Senior Software Engineer

The Senior Software Engineer role is designed for individuals with solid technical proficiency and growing expertise in key areas of software engineering. This position is for individuals ready to take on more ownership of software components and features, lead smaller technical efforts, and contribute significantly to the team's and projects' success.

Reporting directly to a Principal Software Engineer, the Senior Software Engineer is part of the Global Digital Technology team responsible for developing and maintaining the websites and APIs that enable our brands to engage with their consumers and deliver elevated digital experiences. This role provides opportunities to mentor junior team members, work more autonomously, and make architectural decisions within defined areas of responsibility, while collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders and technologies.

Make an Impact

Own the design, architecture, and implementation of assigned modules. Develop, maintain, and enhance scalable, high-quality software features and components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective technical solutions aligned with business needs. Support and mentor junior engineers through technical guidance and code reviews. Design and implement scalable, maintainable software solutions and feature enhancements. Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the technology stack. Work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver business-focused outcomes. Develop and maintain automated testing and support CI/CD processes for reliable deployments. Create and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture and API specifications.

A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., C#, JavaScript, Python) and frameworks. Strong understanding of software design patterns and principles (e.g., SOLID). In-depth knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js). Experience with database design and management (SQL, NoSQL). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and understanding of cloud-native application design. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and version control systems like Git. Experience with using Github Copilot or similar AI assisted software development tools

Behaviours: Strong problem-solver who delivers effective, high-quality solutions.Writes clean, maintainable code with a focus on performance and testing.Collaborates effectively across teams and communicates with impact.Takes ownership, delivers to a high standard, and supports the growth of others.Adaptable, organised, and comfortable managing priorities in a fast-paced agile environment.

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Our Blend of Benefits Salary £44,800 - £56,000 37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%) Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility) Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop Embrace work-life harmony with 60:40 hybrid working, 26 weeks' paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year Embrace Excellence