Senior Software Engineer

SBS; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Bristol is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative digital solutions. This role involves building applications in Java and TypeScript, mentoring a team, and driving architectural decisions in a cloud-native environment. The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills and experience with CI/CD pipelines and AWS services. This position offers hybrid working with office days required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Medical Insurance

Work from home three days per week

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in at least one language (Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, JavaScript, Go).
• Deep understanding of OOP, functional programming, and software design patterns.
• Experience designing and documenting system architecture.
• Proficient in writing unit and integration tests.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiar with AWS services and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining scalable applications in Java and TypeScript.
• Championing clean, well-tested code through code reviews.
• Building features in an AWS cloud-native environment.
• Collaborating with product and engineering teams.
• Leading and contributing to CI/CD pipelines and testing strategies.
• Mentoring engineers to foster an inclusive team culture.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Proficient in Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, JavaScript, Go

Understanding of OOP and design patterns

Computer science fundamentals

System architecture documentation

Unit and integration testing

CI/CD pipelines

Familiar with AWS services

Mentoring skills

Excellent communication

Secure coding practices

Performance profiling

Tools

JUnit

Mockito

Jest

GitHub Actions

AWS CodePipeline

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

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Yate (Bristol) - Hybrid - Two office days per week

Full-Time, permanent

We’re on the lookout for an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative digital solutions. This is a high-impact role where your technical expertise and leadership will drive product success, improve engineering practices, and mentor a growing team.

What will the role involve?

• Designing, building, and maintaining scalable applications in Java and TypeScript
• Championing clean, well-tested code through code reviews and best practices.
• Building features and modernising systems in an AWS cloud-native environment.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with product, engineering, and stakeholders to align on business goals.
• Identifying technical risks and blockers, and proactively working to resolve them.
• Leading and contributing to CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and system reliability.
• Mentoring and coaching engineers to foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture.
• Driving architectural decisions and influencing the technical direction of projects.
• Embedding secure-by-default development and support, incident response, or performance optimisation when required.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in at least one language (Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, JavaScript, Go) and open to learning new ones
• Deep understanding of OOP, functional programming, and software design patterns
• Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, complexity
• Experience designing and documenting system architecture
• Proficient in writing unit and integration tests with tools like JUnit, Mockito, Jest
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline)
• Familiar with AWS services (Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudWatch)
• Skilled in mentoring and adapting coaching style to diverse learning needs
• Confident communicator who can align technical solutions with business priorities
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
• Familiarity with performance profiling and optimisation

It would be a bonus if you also had:

• Commercial experience with serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway)
• Exposure to the Serverless Framework
• Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Sentry)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform
• Awareness of accessibility, UX, and scalability in software design

Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay, and you aren't alone! Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all the criteria. At SBS, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. So if this role excites you and you're eager to grow, we'd love to hear from you - even if your experience doesn't tick every box just yet, send us your application!

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

At SBS, we’re committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives, from health and wellbeing to financial security and lifestyle perks. Here’s a snapshot of the benefits you'll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, Eye Care Vouchers, Flu Vaccinations
• Work from home three days per week, and join us in the office for the remaining two.
• Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Pension Plan, Long Service Awards, Payroll Giving, Fleet car provider
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Holiday Trading, Travel Insurance

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.