Senior Software Engineer

Maxwell Bond
Stoke-on-Trent
1 year ago
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Salary:£55,000-£85,000 DOE & Two Bonus Schemes per year

Location:Stoke Area - Hybrid

Tech Stack:Typescript, Node.js, AWS


Are you a Senior Software Engineer who's passionate about making a positive environmental impact?


Maxwell Bond have partnered with a leader in the energy sector who drive the UK’s transition to greener solutions. After several successful product launches and continuous growth, they're looking to expand their Software Engineering team.


What you'll be doing:

  • Develop bespoke IoT and Machine Learning products using Typescript, Node.js, React, and AWS.
  • Emphasise Test-Driven Development (TDD) and write clean, maintainable code.
  • Mentor junior engineers and collaborate on Greenfield projects.


Perks of the role:

  • Competitive Salary:Whether you're an established Senior/Lead Engineer or looking to take your next step.
  • Attractive Bonuses:Two annual bonus schemes.
  • Sustainability Perks:Home energy benefits, EV schemes.
  • Hybrid Working:Average of 3 days per week on site. As you’ll be working on software for physical hardware devices, regular testing of your code against real-world systems is essential.


What they're looking for:

  • Strong experience working Front & Backend - Specifically usingTypescript & Node.js.
  • Experience writingclean, maintainable code, focusing on high-quality code & best practices.
  • Designing and building IoT & ML products would be advantageous.


This is one of those rare opportunities to work on projects with long-lasting, positive environmental impact. You’ll be at the forefront of technological innovation in the green energy space while enjoying plenty of room for career development.

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