Senior Software Engineer

Be-IT Resourcing; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics software provider based in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop robust solutions. The role involves feature development, collaboration, and mentorship within an agile environment. Ideal candidates will have expertise in modern design patterns, debugging, and API integration, along with experience in logistics problem-solving. The position offers a competitive salary up to GBP60,000, generous holiday, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Salary: up to GBP60,000 depending on experience

30 days holiday per year

Option to purchase 5 additional holiday days

High-spec workstation

Personal development budget

Flexible working arrangements

Complimentary snacks and drinks

Company social events

Responsibilities

• Feature development
• Creating scalable solutions
• Collaborating with teams
• Mentorship and knowledge sharing
• Planning and estimating tasks
• Conducting code reviews and testing
• Introducing new features
• Implementing improvements
• Adhering to best practices
• Integrating third-party services

Skills

Modern design patterns

Debugging

Testing (unit to frontend automation)

API integration

Agile teamwork

Quick skill acquisition

Experience with logistics problem-solving

Tools

PHP

JavaScript (Vue/React Native)

TypeScript

MySQL

Docker

Linux

AWS

Job description

Be-IT are delighted to be partnering with their logistics client based in Edinburgh on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team.

Our client was founded in Edinburgh in 2000 and has since grown to become a leading provider of cloud-based logistics software. They are committed to simplifying complex problems in the logistics sector and ensuring their clients operate efficiently both economically and ecologically.

Ideal candidates will have skills in:

• Modern design patterns
• Debugging
• Testing (unit to frontend automation)
• API integration
• Agile teamwork
• Quick skill acquisition
• Experience with logistics problem-solving

Preferred languages/systems:

• PHP
• JavaScript (Vue/React Native)
• TypeScript
• MySQL
• Docker
• Linux
• AWS

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Feature development
• Creating scalable solutions
• Collaborating with teams
• Mentorship and knowledge sharing
• Planning and estimating tasks
• Conducting code reviews and testing
• Introducing new features
• Implementing improvements
• Adhering to best practices
• Integrating third-party services

What's in it for you?

• Salary: up to GBP60,000 depending on experience
• 30 days holiday per year, plus an extra day for each year worked (up to 10 years!)
• Option to purchase 5 additional holiday days
• High-spec workstation with multiple monitors and your choice of OS
• Personal development budget for training
• Flexible working arrangements
• Office environment with complimentary fruit, drinks, ice cream, snacks, and strong transport links with free parking
• Company social events, both virtual and in person

If this sounds like the next step in your career, please contact Zoe Calder. Don't worry if you don't have a CV ready — I still want to hear from you!