Senior Developer

Scott Logic; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Gym discount

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Scott Logic in the UK is seeking a hands-on Senior Software Engineer to work with clients, shaping solutions across the full development life cycle.

You will thrive in small multidisciplinary teams, mentor colleagues, and take ownership of significant work while embracing new technologies and collaborative problem-solving. The role offers hybrid working with time in offices and with clients.

Qualifications

• Experience with modern software development practices across the full lifecycle.
• Ability to design maintainable, scalable systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across the full development life cycle in client-facing projects.
• Mentor colleagues and share knowledge within the team.
• Take ownership of significant deliverables and advise clients.

Skills

Python

Java

C#/.NET

JavaScript

TypeScript

Problem solving

System design

Excellent communication

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

We work with some of the UK’s biggest companies and government departments to provide a pragmatic approach to technology, delivering bespoke software solutions and expert advice.

Senior Software Engineer

We work with some of the UK’s biggest companies and government departments to provide a pragmatic approach to technology, delivering bespoke software solutions and expert advice.

This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role, offering the opportunity to be involved in the full development life cycle. You’ll typically work in small, tight‑knit multidisciplinary teams, solving tough software problems. You’ll have the opportunity to further develop your career mentoring colleagues, advising our clients, and taking ownership of significant pieces of work.

What are we looking for?

Skills

• Good experience in at least one of Python, Java, C#/.NET, JavaScript or TypeScript, and their associated ecosystems.
• You’re a problem‑solver, pragmatically exploring options and finding effective solutions.
• An understanding of how to design and build well‑structured, maintainable systems.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to work.
• You embrace the chance to try new things, learn new skills and grow your experience.

What You’ll Get In Return Is

• 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days with each year of service.
• Generous family leave policies.
• Access to an employer pension scheme, and Group Life Assurance.
• A range of optional benefits such as discounted gym membership and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• A meaningful approach to evaluating your performance and providing feedback on your progress.

At Scott Logic, we value the flexibility of remote working alongside the value gained from spending time with our colleagues and clients. In our offices you’ll find employee‑led clubs and events, as well as free games, books, and refreshments.

We have shared values that govern our behaviour toward others and the environment. We are proud to be a B Corp, a global movement of businesses driving for a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.

We believe diversity drives innovation, and embrace a culture where everyone can contribute, irrespective of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.