Senior Software Developer (Short-Term Contract)

Picture Production Company; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing and developing innovative software solutions while collaborating with product managers and stakeholders. You will lead complex projects, advocate for best practices, and contribute to architectural decisions. With a commitment to quality and efficiency, this position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for software development and a proven track record of delivering results, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex software systems.
• Collaborate with product managers to define technical requirements.

Skills

Software Development

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Microservices Architecture

Performance Optimization

CI/CD Pipelines

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

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Full Job Description

JOB TITLE: Senior Software Developer (Short-term Contract)

COMPANY: PPC Creative Limited

REPORTING TO: Chief Operating Officer

DEPARTMENT: Technical Support

LOCATION: Soho, London (Remote/Office-Based)

CONTRACT LENGTH: 4 to 8 weeks

Company Overview

Picture Production Company is a leading international creative production agency with a dedicated, award-winning creative team and state-of-the-art post-production facilities. With offices in London and LA, we offer comprehensive cross-platform marketing services that deliver on brief, on budget, and on schedule — reflecting our commitment, passion, and meticulous attention to detail, evident in every project we undertake.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our development team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex software systems.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define technical requirements.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Advocate for best practices in software development.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning and retrospectives.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Experience with on-premise hardware options and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with performance optimization and scalability.
• Contributions to open-source projects are a plus.
• At least 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Familiarity with modern software development methodologies and practices.
• Proven track record of leading technical projects and delivering results.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Experience with database design and optimization.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with implementing AI services into pipelines.

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are intended as an overview of the role. The company reserves the right to amend or adjust these duties as necessary to meet business needs.