Senior Software Engineer

TRIA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food service company seeks a Senior Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in transforming their e-procurement systems from ColdFusion to a modern platform. This position offers remote and hybrid working options in Birmingham, providing a chance to maintain critical systems while developing expertise in next-generation technology. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of software engineering experience and strong skills in server-side and front-end technologies. A competitive salary of around £58,000 annually is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Learn cutting-edge technology with strategic influence

Central to a multi-year digital transformation programme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven software engineering experience.
• Strong server-side skills, including ColdFusion, PHP, Java, or similar.
• Solid front-end fundamentals with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with relational databases like MySQL and MS SQL.
• Proficiency in version control using Git and Subversion.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain business-critical systems while building expertise in next-generation platform technology.
• Re-engineer large-scale e-procurement systems from legacy ColdFusion onto Neptune platform.
• Bridge critical systems running while pioneering new technology.
• Participate in knowledge transfer and team capability building.

Skills

Proven software engineering experience (5+ years)

Strong server-side skills - ColdFusion, PHP, Java or similar

Solid front-end fundamentals - HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Experience with relational databases (MySQL, MS SQL)

Version control proficiency (Git, Subversion)

Excellent stakeholder communication

Tools

ColdFusion

PHP

Java

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

MySQL

MS SQL

Git

Subversion

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Circa £58,000 annually

Remote | Full-time

We're partnering with one of the world's largest food service and support services companies, operating internationally and serving everything from corporate cafeterias to sports stadiums.

This role sits within their procurement solutions team in Birmingham - the tech hub powering billions in purchasing decisions.

Why this role?

You’ll be part of a major technical transformation. The team is re‑engineering their large-scale e‑procurement system from legacy ColdFusion onto Neptune - a modern low‑code/no‑code platform - as part of an ambitious "Back of House" programme.

This is a dual‑learning opportunity. You'll maintain business‑critical systems while building expertise in next‑generation platform technology, positioning yourself at the forefront of their digital evolution.

The bigger picture:

The long‑term vision? Transitioning from external agency reliance to a self‑sufficient internal team that owns and drives the Neptune platform. You'll be instrumental in this knowledge transfer and capability building - a genuine chance to shape the future tech stack of a global operation.

What we’re looking for:

• ✅ Proven software engineering experience (5+ years)
• ✅ Strong server‑side skills - ColdFusion, PHP, Java or similar
• ✅ Solid front‑end fundamentals - HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• ✅ Experience with relational databases (MySQL, MS SQL)
• ✅ Version control proficiency (Git, Subversion)
• ✅ Excellent stakeholder communication – you'll work across technical and business teams

Nice to have:

• 🎯 Neptune experience
• 🎯 Front‑end frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, jQuery)
• 🎯 Server‑side frameworks (Laravel, ColdBox)
• 🎯 Web services & API integration (REST, SOAP, JSON)
• 🎯 CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind)

What’s in it for you?

• 💰 Competitive salary package
• 🚀 Learn cutting‑edge LCNC platform technology (Neptune) with genuine strategic influence
• 📈 Be central to a multi‑year digital transformation programme
• 🎓 Hands‑on knowledge transfer from external specialists
• 🌍 Work for a global industry leader with scale and stability
• 💼 Report directly to the Head of Development
• 🏢 Hybrid in Birmingham or remote options available
• 🎯 Real ownership over platform transition and team capability building

This isn’t your typical maintenance role. You’ll bridge two worlds – keeping critical systems running while pioneering the technology that replaces them. It’s challenging, yes, but it’s also the kind of opportunity that defines a career chapter.

You’ll have genuine influence over how a global organisation modernises its technology, with the autonomy to build expertise that’s increasingly valuable in today’s market.

Sound like you?

If you’re a versatile software engineer who thrives on learning new technologies, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to be part of something transformational rather than transactional – this one’s for you.

Apply through the link below – would love to hear from you! 👇