Senior Software Engineer

Kinsmen Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm in Glasgow seeks a Senior Developer responsible for delivering high-quality software solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. The role involves collaboration with product teams, leading development efforts, and mentoring junior developers. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, particularly in cloud-based environments, with a focus on code maintainability, performance, and security. Join a people-first company prioritizing innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience in cloud-based SaaS environments.
• Solid understanding of Azure platform services and Git workflows.
• Experience in mentoring or leadership within a development team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to deliver features aligned with the product roadmap.
• Lead development efforts and ensure code quality and security.
• Mentor junior developers and assist in troubleshooting technical issues.

Skills

Software development experience

Azure platform services

Git workflows

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

From our locations in the U.S. and U.K., we help companies transform how they use data. Since 2015, Kinsmen Group has been working to simplify the complexities of information management through a service-oriented approach. As an independent firm, we are agile and flexible in this approach and open to finding one-of-a-kind solutions for our clients. We are passionate about what we do and take pride in our work. And above all, we are a people-first company and believe in inclusion, teamwork, integrity, and respect.

We fully embrace and model our core values in everything we do:

HAVE INTEGRITY

We conduct business with honesty and reliability. We apply our core values through our decisions and actions. We do the right thing, always.

PURSUE EXCELLENCE

We never take shortcuts on quality. We realize that our customers come to us by choice, and we secure their satisfaction by responding to their needs and delivering superior business results through excellent performance – dependably and on time.

ARE UNITED

We work collaboratively towards a common goal. We support each other to combine individual strengths that enhance team performance. We communicate effectively and create an atmosphere of trust.

STRIVE TO INNOVATE

We apply innovative thinking and pragmatism to deliver best in class solutions.

BELIEVE PEOPLE MATTER

We put people first, that includes everyone. Every person will be treated with respect, no matter the circumstance. We understand that people are at the core of our success.

HAVE PASSION AND PRIDE

We take pride in our brand, and in the outcome of our work. We do all things with passion, because we enjoy what we do and we believe our work delivers real value.

About the role

The Senior Developer plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. Working closely with the Development Manager, this role drives the implementation of core product features, mentors junior developers, and upholds best practices in code quality, performance, and security.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with the Development Manager and Product team to deliver planned features aligned with product roadmap .
• Lead development efforts for complex components, ensuring clean, maintainable, and well- documented code.
• Lead analysis, and estimation of user stories and tasks to ensure clear understanding of effort.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Mentor junior developers, helping build their technical skills and adherence to coding standards with a focus on growth rather than overshadowing.
• Participate in code architecture discussions and contribute practical design solutions.
• Work with QA on automated tests to guarantee software reliability and coverage.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in collaboration with Platform/Cloud Operations.
• Address bugs and technical debt promptly, balancing new feature development with system stability.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and propose innovative tools or techniques to improve development efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with QA to ensure thorough testing and smooth releases.
• Assist in onboarding new developers and support team knowledge sharing.
• Work on integrating AI technologies and machine learning algorithms into existing software products, exploring new use cases for AI-driven solutions.
• Assist with troubleshooting complex technical issues, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Work closely with product managers, user experience designers, quality, security, and other engineers to ensure software solutions meet business needs and performance standards.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in software development and AI, proactively contributing ideas to improve development processes and product functionality.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years professional software development experience, ideally in cloud-based SaaS environments.
• Solid understanding of Azure platform services including App Service, Functions, Cosmos DB, AKS.
• Proficient with Git workflows, automated testing, and continuous integration.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, maintainable, and performant code.
• Experienced in mentoring or leadership within a development team.
• Familiarity with agile development frameworks and sprint-based delivery.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing and consuming AI/ML services.
• Experience working on commercial projects involving AI or machine learning.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, SaaS applications and agile development methodologies.

Kinsmen Group is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.