Software Engineer

CatalystNex Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Software Engineer to enhance their digital consulting platform. You will design and develop web-based systems and collaborate closely with a Product Consultant. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in full-stack application development, particularly with Node.js and React. This role offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary of £55,000 per annum, and focuses on improving delivery efficiency for consulting projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience developing full-stack applications using modern frameworks.
• Ability to transform business consulting logic into software functionality.
• Strong experience with API development and product deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure web-based software systems for consulting services.
• Collaborate with the Product Consultant to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Maintain technical documentation and version control for product assets.

Skills

Full-stack application development

API development

Backend logic structuring

Data analytics integration

Consulting experience

Tools

Node.js

Python

.NET

React

Job description

CatalystNex Limited, a dynamic and growth-oriented consultancy based in Leeds, specialises in providing strategic advisory, operational improvement, and digital transformation solutions.

Job Title

Software Engineer – Digital Consulting Platform

Location

Leeds (Nexus Hub) / Hybrid

Reports To

Director

Salary

£55,000 per annum

Hours

37.5 hours per week (Full-time, Permanent)

About the Role

The software engineer will support CatalystNex’s consulting engagements by developing internal digital tools, workflow automation components, data processing dashboards, and reporting modules to enhance delivery efficiency for engineering, strategy, and operational consulting projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure web-based software systems to support consulting service delivery.
• Build backend architecture and API integration to enable secure workflow automation.
• Develop data processing logic for consulting analytics modules (pricing, operations, engineering workflows).
• Collaborate closely with the Product Consultant to translate consulting deliverables into scalable digital features.
• Implement quality assurance through code reviews, testing frameworks, and continuous improvement practices.
• Develop database structures, data relationships, and reporting layers aligned with consulting KPIs.
• Ensure platform compliance with UK data protection, cybersecurity, and GDPR standards.
• Support internal testing, user feedback, and iterative product release cycles.
• Maintain technical documentation and version control for all internal product assets.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience developing full-stack applications using modern frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, .NET, React).
• Understanding of B2B enterprise platforms or workflow automation tools.
• Ability to transform business consulting logic into software functionality.
• Experience integrating data analytics or engineering process logic into digital tools is highly desirable.
• Strong experience with API development, backend logic structuring, and product deployment.
• Exposure to consulting, engineering workflow systems, or SaaS platform development preferred.