Senior Software Engineer (United Kingdom)

DISCO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open PTO

Growth opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision, 401(k)

Job summary

DISCO in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Software Engineer to own subsystems, lead epics, mentor engineers, and shape architectural decisions in a SaaS platform.

You will design high-performance, scalable services in AWS, collaborate with product managers, designers and other engineers, and drive CI/CD, testing pyramids, observability and reliable deployments across teams.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of software development experience in SaaS/cloud-based applications.
• Strong leadership in large-scale projects and teams; architectural decision-making.
• Proficient in modern programming languages (Kotlin, Python, C#) and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Own subsystems and lead epics/initiatives across teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Design high-performance, scalable, and reliable microservices in AWS.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Architectural design

Microservices

Cloud AWS

Kotlin

Python

C#

REST APIs

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

PostgreSQL

Redis

Kafka

GraphQL

gRPC

Job description

• The Senior Software Engineer is a senior engineer responsible for subsystems of a project. They are expected to lead epics/initiatives, mentor more junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions
• They have a substantial impact on their team and sometimes across teams. They design and develop high-quality, scalable, and innovative software solutions in a SaaS environment, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, and ensuring they meet the current and future needs of the business and its customers
• Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provides technical leadership in project teams, mentor and guide more junior engineers, and contribute to technical decision-making
• Performance Optimization: Focuses on designing systems for high performance, scalability, and reliability
• Stakeholder Engagement: Works with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, developers, and executives, to align architectural designs with business needs and customer expectations
• Proficient Software Development: Designs, develops, and maintains sophisticated software solutions, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and meet business requirements with architectural excellence. Responsible for System Design & Grooming for features for a subsystem
• Code Quality and Optimization: Upholds and enhances code quality through rigorous review processes, optimization techniques, and adherence to best practices
• Technical Problem Solving: Tackles complex technical challenges, employing a problem-solving approach with innovative solutions
• Collaboration and Communication: Works effectively within the engineering team and cross-functional teams, collaborating with other engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders, contributing to project planning and execution
• Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Stays updated with the latest technology trends and advancements, continually enhancing skills and knowledge, bringing innovative ideas to the team
• Technical Documentation: Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility of information
• Some of Our Technology Stack:
• Cloud Provider: AWS
• Languages / Frameworks: Kotlin / Netflix DGS, Python / Flask, C#
• Deployment: Terraform, Docker (via ECS), Consul for App Config, Service Discovery, Shared Secrets
• Transport: gRPC, GraphQL
• Persistence: PostgresQL, Redis
• Messaging: Kafka

Benefits

• Start-up culture
• Open PTO
• Growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision, 401(k)

Experience in leading or playing key roles in significant software projects, showing an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a teamAbility to adapt to new technologies and methodologies, and a mindset geared towards innovation and continuous improvementSkilled in cloud-based data storage, such as: Relational Databases, NoSQL Stores, data caches, etcKnowledge of various stages of the SDLC, including design, development, testing, and deploymentExperience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI) for automated testing and deployment of microservicesClose collaboration in planning and implementing features. They must align backend architecture with front-end design and user experienceProficient in designing and architecting microservices systems, including advanced concepts like distributed data management and event-driven architectures. Expertise in implementing complex microservices, advanced use of containerization and orchestration, and setting up CI/CD pipelines for microservicesProficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. Experience in creating, deploying, and managing containers is essentialSkilled in programming languages and frameworks commonly used in SaaS development. In particular, Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, as well as a deep understanding of software engineering principles7-10+ years of relevant experience in software development, with a focus on SaaS or cloud-based applicationsSkilled in designing and developing RESTful APIs, understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols, and proficiency in API documentationKnowledge of system architecture, design patterns, and best practices in software developmentSkilled in analytical abilities and problem-solving, capable of addressing complex technical challengesSkilled in designing and operating software in a Cloud Provider, such as AWS, Azure, or GCPEffective communication and teamwork skills, essential for collaborating effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment with various stakeholders and team members, especially from architectural perspectivesFamiliarity with server management, network configurations, and an understanding of cloud services (like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)Experience with developing, maintaining and monitoring large-scale, high-availability software systemsExperience with designing and developing from a Security PerspectiveExperience leveraging observability systems (logging, metrics, traces) to monitor and debug production subsystems and generate business level metricsExperience selecting and extending 3rd party components (commercial or open source) that provide operational leverageExperience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) with an emphasis on a well-maintained testing pyramidExperience with Agile development methodologies and practicesExperience using feature or release toggles as a code branching strategyExperience with Contract-first designing and negotiating with other systemsExperience contributing to technical documentation