Senior Software Engineer

Sanderson Government & Defence; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing consultancy is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work fully remotely across the UK. The role involves designing and developing scalable software solutions while mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have expertise in full-stack development, preferably with Java and Spring Boot. Strong communication skills are essential as you'll engage with various stakeholders. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the public sector while enjoying a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full-stack development and software architecture.
• Hands-on expertise with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable software solutions.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Full-stack development

Software architecture

Java

Spring Boot

Agile practices

DevOps practices

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)

Automated testing

Excellent communication

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Location: UK-wide (Fully Remote)
Level: Senior

Join a fast-growing consultancy delivering digital transformation across the public sector. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who combines technical expertise with strong collaboration and communication skills. This is a chance to work on complex, high-impact projects while helping shape best practices in a dynamic, client‑facing environment.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and develop robust, scalable software solutions, contribute to architecture decisions, and mentor junior engineers. You'll work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business needs. Your ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and build strong relationships will be key to success.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable software systems.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Implement and optimise CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct code reviews and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in full-stack development and software architecture.
• Hands‑on expertise with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with CI/CD, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and automated testing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in consulting or central government projects.
• Previous senior engineering experience guiding teams.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages.

Why Join Us?

• Fully remote working - flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK.
• Professional development - dedicated learning budget and mentoring.
• Work on meaningful projects that transform public services.
• Be part of a collaborative, purpose‑driven team in a rapidly growing consultancy.

Apply today and help us deliver technology that makes a difference.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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