Senior Software Developer

Karbon Homes; Stanley; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Senior Software Developer and contribute to digital solutions improving lives through innovative software. In this role, you'll lead a development team, drive agile practices, and deliver impactful housing management solutions, all while embodying the values of trust and inclusion.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Occupational pension

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise in TypeScript and relational databases.
• Experience with agile methodologies and team leadership.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver secure, scalable software solutions.
• Mentor and coach development team, implementing best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs.

Skills

TypeScript

Relational Databases

Agile Practices

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Senior Software Developer

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Senior Software Developer in the Software Development Team. At Karbon Homes, our passionate software team help shape digital solutions that directly improve lives - supporting Karbon Homes' mission to provide safe, affordable housing and stronger communities.

About the role

Join Karbon Homes as Senior Software Developer on our ICT & Digital Transformation leadership team. You'll architect and deliver secure, scalable solutions-coding in TypeScript and optimising relational databases (MySQL or Microsoft SQL or Progress OpenEdge). Lead a skilled dev team, shape technical direction and collaborate across ICT and with external partners. As mentor and coach, you'll embed agile best practices and drive our technology roadmap, all while championing Karbon's values of trust, inclusion and excellence. If you're driven to transform public services through innovative software and make a real social impact, this is your opportunity to lead change.

About you

We're looking for a Senior Software Developer who blends hands-on expertise with strategic leadership and a passion for social impact. You'll be:

• A TypeScript champion, confident designing and delivering secure, scalable housing-management solutions

• An expert in relational databases-MySQL, Microsoft SQL or Progress OpenEdge-crafting efficient schemas and optimizing performance

• A natural mentor, driving agile best practices, code reviews and CI/CD to raise team performance

• An excellent communicator and collaborator, able to translate business needs into technical roadmaps and partner with stakeholders

• A proactive problem-solver, curious about emerging tech and relentless in rooting out issues before they reach production

• Deeply committed to Karbon's values-trust, inclusion and innovation-and eager to use your skills to improve people's lives

About our team

The successful candidate will work in our software development team led by the software engineering manager. If you require further information about the role, please contact Paul Sehgal at [e-mail].

Key Information

It's important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

• Senior Software Developer - permanent role

• Salary is 59,805 per annum

• Location: Gosforth or Stanley - office presence required 2 days a week so successful candidate must live in commutable distance

• Regular travel will be required

• 37 Hours per week with some homeworking available/flexible working

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits

We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years' service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website - https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

Important dates

Closing date for applications

Tuesday 15 July 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date

W/C Monday 21 July 2025

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact [e-mail]