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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - **Company:** MONY Group - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Code Generation, Continuous Delivery, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Pair Programming, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, E2e Testing, TypeScript, Backend, Git, Vue.js - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840616392-senior-software-engineer-backend ## About the Role Above everything else, we're looking for engineers who: * Care deeply about customer outcomes * Enjoy solving complex technical problems * Take ownership of delivery and technical quality * Share knowledge and help others succeed * Embrace continuous learning and experimentation In this Senior level role, we're in need of: * Proven experience as a software engineer, ideally with experience of working with Typescript/Javascript or Java and modern cloud platforms. * Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns. * Passion for agile development and shipping value fast. * Experience with full end-to-end testing and Git for version control. * Comfortable using AI coding assistants to boost productivity. * A collaborative mindset and a drive for continuous improvement., * An interview split into three sections with technical ability questions, a paired programming exercise and behavioural questions ## Description We're looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Engineering function in Manchester. You'll be working in a team responsible for helping customers discover and switch financial products more easily. The team owns services that support millions of customer journeys each month and plays a key role in driving customer growth across MoneySuperMarket. Expect hands-on involvement across the entire SDLC, from design and implementation to testing, deployment, and maintenance, collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers. You'll be joining a highly collaborative engineering community that values quality, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. We invest in pairing, communities of practice, hack days and technical guilds to help engineers learn from one another and grow their careers. We're an AI-enabled engineering organisation, and we're actively exploring how AI can improve software delivery, from code generation and testing to documentation and architectural discovery. Engineers are encouraged to experiment with emerging tools and shape how AI is integrated into our development practices. If you're excited about leveraging AI to build better products, you'll fit right in. What You'll Do * Lead feature delivery and drive technical strategy within your team. * Collaborate with product and design teams to deliver new features to our users. * Write clean, maintainable code using technologies including Typescript, Javascript, Java, AWS, and Vue.js. * Champion best practices: TDD, pairing, mob programming, and continuous delivery. * Ensure security is baked in from the start. * Debug, optimise, and maintain a high-performing codebase. * Stay ahead of engineering trends and bring fresh ideas to the table. * Mentor and support team growth., At MONY Group you'll find the scale of a leading technology business combined with the autonomy and ownership of smaller product teams. Engineers are trusted to make decisions, challenge thinking and influence the direction of the products they build. * Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, the rest where you work best. * Learning culture: Dedicated time for development, LinkedIn Learning license, and regular conference attendance. * Community: Hack days, socials, and annual Product & Tech meetups. * Career growth: Clear progression framework and opportunities to move across teams. ## Related Videos - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [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) - [Common Mistakes in Vue.js and How to Avoid Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/958-common-mistakes-in-vue-js-and-how-to-avoid-them) ## Related Articles - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)