Senior Software Engineer

Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc; Crewe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize software solutions for telematics and mobility. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software development, strong Python proficiency, and hands-on experience with AWS Serverless technologies. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and applying Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with expertise in backend or full‑stack development.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Hands-on experience of AWS Serverless technologies such as Lambda, DynamoDB, and Step Functions.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and drive engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, and deploy new software solutions.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless development.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid‑level engineers.
• Drive innovation by evaluating new tools and technologies.

Skills

Python

Backend Development

Event-driven Architectures

AWS Serverless Technologies

DevOps Practices

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitLab

Docker

Job description

Job Purpose

The Senior Software Engineer is a core technical contributor within IMS, responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing software solutions that power our telematics, mobility, and insurance technology. As a key member of an agile development team, this role involves collaborating with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to build scalable, high‑performance applications that drive value for our customers.

This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, proactively takes ownership, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about delivering high‑quality, maintainable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & System Design

• Design, develop,beleid, test, implement, and deploy new software solutions, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and security.
• Maintain and improve existing software, refactoring and optimizing systems to enhance performance.
• Work with event‑driven, serverless architectures, ensuring scalability, high availability, and fault tolerance.
• Develop and integrate APIs and data pipelines, working with structured and unstructured database technologies.
• Implement best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD processes.

Agile Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including Product, Platform Engineering, QA, and UX, to ensure seamless development and deployment.
• Deliver features and improvements within forecasted timelines, and be comfortable with Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
• Engage in team retrospectives, suggesting improvements to development workflows and processes.
• Assist product teams in backlog preparation, ensuring requirements are well‑defined and aligned with business objectives.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and guide junior and mid‑level engineers, promoting best practices and knowledge‑sharing.
• Lead discussions on architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with industry standards and IMS’s long‑term vision.
• Work with IMS’s engineering community to share knowledge, drive technical excellence, and establish engineering standards.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Advocate for modern software development techniques, including serverless computing, event‑driven architectures, and AI‑driven analytics.
• Drive innovation by evaluating and recommending new tools, technologies, and frameworks.
• Ensure platform reliability and scalability, proactively identifying performance bottlenecks and technical debt.

Security, Compliance & Observability

• Ensure security best practices are integrated into software development, adhering to GDPR, CCPA, and industry security standards.
• Improve system observability, integrating logging, monitoring, and tracing solutions (CloudWatch, New Relic).
• Develop and implement DevSecOps practices, ensuring secure and compliant infrastructure.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with expertise in backend or full‑stack development.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience building highly available, event‑driven, service‑oriented architectures.
• Hands‑on experience of AWS Serverless technologies such as Lambda, DynamoDB, and Step Functions.
• Experience with DevOps practices, such as CI/CD and 重度 infrastructure automation (GitLab).
• Proficiency with IaC tooling (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• A focus on taking ownership and prioritizing delivery without compromising quality.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, coûts testing, and debugging.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, coach in technical excellence, and drive engineering best practices.
• A problem‑solving mindset with the ability to balance trade‑offs in cost, performance, and scalability.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience working with .NET.
• Experience working with large‑scale data processing and real‑time analytics platforms.
• Experience working with containerization wg Docker, ECS.
• Prior experience in telematics, mobility, or insurance‑related software solutions.
• AWS Certifications.

Other Contextual Information

• Occasional travel to both IMS offices and client sites may be required.