Senior Software Engineer — Tech Lead & System Architect

OVO Energy; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive technical initiatives and mentor engineers. The position offers a salary range of £55,000 to £85,000, plus potential bonuses, with a focus on developing scalable software solutions. You will engage in agile practices and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills and expertise in backend technologies are essential for this role.

Benefits

34 days of holiday including bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Gym membership

Flexible benefits

Up to £400 towards energy plan

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience developing software in an agile environment.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, clean code.
• Expertise in designing scalable microservices-based architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical initiatives and make critical design decisions.
• Drive the architectural vision for key features.
• Translate complex projects into clear executable tasks.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Communication

Agile Practices

Problem-Solving

Mentorship

Tools

Python

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

React Native

Job description

A leading energy company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive technical initiatives and mentor engineers. The position offers a salary range of £55,000 to £85,000, plus potential bonuses, with a focus on developing scalable software solutions. You will engage in agile practices and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills and expertise in backend technologies are essential for this role.