Senior Software Engineer

Investigo; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consulting firm is seeking a Senior Software Developer located in Derby for an on-site role. They will work within a delivery-focused team to maintain and evolve live software systems that support client solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience, enjoy producing impactful improvements, and need to be eligible for SC clearance. This position demands proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, alongside experience with cloud platforms. Immediate interviews are planned for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ commercial experience in software development.
• Experience in maintaining and deploying production applications.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance production applications using various programming languages.
• Develop new features based on client feedback and evolving requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve live system issues.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

CI/CD and DevOps

Agile methodologies

Job description

Senior Software Developer

Location: Derby – On-site (5 days a week)

Salary: Up to £55,000

Contract: Permanent

A Senior Software Developer is required to join a delivery-focused Service Team working for a global name, maintaining and evolving live software systems that support client solutions. This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role, ideal for someone with 3+ years’ commercial experience who enjoys working on production systems and delivering improvements that directly impact clients. Candidates must have or be eligible for SC clearance.

Role Highlights

• Maintain, enhance and deploy production applications using Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Develop new features, improvements, and integrations based on client feedback, service metrics, or evolving requirements
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve live system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to clients
• Participate in agile delivery, including sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, and service review meetings
• Collaborate directly with client stakeholders, engineers, and analysts, presenting technical updates clearly and professionally
• Support automation of monitoring, testing, and deployment pipelines, contributing to CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Work with cross‑functional teams to ensure applications remain secure, performant, and aligned with service‑level objectives (SLOs/SLAs)
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery processes, technical standards, and team practices

The client is moving quickly and is looking to speak to suitable candidates this week. If you are a Senior Software Engineer and want to step into a fast‑moving transformation programme, please get in touch by either applying or emailing me at [e-mail]