring Boot, Python or similar backend technologies
 * Working knowledge of APIs, microservices and distributed systems concepts
 * Experience with version control, CI/CD pipelines and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Familiarity with SQL and relational database design
 * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
 * Authorization to work in the United Kingdom

Nice-to-have

 * Experience with cloud platforms: Azure, AWS or Google Cloud
 * Familiarity with React or modern frontend frameworks
 * Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
 * AWS Certified Developer - Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, or Professional Scrum Developer (PSD I) certification
 * Experience with SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC, RISE) or enterprise integration patterns
 * Background in data pipelines, data quality, or business process modelling (BPMN, UML)

## Description

Roles of this type may sit within development teams delivering APIs, microservices and distributed systems across cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS and Google Cloud. The work could involve collaborating on end-to-end delivery of solutions using technologies such as .NET, ASP.NET, React, Java and Spring Boot, with scope to take ownership of defined workstreams and improve delivery standards. You could be working across CI/CD pipelines, containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes, and data quality frameworks, supporting teams that value both technical depth and collaborative problem-solving., * Delivering features and components across microservices and distributed systems architecture

 * Contributing to API design, development and integration across platforms
 * Working with CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery and deployment
 * Collaborating on cloud infrastructure work, including containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes
 * Supporting data pipeline development and data quality assurance
 * Writing clean, maintainable code in languages such as .NET, ASP.NET, React, Java, Python or Bash
 * Participating in code reviews and contributing to raising technical standards within the team
 * Troubleshooting and optimizing application performance, Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
 * The opportunity to work across modern technology stacks and cloud-native architectures
 * Exposure to diverse business domains and technical challenges
 * Collaboration with experienced teams and potential mentorship opportunities
 * Flexible contract-based engagement, allowing you to develop expertise across multiple environments
 * Scope to take ownership of delivery workstreams and influence technical direction
 * Potential for contract extension or progression to permanent opportunities, where supported by role performance and organizational need


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