Senior Software Engineer

Perforce; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company based in Belfast is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build innovative front-end solutions for its products. In this role, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders and provide technical guidance to ensure high-quality software development. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with Javascript frameworks and a passion for mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing scalable distributed software solutions.
• Proficiency in a Javascript framework like Ember or React.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide task estimates and report progress in an Agile environment.
• Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality.
• Mentor junior engineers to foster their professional development.

Skills

Algorithm design

Data structures

Javascript frameworks

CI/CD pipelines

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

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Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Belfast. This role focuses on building innovative front-end solutions for our Perforce Puppet products. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise and leadership to drive product excellence.

You will work closely with Product Management, customers, and other engineering stakeholders (e.g. UX team) to design the new solution. You will also collaborate with other team members to deliver a high‑scale, secure and maintainable service.

Responsibilities

• Provide task estimates and accurately report progress as part of an Agile process.
• Proficiency with efficient algorithm design, data structures and design patterns.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to the development team, ensuring high-quality software design and development.
• Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, provide constructive feedback, and enforce coding standards.
• Continuously review and make recommendations to improve processes, tools and implementation.
• Develop features for the Puppet product in a secure, well‑tested, and performant way.
• Craft code that meets our internal standards for style, maintainability, and best practices for a high‑scale web environment.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, fostering their technical growth and professional development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders within Engineering, Product Management and others (e.g. UX, Tech Writing) to maintain a high bar for quality.
• Advocate for improvements to product quality, security, scalability, and performance.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing scalable distributed software solutions.
• Experience in a Javascript framework such as Ember or React.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth deployment processes.
• Strong communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Desirable

• Exposure to a high‑level language such as Clojure, Java or Python.
• Experience working with Design Systems.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.