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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Branston Potatoes
- **Location:** Branston, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £45,000
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Data Analysis, Application Layers, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Mobile Application Development, Profiling, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Software Design Patterns, Memory Management, Monitoring of Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Microsoft SQL Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Pair Programming, Software Maintenance, Query Optimization, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Encapsulation (Networking), Technical Debt, Backend, Solid Principles, Information Technology, Low Latency, C++14
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5958157086

## About the Role

* Degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical discipline.
 * Strong understanding of fundamental computer science principles and their application to real-world engineering challenges.
 * Demonstrable experience working as a Senior Software Engineer and delivering high-quality, maintainable software in a commercial environment.
 * Significant industry experience with modern C++ (such as C++11 and later), including memory management, templates, concurrency, and the standard library.
 * Experience with C# and the .NET ecosystem is highly advantageous, particularly for cross-language integration or tooling.
 * Experience working within an established software development lifecycle, including code reviews, design discussions, and collaborative delivery.
 * Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, including encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction, and of SOLID principles and their application to robust, extensible software design.
 * Proficiency in SQL, specifically Microsoft SQL Server, including writing efficient queries, analysing execution plans, and collaborating with database specialists where needed.
 * Experience implementing and maintaining unit tests across application layers, including user interface, back-end services, and database components.
 * Working knowledge of widely used software design patterns, optimisation techniques, performance profiling, and implementation strategies for high-throughput or low-latency systems.
 * Experience mentoring and coaching engineers at different career stages, providing technical guidance, assisting with development goals, and supporting improvements in engineering practices.
 * Ability to contribute positively to team culture by encouraging knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving.
 * Enthusiasm, initiative, a strong interest in technology, and a desire for continuous learning and professional growth.
 * Motivation to succeed, deliver exacting quality standards, and contribute to a positive and productive engineering environment.

## Description

* Participate in stand-ups, planning sessions, retrospectives, sprint reviews, team demos, stakeholder demonstrations, and product reviews.
 * Fix bugs, resolve defects, reduce technical debt, and monitor system performance.
 * Contribute to project and design work and provide engineering input across ongoing projects.
 * Perform unit testing, submit and review pull requests, and take part in public code reviews and refinement sessions.
 * Support the product release cycle and generate technical reports.
 * Participate in mobile development activities.
 * Collaborate through engineering dojos, katas, and pair programming to improve code quality, shared understanding, and team capability.
 * Support and mentor junior engineers and colleagues in their engineering practices and development.

Technologies:

 * C#
 * Support
 * Mobile
 * SQL
 * ASP.NET
 * C++