Senior Software Engineer

Anson McCade; Manchester; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade in Manchester is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of high-performance, scalable software solutions. You will work across Java, Spring Boot, TypeScript, React, and Golang to build secure systems that meet business goals, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and engineering excellence.

The role requires hands-on cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), CI/CD, and a proven track record of delivering robust applications, with leadership

Qualifications

• Expertise in one or more modern programming languages including Java (Spring Boot), TypeScript (React/Angular), Golang, or Python.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to simplify complex technical challenges.
• Proven experience mentoring engineering teams and contributing to a high-performing development culture.
• Excellent communication skills bridging technical detail and business value.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-focused applications.
• Lead the end-to-end development of robust, scalable, and secure systems.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Uphold coding standards through code reviews and best practices.
• Drive innovation by staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

TypeScript

React

Golang

Python

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

CI/CD

NoSQL

SQL

Git

Security

Distributed systems

Leadership

Tools

Git

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Salary: £30,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements:

• Expertise in one or more modern programming languages, including Java (Spring Boot), TypeScript (React/Angular), Golang, or Python.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to simplify complex technical challenges.
• A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to quality engineering.
• Proven experience mentoring engineering teams and contributing to a high-performing development culture.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge technical detail and business value.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to design systems aligned with business goals.
• Comfort working across distributed systems and integrating diverse technologies.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and secure coding practices.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL/NoSQL databases and modern version control systems such as Git.
• Strong leadership skills with experience leading technical initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Agility to adapt to new tools, frameworks, and evolving business needs.
• Experience optimising application performance and building intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-focused applications.
• Lead the end-to-end development of robust, scalable, and secure systems.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Uphold coding standards through code reviews, best practices, and technical leadership.
• Drive innovation by staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Angular
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Git
• Golang
• Support
• Java
• NoSQL
• Python
• React
• SQL
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• TypeScript
• DevOps
• Security

More:

We are a global banking powerhouse offering an exciting permanent opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join our forward-thinking technology team in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. This onsite role is focused on customer-centric platforms, using modern tools including React, Java, Golang, TypeScript, and AWS to design and develop high-performance, scalable software solutions that support business growth and exceptional user experiences. The position is offered with a salary of 90,000 GBP.

last updated 38 week of 2026