Senior Software Engineer - Bristol

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech partner in Bristol is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative digital solutions. This role involves driving product success, improving engineering practices, and mentoring a growing team in a hybrid work environment. Strong experience in Java and TypeScript, along with cloud technologies, is essential. Ideal candidates thrive in collaborative settings and have a passion for technology.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Work from home three days per week

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in at least one programming language; open to learning new ones.
• Experience designing and documenting system architecture.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable applications.
• Champion clean code through reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Drive architectural decisions and influence technical direction.

Skills

Java

TypeScript

Problem-solving

OOP

Data Structures

Unit Testing

Cloud Computing

Mentoring

Tools

AWS CodePipeline

JUnit

Mockito

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer - Westerleigh Business Park, 3 Turner Dr, Bristol

Company Description

At SBS, we’re more than just a technology company – we’re a global fintech partner helping banks and financial institutions transform, innovate, and grow. With over 5,000 employees worldwide and clients in more than 80 countries, our solutions power everything from digital banking and lending to payments and core banking systems. As part of 74Software, we’re backed by a group of leading software companies delivering mission-critical solutions worldwide. Our focus is on delivering long-term value, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and fostering strong client partnerships.

Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team shaping the future of finance.

Job Details

Location: Yate (Bristol) - Hybrid - Two office days per week

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Role Overview

We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative digital solutions. This high-impact role requires your technical expertise and leadership to drive product success, improve engineering practices, and mentor a growing team.

Responsibilities

1. Designing, building, and maintaining scalable applications in Java and TypeScript.
2. Championing clean, well-tested code through code reviews and best practices.
3. Building features and modernising systems in an AWS cloud environment.
4. Collaborating cross-functionally with product, engineering, and stakeholders to align on business goals.
5. Identifying technical risks and blockers, and proactively working to resolve them.
6. Leading and contributing to CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and system reliability.
7. Mentoring and coaching engineers to foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture.
8. Driving architectural decisions and influencing the technical direction of projects.
9. Embedding secure-by-default development, incident response, and performance optimisation when required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in at least one of Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, JavaScript, Go; open to learning new ones.
• Deep understanding of OOP, functional programming, and software design patterns.
• Solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and complexity.
• Experience designing and documenting system architecture.
• Proficient in writing unit and integration tests with tools like JUnit, Mockito, Jest.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline).
• Familiar with AWS services (Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudWatch).
• Skilled in mentoring and adapting coaching styles to diverse learning needs.
• Confident communicator who can align technical solutions with business priorities.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Familiarity with performance profiling and optimisation.

Bonus Skills

• Commercial experience with serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway).
• Exposure to the Serverless Framework.
• Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Sentry).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform.
• Awareness of accessibility, UX, and scalability in software design.

Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay! We value diverse experiences and encourage you to apply even if your background isn’t a perfect match.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, Eye Care Vouchers, Flu Vaccinations
• Work from home three days per week, and join us in the office for two
• Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Pension Plan, Long Service Awards, Payroll Giving, Fleet car provider
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Holiday Trading, Travel Insurance

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. All positions are open to people with disabilities.