Senior Software Engineer

Recann; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Software Developer

Hybrid | 34 hour working week | Up to £70,000

>We’re hiring multiple Senior Software Developers

An opportunity has opened up for experienced backend-focused developers to join a growing engineering team building and evolving business-critical platforms. This is a role suited to someone who enjoys ownership, influence, and working closely with product and engineering peers in a small, collaborative environment.

Why this role stands out

• Salary up to £70,000
• 34 hour working week
• Hybrid working. 3 days per week in the office
• Flexible working hours
• 28 days holiday plus statutory days
• Multiple hires planned, with real opportunity to shape technical direction and ways of working

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, building and delivering backend software features and services
• Taking ownership of solutions from concept through to production support
• Working closely with product and technical stakeholders to design pragmatic, scalable systems
• Writing clean, maintainable, high-quality code
• Contributing to engineering standards, patterns, and continuous improvement

Tech environment

You’ll be working in a modern backend environment that includes:

• C# with the latest .NET LTS versions
• Azure-based services
• Asynchronous messaging (e.g., service bus, RabbitMQ)
• Docker, Kubernetes and Helm
• SQL Server, cloud storage and Redis
• Microservices and clean architecture principles
• CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

What they’re looking for

• Strong backend development experience, ideally with C#/.NET
• Solid software engineering fundamentals, including design patterns and SOLID principles
• Experience working in product-led or platform teams
• Comfortable working in environments where requirements can evolve
• A mindset focused on quality, ownership, and continuous improvement

Desirable but not essential

• Experience in distributed or microservices architectures
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes and cloud environments
• Interest or experience in mentoring or leading other developers

Important to note

• You must be happy attending 3 days per week
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

If you’re a Senior Software Developer considering a move, or open to a confidential discussion, please get in touch with your CV and availability for a short call.