Senior Software Engineer

Full Stack OR Backend

Milton Keynes - Hybrid

Salary up to £70,000 DOE!

What are we looking for in our next Senior Software Engineer?

• Experienced in leading and empowering teams to deliver results within structured IT development environments.
  
  
• Capable of supporting architectural activities, establishing, managing, and maintaining client-focused software solutions, including secure private cloud and air-gapped environments.
  
  
• Proficient in various programming paradigms and languages, with experience across full-stack technologies, including web front-end development.
  
  
• Knowledgeable in software integration, particularly with open-source components.
  
  
• Innovative, self-motivated, and keen to continuously learn and apply new technologies and techniques.
  
  
• Skilled in managing deployed software solutions, both within the company and for client projects.
  
  
• Ready to fully engage, be supportive, and tackle challenges by working collaboratively with a wide variety of teams.
  
  
• Able to build a network of contacts, share knowledge, learn quickly, embrace mistakes, and take initiative to get things done.
  
  
• A thought leader – we want you to inspire others, and in return, we will offer you the freedom to bring your ideas to life.
  
  Responsibilities as a Senior Software Engineer:
  
  
• Practical experience in designing applications.
  
  
• Proven track record in specifying, designing, building, and testing complex full-stack software solutions.
  
  
• Expertise in designing and developing APIs.
  
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of both Linux and Microsoft operating systems.
  
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
• Solid working knowledge of relational database systems.
  
  
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including successfully applying DevOps principles in live projects.
  
  
• Sound understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  
  
• Experience integrating open-source software.
  
  
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence solutions, including GPU architectures.
  
  Essential
  
  
• Strong data handling capabilities and proven analytical skills.
  
  
• Excellent and demonstrable written and verbal communication skills, with experience in Software Solution Design.
  
  
• Proficiency in at least two back-end technologies (preferably Java and Python).
  
  
• Experience with vanilla JavaScript and at least one front-end technology stack (ideally React).
  
  
• Experience with secure DevOps practices.
  
  
• Proficient in software virtualisation tools, such as Docker.
  
  
• Strong approach to configuration control and proactive in documenting software and APIs.
  
  
• Willing and able to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) at a minimum, with UK nationality required