Senior Software Engineer

MHR; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training courses

GP access

Mental health support

Extra holiday days

Family leave

MHRewards

Employee recognition

Referral bonus

Social events

On-site restaurants

Private medical insurance

Dental coverage

Job summary

MHR in the United Kingdom is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions within a collaborative and creative environment. You will work on the People and Finance platform, helping organisations run smoother and make better decisions.

In our Scrum Team, you’ll collaborate with product managers, UX designers, developers and testers, mentor juniors, and pursue best practices in cloud security and modern testing.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure services for cloud-based development.
• Knowledge of web security, RESTful Web Services and RESTful architecture and API design principles.
• Experience with modern unit testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Deep knowledge of software engineering concepts such as design patterns, SOLID principles, polymorphism, and threading.
• Experience mentoring junior members of staff.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing applications to deliver quality, efficiency, and scalability.
• Mentoring junior team members to grow skills and contribute to the team’s success.
• Stay at the cutting edge of technology and contribute to delivering innovative solutions.
• Help shape how we deliver software in a collaborative Agile environment.
• Ensure clean code and robust testing practices are followed.

Skills

Azure

RESTful APIs

Unit testing

Software design patterns

Mentoring junior staff

Job description

At MHR, our employees are central to our success and play a key role in helping customers achieve sustainable high performance. With a team of over 900 professionals, we work to make things flow smoothly, whether it's for large organisations or individual employees. As businesses face rapid changes in the world of work, our team is here to help them adapt and thrive.

By focusing on the core needs of efficiency, productivity, growth, and impact, our employees use their expertise to deliver real solutions through our People and Finance platform. This system, which covers finance, HR, payroll, and learning, helps businesses run more smoothly and make better decisions in real time.

With over 40 years of experience behind us, MHR’s track record as a high-performance organisation is built on clear goals, a shared vision, and strong communication - all of which we pass on to our customers.

MHR is more than just a place to work; it’s a platform for empowerment. Joining us means bringing innovation, technology, and teamwork seamlessly removes obstacles, enhances your skills, and allow you to focus on what’s most important to you- work that matters.

With us, you’ll grow, find your flow, and make a lasting difference in your career, your team, and your impact.

Are you ready to shape the future of technology and be at the forefront of innovation? Join our dynamic team as a Full Stack Software Engineer, where you’ll design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions in a collaborative and creative environment. This is your chance to work with cutting-edge technology, grow your skills, and drive impactful innovation.

Your Team

Our software teams are passionate about pushing boundaries and delivering excellence. You’ll work in a Scrum Team: product managers, UX designers, and developers and testers in a culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Together, we create software solutions that build a brighter future in tech.

Your Impact

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, your contributions will be integral to our success. From designing and developing applications to mentoring junior team members, your work will drive quality, efficiency, and scalability. By embracing best practices and staying at the cutting edge of technology, you’ll shape the way we deliver innovative solutions.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure services for cloud-based development.
• Knowledge of web security, RESTful Web Services and RESTful architecture and API design principles.
• Experience with modern unit testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Deep knowledge of software engineering concepts such as design patterns, SOLID principles, polymorphism, and threading.
• Experience mentoring junior members of staff

PLEASE NOTE: This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite in our Newcastle office.

Benefits to support you personally and professionally

Alongside the opportunity to work with an incredible team and express your individuality, we offer a range of personalised benefits including:

• Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs
• 24/7 access to a GP through Help at Hand for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave
• Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond 25 days and bank holidays
• Enhanced Family leave
• My MHRewards offering discounts at over 900 retailers
• Monthly employee recognition program and departmental awards
• Referral bonus scheme of up to £2,000
• Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs
• On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily
• Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverage

We value the well-being, financial stability, and inclusivity of our employees, and strive to provide a supportive working environment.

At MHR, we’re completely committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and everyone feels valued and supported.

Whatever your background, abilities and experiences, if you’re excited by this role we want to hear from you. If you require assistance for an interview, please let us know and we’ll make sure your needs are met when you arrive.

If we receive an exceptionally high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than originally advertised.