Senior Software Engineer

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

Job summary

eFinancialCareers in Manchester is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance, scalable software that drives superior user experiences and supports business growth.

You will work in a forward-thinking tech team using React, Java, Golang, TypeScript and AWS to build customer-centric platforms, while mentoring engineers, upholding coding standards, and driving technical excellence across the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and delivering scalable software systems.
• Strong understanding of modern programming languages and architectural patterns.
• Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-focused applications.
• Lead the end-to-end development of robust, scalable systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and uphold coding standards through reviews.

Skills

Java

TypeScript

Golang

Python

Job description

£90,000 GBP

Onsite WORKING

Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom

Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity awaits to join a global banking powerhouse as they seek to appoint an experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance, scalable software solutions that drive exceptional user experiences and support business growth.

This role sits within a forward-thinking technology team focused on customer-centric platforms, working with modern tools including React, Java, Golang, TypeScript, and AWS.

Key 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.

What You'll Bring

• Expertise in one or more modern programming languages: Java (Spring Boot), TypeScript (React/Angular), Golang , or Python .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a knack for simplifying 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, able to bridge technical detail and business value effectively.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to design systems aligned with business goals.
• Comfort working across distributed systems and integrating diverse technologies.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and secure coding practices.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services such such as AWS , Azure , or Google Cloud , and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL/NoSQL databases and modern version control systems (e.g., 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.