Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll be a hands-on technical leader, taking ownership of solution design, software development, and engineering best practices. You’ll:

• Design, develop and deliver high-quality software solutions using modern engineering practices.
• Lead architectural design decisions and contribute to the technical direction of products and services.
• Build scalable microservices and APIs using .NET and Azure technologies.
• Apply secure-by-design principles throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor and support engineers, helping to develop technical capability across the team.
• Drive improvements in software delivery through automation, CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Support live applications, diagnose issues and contribute to incident resolution when required.
• Contribute to legacy system modernisation and technical debt reduction initiatives.
• Work closely with Platform and Infrastructure teams to ensure reliable, secure and efficient deployments.

• Extensive experience developing applications using C# and .NET
• Strong experience designing and building microservices, APIs and integration solutions
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure and cloud-native application development
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases and modern data platforms, including Azure Cosmos DB
• Front-end development experience using JavaScript and frameworks such as React or Angular
• Experience working with Azure DevOps, source control, testing and deployment pipelines
• Proven experience deploying and supporting production software applications
• Strong solution design and architecture experience
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Previous experience mentoring and developing other engineers

Desirable Skills

• Python development experience
• Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and tools
• Experience working within Agile product delivery environments
• Passion for emerging technologies, AI tools and continuous improvement

At Minster Law, we’re looking for a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Technology team in Wakefield. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior technical professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality software, mentoring others, and shaping the future of our engineering capability.

You’ll play a key role in designing, developing and delivering innovative software solutions that support business growth, customer outcomes, and our ongoing digital transformation. Working collaboratively with Product, Engineering, Platform and Infrastructure teams, you’ll help turn business objectives into scalable, secure and maintainable technology solutions., At Minster Law, we are committed to developing our people and creating opportunities for long-term career growth. We encourage continuous learning, innovation and collaboration, giving our employees the opportunity to expand their skills and explore different career paths across the business.

We offer:

• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunities to work on modern cloud technologies and innovative projects
• Career progression and personal development opportunities
• Exposure to exciting digital transformation initiatives
• The chance to shape engineering standards and best practices across the organisation

This role is based at our Wakefield office. Occasional travel may be required depending on business needs.

Ready to take the next step in your software engineering career?

Apply today and help us build the technology that powers the future of Minster Law.