Senior Software Engineer

N BROWN; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital retailer in Manchester is seeking a Senior Software Engineer. You will join the Fintech team to design and develop a new financial services platform. The ideal candidate should have strong JavaScript and Typescript knowledge, experience with AWS serverless microservices, and a focus on API-first software development. This role offers hybrid working, an annual bonus, and additional benefits, emphasizing a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)

Annual bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

Company pension

Mental health support

Colleague discounts

Life assurance and private medical insurance

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Strong command of JavaScript/Typescript.
• Experience with Node serverless microservices.
• Familiarity with AWS serverless frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a new financial services platform.
• Participate in code reviews and lead reviews.
• Ensure high-quality software engineering outcomes.

Skills

JavaScript

Typescript

Node serverless microservices

AWS

Continuous integration practices

Agile methodologies

RESTful services

JSON data handling

Unit testing

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Event-driven architecture (Kafka)

Tools

AWS CDK

Serverless framework

Azure DevOps

SonarQube

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer experienced in JavaScript/Typescript/Node serverless microservices/AWS to join our Fintech team here at N Brown. As a member of the Castle project team, you'll be at the heart of a unique and exciting venture to assemble a new financial services platform.

What type of person are we looking for?

• Driven by boundless curiosity and experimentally minded, always starting with 'why?'.
• Tenacious and persistent, willing to go above and beyond to deliver great outcomes.
• Focused and decisive, able to ruthlessly prioritise to stay on track.
• Energised by collaboration and a champion of radical candour.
• Believes as much in having fun as working hard.

What will you do as a Senior Developer at N Brown?

• Designs, codes, verifies, tests, documents, amends and refactors complex programs/scripts and integration software services.
• Contributes to the selection of the software development methods, tools and techniques.
• Applies agreed standards and tools to achieve well-engineered outcomes.
• Participates in reviews of own work and leads reviews of colleagues' work.
• Designs complex software applications, components and modules.
• Reviews, verifies and improves own designs against specifications. Leads reviews of others' designs.
• Uses approved tools and techniques for specific deployment activities.
• Follows agreed procedures to identify and resolve issues with applications.
• Uses application management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics.

What skills and experience will you have?

• Strong command of JavaScript/Typescript.
• Hands‑on experience with Node serverless microservices, whether it's AWS Lambdas or containerisation managed through ECS or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with AWS serverless development and deployment frameworks, including the Serverless framework, AWS SAM, AWS CDK, and more.
• Emphasis on an API‑first approach to software development.
• Proficiency in implementing unit and integration testing using frameworks like Jest.
• Expertise in consuming RESTful services, which includes adeptly handling JSON data.
• Proven experience in continuous integration practices, encompassing source control with Git, building processes (leveraging tools like Azure DevOps, Gitlab, or others), testing, auditing (utilising tools like SonarQube), and deployment.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of Terraform or a strong willingness to learn Terraform and apply Infrastructure as Code principles.
• Familiarity with Kafka or a strong willingness to learn Kafka and engage with event‑driven architecture.
• Understanding of software design patterns.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working and flexible start times.
• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave.
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution.
• Mental health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services.
• A range of financial wellbeing support.
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands.
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts.
• Life assurance and private medical insurance.
• Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice.

N Brown – who we are and why work for us?

At N Brown, we're committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by 'championing inclusion, we'll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer'. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

We're a forward‑thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We're customer‑obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We're experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We're inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we're sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we're so proud to have made this list – as voted for by our very own colleagues!

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you're in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we're perfectly located, plus we're surrounded by cool cafés, trendy bars and the best places to eat!

Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am – 4pm. Given we don't have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that's right for you.

Our promise to you

We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Please know your application is being reviewed by a real human being, not AI. We value your interest in joining us and appreciate you taking the time to submit your application.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we'll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!