Senior Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; North East; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for a Staff Software Engineer at a leading company focused on enhancing user experience. This senior-level role includes technical leadership, solution design, and responsibility for system health, requiring strong programming skills in modern technologies like C#, .NET, TypeScript/JavaScript, and Azure. The role offers a hybrid working model based in Newcastle and a competitive salary up to £70,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and delivering complex, scalable systems.
• Strong programming skills in modern technologies (C#, .NET, TypeScript, JavaScript, Azure).
• Experience providing technical leadership across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Champion engineering best practices and architectural integrity.
• Lead high-level solution design for new features and platform improvements.
• Work closely with engineering managers to plan implementation strategies.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Programming in C#

Programming in .NET

TypeScript

JavaScript

Azure

System Architecture

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Job description

Job Description

About the Company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Software Engineer to join a high-performing product-led business, working within their Engagement tribe-a key area focused on enhancing user interaction and experience across the platform.

About the Role

This is a senior-level role requiring strong technical leadership, architectural oversight, and hands-on engineering skills. The successful candidate will take ownership of scalable solution design, system health, code quality, and technical direction within one of the platform’s core value streams.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Champion engineering best practices, system reliability, and architectural integrity
• Define and track progress toward Service Level Objectives (SLOs)
• Collaborate with product stakeholders to shape robust and scalable solutions
• Take responsibility for non-functional areas such as performance, maintainability, and security
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship across multiple teams
• Manage and document technical decisions, approaches, and architecture

Solution Design & Planning

• Lead high-level solution design for new features and platform improvements
• Support delivery planning through accurate estimation and complexity analysis
• Ensure alignment with wider engineering and architectural strategies
• Liaise with external partners as needed to support solution development

Execution & Delivery

• Work closely with engineering managers to plan implementation strategies
• Assist teams during execution through prototyping, pair programming, and code reviews
• Engage in diagnostics and incident response for platform reliability

Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing

• Maintain clear technical documentation
• Share knowledge across engineering, service, and compliance teams
• Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and mentoring to grow overall technical capability

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience designing and delivering complex, scalable systems
• Strong programming skills in modern technologies such as C#, .NET, TypeScript/JavaScript, and Azure
• Deep understanding of engineering principles, code quality, and system architecture
• Comfortable making technical decisions under pressure and balancing short- vs long-term goals
• Excellent communication skills—able to collaborate effectively across teams and explain complex concepts clearly
• Self-starter with strong time management and problem-solving abilities
• Experience providing technical leadership across multiple workstreams

Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week required onsite in Newcastle

Pay range and compensation package: Up to £70,000 DOE + benefits

Interested? Please apply now!