Senior Software Engineer II - Dispatch

olo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior developer to design scalable components and improve system performance. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in software development, particularly within distributed architectures. The ideal applicant will also demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years on-the-job development experience.
• Experience with architecting and developing end-to-end flows in a distributed/microservices application architecture.
• Experience writing unit tests and testable code.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, high-quality components and services.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders.
• proactively monitor and improve system performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Software development best practices

Agile methodologies

Tools

React

.NET (C#)

SQL Server

Kafka

Playwright

Selenium

AWS

TeamCity

Octopus

Datadog

Sumo Logic

Job description

What You'll Do

Design and implement scalable, high-quality components and services that align with team and company goals.

Contribute to technical decision-making, including solution design and architecture, with a focus on addressing technical debt, reliability, and system performance.

Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate customer needs into technical solutions.

Proactively monitor and improve system performance, identifying and resolving issues swiftly and effectively, while communicating clearly and effectively with stakeholders during incidents to ensure alignment and prompt resolution.

Take a proactive approach to support, digging into issues to identify root causes and developing long-term, proactive solutions to prevent recurrence.

Document and share knowledge effectively to elevate the team’s technical expertise.

Champion best practices in software development, agile methodologies, and continuous improvement.

What We\'ll Expect From You

6+ years on-the-job development experience.

Experience with architecting and developing end-to-end flows in a distributed/microservices application architecture.

Experience writing unit tests and testable code.

Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.

Exhibits excellent judgment, seeking diverse perspectives and challenging assumptions to improve outcomes.

Delivers constructive feedback that empowers individuals and strengthens the team.

Communicates technical concepts clearly, adapting to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Consistently meets sprint and quarterly commitments while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Our tech stack includes:

• Frontend: React, MVC
• Backend: .NET (C#), SQL Server, Kafka
• Tests: Playwright, Selenium
• Infrastructure: AWS, TeamCity, Octopus, Datadog, and Sumo Logic