Senior Software Engineer - Java

Harvey Nash; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced family leave policies

Gym and cycle-to-work

Flexible working approach

Clear career progression

Job summary

Harvey Nash in Leeds is hiring Senior Software Engineers and Lead Engineers for a technology consultancy delivering bespoke software to UK financial organisations and government departments. You will join small, collaborative teams, own delivery work, and help shape technical direction and mentoring. The role emphasises solving complex problems, applying AI where relevant, and pursuing growth in a people-first culture with flexible onsite hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Senior/Lead Software Engineer with Java experience.
• Experience mentoring colleagues and guiding delivery teams.
• Ability to learn new technologies and apply them to complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality software across the full development lifecycle.
• Solve complex technical problems for a range of clients.
• Work closely with engineers, testers, designers and stakeholders to ensure outcomes.
• Mentor peers and promote best engineering practices.
• Take ownership of significant pieces of delivery work.

Skills

Java

AI interest

Problem solving

Mentoring

Job description

Leeds - Flexible Working - 2 days onsite

Senior up to circa. £70,000

Lead up to circa. £90,000

Looking for a role where you can solve genuinely complex software challenges, work directly with clients, and have a real impact on delivery?

We're hiring a Senior Software Engineers/ Lead Engineers to join a highly respected technology consultancy working with some of the UK's largest financial organisations and government departments. You'll work in small, collaborative teams delivering bespoke software solutions while helping shape technical direction and mentoring others.

What you'll be doing:

• Building high-quality software across the full development lifecycle
• Solving complex technical problems for a variety of clients
• Working closely with engineers, testers, designers and stakeholders
• Mentoring colleagues and supporting best practice
• Taking ownership of significant pieces of delivery work

They're hiring at both Senior and Lead Software Engineer level, with a strong focus on Java. They're particularly interested in engineers who are either already working with AI technologies or have a genuine interest in applying AI within software engineering.

More importantly, you'll be a strong problem-solver who enjoys learning new technologies and building maintainable, well-structured systems.

What's on offer:

• 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 days with service
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Gym and cycle-to-work benefits
• Flexible working approach
• Clear career development and progression opportunities
• Collaborative, people-first culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and inclusion

If you're looking for an environment where you can continue to grow as an engineer while working on meaningful, high-impact projects, we'd love to hear from you.