Senior Software Engineer

StarRez, Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company for student housing is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in the UK. The role involves contributing to the software development life cycle, delivering new product features, and mentoring junior developers. Candidates should have at least 5 years of commercial experience and strong expertise in .NET frameworks, C#, SQL, and APIs. Emphasis on a supportive team environment with a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years commercial experience as a developer.
• Strong experience with .NET frameworks and C#.
• Ability to explain concepts and mentor junior developers.
• Love for building products in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of the software development life cycle.
• Deliver new product features and address bugs as part of the team's responsibilities.
• Participate in risk storming and testing processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Mentoring junior developers

.NET frameworks

C#

SQL

ASP.NET - Razor

REST APIs

GraphQL

Agile methodologies

Job description

Overview

StarRez is the global leader in student housing software, providing innovative solutions for on and off‑campus housing management, resident wellness and experience, and revenue generation. Trusted by 1,400+ clients across 25+ countries, StarRez supports more than 4 million beds annually with its user‑friendly, all‑in‑one platform, delivering seamless experiences for students and administrators. With offices in the United States, Australia, the UK, and India, StarRez blends the robust capabilities of a global organization with the personalized care and service of a trusted partner.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing team! You would be a good fit for this role if you have an uncanny knack for problem solving and a sharp product mindset. Our engineers are involved in all aspects of the software development life cycle creating scalable and secure products. You should also know that we are not limited to any Tech Stack, so all tech expertise is welcome to apply.

Role Specifics

• Travel: Less than 5% (The percentage of travel is an estimation, and it could vary based on business needs).
• Reporting Structure: This role reports to the Engineering Manager.

What You Will Own

• You will have an equal voice in our team, we work together to ensure our processes work for everyone, whilst ensuring we deliver value to our customers.
• Our team is responsible for delivering items from both the Product and Technology Roadmaps, so delivering new product features, bugs, and tech debt is a part of everyday life.
• We believe that quality is the responsibility of everyone. Our engineers embody this and own the processes in place to build quality into our products a couple of examples of this are Risk Storming and Flexi-QAs where Developers collaborate to test each other's work alongside our Quality Coach.
• Attend regular Lunch and Learn knowledge‑sharing sessions & time for professional development.

Note: Meetings are kept to a minimum, with quality and efficiency continuously driving our processes forward, daily focus time is a must for all our engineers.

Required Experience

• 5+ years commercial experience as a developer
• .NET frameworks, C#, SQL, ASP.NET - Razor
• APIs: REST and GraphQL
• Ability to explain concepts and mentor junior developers
• Love for building products in cross‑functional teams using an iterative approach
• Keen learner and love sharing your knowledge with others

Preferred Experience

• Practical knowledge of agile methodologies
• Ability to think logically and analytically in a problem‑solving environment
• Care about product quality and shipping value to customers
• The ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently
• Passionate about modernizing and continuously improving a large codebase
• The ability to break down complex concepts into simple, understandable language

Reasons to Join

• Opportunity to be a part of a well‑established, high‑performance company that has been in business for over 30+ years
• A supportive team environment with emphasis on learning and development opportunities
• Our Promise: You will learn, grow, and be appreciated for your impact and contributions.
• Z‑Factor: Our most celebrated value, you will work with a team of caring, high‑performing, and passionate people who have fun supporting our vision, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Even if you don't have all of the Preferred Qualifications listed above but feel you have what it takes to succeed in the role, we would love to hear from you!

We are proud of our diverse workforce and are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all employees. People of various ethnicities, ages, genders, and abilities are encouraged to apply.

StarRez is an equal opportunity employer.