Senior Software Engineer

Bright Purple; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work UK

12-month FTC

33 days annual leave

Pension

Private healthcare

Professional development

Clear route to progression

Visible impact

Job summary

Bright Purple Resourcing Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the modernisation of crucial services. This UK-remote, 12-month FTC role focuses on building scalable web apps, APIs and cloud architecture to support frontline teams and the people they assist.

You will deliver high-quality software, mentor engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to design practical systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience with C#, .NET and SQL.
• Proven track record in API development and modern system architecture.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, automated testing and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and delivery of modern web applications.
• Build APIs and scalable, cloud-based architecture on Azure.
• Improve existing codebases, engineering practices and deployment processes.
• Mentor engineers and build a team culture based on collaboration and high standards.
• Work in Agile and DevOps ways to deliver reliable, well-tested software.
• Work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to design systems that solve real problems.

Skills

C#

.NET

SQL

API development

CI/CD

Agile delivery

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - UK Remote - FTC

Our client is a UK organisation that delivers essential support services to people facing some of life's most difficult circumstances. Their work helps people stay safe, find stability and move forward with their lives.

They're now modernising the software behind these services and need a Senior Software Engineer to help lead that work. You'll shape systems that frontline teams and the people they support rely on every day.

What's on offer

• Salary up to £80,000
• Fully remote within the UK
• 12 month fixed term contract with strong possibility for extension
• 33 days' annual leave
• Pension and private healthcare
• Professional development and a clear route to progression
• Work that makes a visible difference to people's lives

What you'll do

• Design, build and delivery of modern web applications
• Build APIs and scalable, cloud-based architecture on Azure
• Improve existing codebases, engineering practices and deployment processes
• Mentor engineers and build a team culture based on collaboration and high standards
• Work in Agile and DevOps ways to deliver reliable, well-tested software
• Work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to design systems that solve real problems

What you'll bring

• Extensive commercial experience with C#, .NET and SQL
• A proven track record in API development and modern system architecture
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, automated testing and code reviews
• A calm, practical approach to solving problems under pressure
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with diverse teams
• A background in Agile delivery

Security clearance

Our client works closely with the UK Home Office, so the successful candidate must pass SC Clearance. You need to be a UK citizen or hold Settled Status or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.