Senior Software Engineer

MHR; Ruddington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal training courses

GP access for you and family

Extra holiday days

Family leave

My MHRewards discounts

Monthly recognition programs

£2,000 referral bonus

On-site restaurants

Private medical insurance

Job summary

MHR is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead development across TypeScript, Java, Python and cloud technologies. You’ll mentor engineers, shape architecture, and drive delivery of high‑impact features.

The role blends hands‑on coding with technical leadership, AI‑enabled capabilities, and engineering excellence to improve customer outcomes. You’ll join a collaborative team focused on scalable software, continuous learning, and impactful solutions that empower customers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building scalable applications.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• Experience with cloud technologies and modern software practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of complex features.
• Influence architectural direction and technical standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

TypeScript

Java

Python

Tools

AI tooling

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

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.

As a Senior Software Engineer at MHR, you'll combine hands‑on technical expertise with engineering leadership to deliver complex, high‑impact solutions. Working across TypeScript, Java, Python, and modern cloud technologies, you'll influence architecture, solve challenging technical problems, and help shape how AI is embedded into both our products and engineering practices.

Your Team

You’ll join a collaborative team of engineers focused on building scalable, high‑quality software. Mentoring will be a key part of your role as you support the growth of junior and mid‑level engineers through coaching, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing. You'll help foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and engineering excellence.

Your Impact

Your influence will extend beyond the code you write. You'll lead the design and delivery of complex features, drive best practices, and contribute to long‑term architectural decisions. By mentoring others and championing modern technologies, including AI‑powered tools and capabilities, you'll help improve team performance, accelerate delivery, and create better outcomes for our customers.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a senior engineer with advanced expertise in TypeScript, Java, Python, or a combination of these technologies. You'll have strong experience building scalable applications, solving complex technical challenges, and influencing technical direction. Just as importantly, you'll be passionate about coaching and mentoring engineers, helping others develop their skills while embracing emerging technologies, including AI, to drive innovation and efficiency.

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.