Senior Software Engineer

TRIA; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food service leader is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role in a major digital transformation. This position involves migrating an e-procurement system to a next-generation platform while maintaining critical systems. Candidates should have 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong server-side skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and the chance to shape a global organization's technology future.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Cutting-edge technology exposure

Ownership of platform transition

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in server-side and front-end technologies.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain business-critical systems while building expertise in modern platforms.
• Contribute to the transition of the e-procurement system to a new platform.
• Shape the future tech stack of a global operation.

Skills

Proven software engineering experience

Strong server-side skills - ColdFusion, PHP, Java

Solid front-end fundamentals - HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Experience with relational databases (MySQL, MS SQL)

Version control proficiency (Git, Subversion)

Excellent stakeholder communication

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Circa £58,000 annually

Remote | Full-time

We're partnering with one of the world's largest food service and support services companies, operating internationally and serving everything from corporate cafeterias to sports stadiums.

This role sits within their procurement solutions team in Birmingham - the tech hub powering billions in purchasing decisions.

Why this role?

You’ll be part of a major technical transformation. The team is re‑engineering their large-scale e‑procurement system from legacy ColdFusion onto Neptune - a modern low‑code/no‑code platform - as part of an ambitious "Back of House" programme.

This is a dual‑learning opportunity. You'll maintain business‑critical systems while building expertise in next‑generation platform technology, positioning yourself at the forefront of their digital evolution.

The bigger picture:

The long‑term vision? Transitioning from external agency reliance to a self‑sufficient internal team that owns and drives the Neptune platform. You'll be instrumental in this knowledge transfer and capability building - a genuine chance to shape the future tech stack of a global operation.

What we’re looking for:

• ✅ Proven software engineering experience (5+ years)
• ✅ Strong server‑side skills - ColdFusion, PHP, Java or similar
• ✅ Solid front‑end fundamentals - HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• ✅ Experience with relational databases (MySQL, MS SQL)
• ✅ Version control proficiency (Git, Subversion)
• ✅ Excellent stakeholder communication – you'll work across technical and business teams

Nice to have:

• 🎯 Neptune experience
• 🎯 Front‑end frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, jQuery)
• 🎯 Server‑side frameworks (Laravel, ColdBox)
• 🎯 Web services & API integration (REST, SOAP, JSON)
• 🎯 CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind)

What’s in it for you?

• 💰 Competitive salary package
• 🚀 Learn cutting‑edge LCNC platform technology (Neptune) with genuine strategic influence
• 📈 Be central to a multi‑year digital transformation programme
• 🎓 Hands‑on knowledge transfer from external specialists
• 🌍 Work for a global industry leader with scale and stability
• 💼 Report directly to the Head of Development
• 🏢 Hybrid in Birmingham or remote options available
• 🎯 Real ownership over platform transition and team capability building

This isn’t your typical maintenance role. You’ll bridge two worlds – keeping critical systems running while pioneering the technology that replaces them. It’s challenging, yes, but it’s also the kind of opportunity that defines a career chapter.

You’ll have genuine influence over how a global organisation modernises its technology, with the autonomy to build expertise that’s increasingly valuable in today’s market.

Sound like you?

If you’re a versatile software engineer who thrives on learning new technologies, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to be part of something transformational rather than transactional – this one’s for you.

Apply through the link below – would love to hear from you! 👇