Senior Software Engineer

MHR; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site restaurant

Training & development

Referral bonus up to £2,000

Private medical insurance

Dental coverage

Job summary

MHR in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable software in a collaborative, innovative environment. You will work with front-end and back-end technologies (Angular, C#/.NET Core), apply SOLID principles, and participate in code reviews and testing to ensure robust solutions.

You will be part of a Scrum Team with product managers, designers, and testers, mentoring junior engineers, and pushing for best practices, security, and

Qualifications

• Experience in front-end and back-end technologies (Angular, or similar JavaScript MVC framework, C# and .NET Core).
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure services for cloud-based development.
• Knowledge of web security, RESTful Web Services 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

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge.
• Ensure quality, efficiency, and scalability by applying best practices and modern testing.

Skills

Angular / JS MVC

C# / .NET Core

Azure

RESTful API design

Unit testing

SOLID principles

Mentoring

Tools

Angular / JS MVC

REST

Job description

Your Career

Are you ready to shape the future of technology and be at the forefront of innovation? Join our dynamic team as a Senior 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 Senior 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

• Experience in front-end and back-end technologies in particular working in Angular – or similar JavaScript MVC framework, C# and .NET Core development.
• 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.

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.

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.