Senior Software Engineer

Anson McCade Ltd - IT and Finance Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking powerhouse is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join its forward-thinking technology team. This role involves leading the design and development of high-performance software solutions using modern tools like React, Java, and AWS. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, leadership qualities, and expertise in modern programming languages, contributing significantly to customer-centric platforms and business growth.

Qualifications

• Expertise in modern programming languages such as Java, TypeScript, or Golang is essential.
• Experience mentoring engineering teams and fostering a high-performing culture is required.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge technical details and business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of scalable and secure systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative applications.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers to enhance technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Tools

AWS

SQL

Java (Spring Boot)

TypeScript (React/Angular)

Golang

Job description

Location: United Kingdom (North West) 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, orPython.
• 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 asAWS,Azure, orGoogle Cloud, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency inSQL/NoSQL databasesand 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.

Reference: AMC/RHU/SSEB

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