Senior Software Engineer (Tech Group) - FTC [UK]

Spyro Soft; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role involves decommissioning legacy systems and integrating modern technologies, ensuring high performance and reliability. You will work in a supportive environment, contributing to innovative software solutions and driving efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of software development while collaborating with a talented team. If you are a passionate engineer eager to tackle challenges and enhance your skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Sick leave (20 days per year)

10% pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (5 x salary)

Free Eye voucher

Flu vaccination

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on media-related projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a flexible and curious approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and integrating functionality into alternative systems.
• Collaborate closely with team members in an agile environment.

Skills

AWS - EC2, Cloudformation

Java / Spring

Javascript / Typescript / React

SQL

Python

OOP languages

PHP

Jenkins

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Software Engineering

Tools

Software development frameworks

Development tools and technologies

Job description

Location

• Bristol
• Hybrid – 1-2 days a week in the office
• eligibility to work in the UK

Role overview

As a Senior Software Engineer you will be working alongside a team of Developers that are decommissioning a legacy, multi-function, multi-tenant, in-house business-facing software solution. The primary focus of this role will be to assist in developing and integrating this functionality into these alternative systems, enabling us to gradually phase out the deprecated components.

As part of this role, you will join a mature, multi-disciplinary, agile software development team. You will work closely with team members, collaborating and sharing knowledge and tasks daily. Your contributions will be essential in ensuring a smooth transition from the legacy system to the modern platforms, maintaining the high standards of performance and reliability expected by our users.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a variety of modern technologies and methodologies within a dynamic and supportive team environment. You will play a key role in shaping the future of our software solutions, driving innovation and efficiency in our processes.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

Essential Skills:

• AWS - EC2, Cloudformation
• Java / Spring
• Javascript / Typescript / React
• SQL
• experience in OOP languages such as Python and Java
• have a strong willingness to learn & a keen team player.

Desirable Skills:

• PHP
• Jenkins
• Experience of working in cross disciplined Agile teams

Experience

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or similar work based experience.
• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer ideally with a focus on media-related projects.
• Very good working knowledge of standard software development frameworks, techniques and methodologies.
• Experience with providing coaching and mentoring
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, contributing to the development of business scenarios.
• Knowledge of software development tools and technologies.
• You are flexible and curious in your approach
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays plus birthday paid each year
• Sick leave following probation (20 days per each rolling period each year)
• Pension contribution is 10% employer from qualifying earnings following auto enrolment after 3 months service
• Private medical insurance via Vitality after 6 months of service
• Life assurance (5 x salary) after 6 months service
• Access to a free Eye voucher with Specsavers and a Flu vaccination with Boots
• Access to the cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced parental leave

Additional information

Duration of the contract: initially 6 months with the possibility of extension – contract FTC (full-time)

Application Process: In addition to our standard recruitment process (see below) you will be invited to a final online face-to-face meeting with our client, for you to meet them and learn more about the role.