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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Assystem UK Ltd - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, .NET Framework, Microsoft Excel, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon S3, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Relational Databases, Django Web Framework, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Redis, Secure Coding, Systems Integration, Talend, TypeScript, Enterprise Software Applications, Caching, Backend, Fastapi, Vue.js, SC Clearance, AngularJS, Solid Principles, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Docker - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0991594acda79dbd ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vue.js?, * 8 years experience * Practical use of, or strong interest in use of AI-assisted development tools in a responsible delivery environment * Experience delivering production software end to end, working closely with stakeholders * Front end, back end development experience * Experience designing APIs and integrating with enterprise systems and data services * Good understanding of software design principles and modern engineering practice * Experience with automated testing and CI/CD * Experience working with relational databases * Familiarity with database and caching technologies * Understanding of secure coding and modern authentication and authorisation * Experience delivering software in cloud-hosted environments, e.g. Azure * Ability to work effectively across a mixed technology estate * Strong communication skills and experience working in collaborative teams * Experience mentoring others through review, pairing and practical support ️ Desired Skills * Experience with container tooling * Familiarity with Microsoft tooling, including Power Platform * Experience with Office document automation, including Excel, Word and PDF generation Security and eligibility Depending on project requirements, you may need to meet UK residency criteria and achieve UK security clearance, such as BPSS and potentially SC. You do not need deep expertise in all of these, but you should be comfortable learning and contributing across a varied environment. Our current stack includes, but is not limited to: C#/.NET, SPython FastAPI/Django, TypeScript, Angular, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis/Valkey, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Azure, S3-compatible storage, Talend, NiFi, Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Power Platform, and Office document automation tools such as Aspose. ## Description You will help design, build and support secure, maintainable software products and reusable components that improve performance, decision-making and delivery across the business and for our clients. This is a hands-on role in a small, senior team, with real scope to influence technical direction, engineering standards and solution design. You will work across a varied technology environment, contribute from discovery through to production support, and collaborate closely with colleagues in the UK, India and, where relevant, France. We are not looking for someone who knows every tool in our stack. We are looking for strong engineering fundamentals, sound judgement, adaptability and a practical approach to solving problems. What you will do * Work closely with senior stakeholders to understand requirements * Design, build, test, deploy and support software applications, services and reusable components * Produce pragmatic technical designs that balance quality, security and maintainability * Work across back end services, integrations and user-facing applications * Contribute to engineering standards through code review, testing, CI/CD and documentation * Design secure APIs and integrations across digital products, enterprise systems and data services * Work closely with data engineers on APIs, events and data contracts * Support and mentor others through pairing, review and day-to-day collaboration * Help make sensible technology choices that keep solutions supportable over time ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [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) - [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) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [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) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)