Software Engineer

AccessPay; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company at the forefront of digital transformation in finance is seeking a talented Software Engineer. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for designing and maintaining cutting-edge SaaS systems that enhance banking operations. Your contributions will directly impact project success and the evolution of software engineering practices. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an agile environment where your skills in C# .NET, API development, and event-driven architecture will be valued. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes employee growth and offers a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Birthday off

2 Volunteer days

Salary Exchange pension scheme

Free Gym Membership

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Share option scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Free breakfast & lunch

Qualifications

• Solid technical competence in C# .NET and web-based API development.
• Ability to design and manage data within SQL or PostgreSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain product software with senior team input.
• Collaborate with product team to translate requirements into technical implementations.

Skills

C# .NET

Web-based APIs

Event-driven architecture (RabbitMQ)

SQL/PostgreSQL

XML and JSON data handling

Version control systems

CI/CD pipelines (Azure)

Tools

Docker

GCP

AWS

Linux/Unix

Job description

As a Software Engineer at AccessPay, you'll be a key player in an agile development team, focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining SaaS systems that bridge the gap between business banking and their customers. You'll actively participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, debugging, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The emphasis is on creating robust, scalable, and maintainable systems to address the unique challenges of this field. As a member of a small, agile team, you'll directly impact project success and contribute to the growth of our software engineering capabilities.

AccessPay is leading the way in driving digital transformation within finance and treasury teams, by modernising processes across banking operations, minimising the risk of fraud and error, enhancing efficiency and optimising cash visibility. Headquartered in Manchester, UK and established in 2012, AccessPay is a pioneering force in the banking industry, providing an unparalleled embedded banking experience and leading-edge solutions for its clients.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve our product software with input and coaching from senior team members
2. Collaborate effectively with the product team to translate requirements into robust technical implementations.
3. Optimize applications for enhanced maintainability and stability, proactively identifying areas for improvement.
4. Contribute meaningfully to code reviews, providing constructive feedback and collaborating with engineers to ensure high-quality deliverables.
5. Work collaboratively with senior software engineers to contribute to the planning of technical approaches for solution delivery.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

1. Demonstrate solid technical competence in C# .NET.
2. Experience developing, maintaining, or integrating with web-based APIs.
3. Proficiency implementing event driven architecture (RabbitMQ or similar)
4. Ability to design, query, and manage data within SQL or PostgreSQL databases.
5. Experience parsing, manipulating, and generating XML and JSON data.
6. Ability to effectively manage codebases, track changes, and collaborate with teams using version control systems.
7. Proven ability to utilize CI/CD pipelines, including Azure Pipelines / Releases, to achieve efficient and reliable software deployments.

Desirable Skills

1. Experience implementing and working with event-driven architectures, preferably using technologies like RabbitMQ.
2. An understanding of software development practices such as DRY, SOLID
3. Any awareness of unit testing frameworks
4. Any experience with JavaScript Frameworks such as Angular or React
5. Experience with authentication systems, OAuth, JWT, and secure integration with third-party APIs
6. Experience using Linux/Unix
7. Experience using cloud hosting services (GCP and AWS)
8. Experience with containerization (Docker)

Benefits

1. You will be entitled to 25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays increasing with length of service.
2. Birthday off work.
3. 2 Volunteer days a year.
4. The option to purchase additional days holiday.
5. We operate a Salary Exchange pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into from day one of employment.
6. Free Gym Membership with Pure Gym or £240 yearly Wellbeing Allowance
7. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
8. Share option scheme after probation
9. Cycle to work scheme after probation
10. Health cash plan
11. Free breakfast & lunch food when in the Manchester office
12. Discounted Parking in Manchester
13. Access to training – both internal and external
14. We plant a tree for every new joiner that joins us!
15. We are a Dog-Friendly office
16. and many more!

We are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces and an official Great Place to Work! As we continue to grow, we are looking for an ambitious individual who is ready to take their career to the next level. If you are eager to thrive in an environment that prioritises employee growth and development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Check out our Company page on the Great Place to Work website: Working at AccessPay | Great Place To Work UK

Our employees live by our company values:

• Always Learning: Our team are a naturally inquisitive bunch, always striving to become experts in our field. We are committed to sharing knowledge and skills with our colleagues and customers. AccessPay provides an environment that fosters personal development and professional growth for all of our people.
• Supportive: Helpfulness sits at the heart of our culture – when we win, we win as a team. We agree on shared goals, collaborate constantly, and drive relentlessly in pursuit of those goals. We also understand the importance of fun, both working hard and celebrating our successes.
• Driven to Achieve: We are passionate and energetic – whatever the mission. When we encounter challenges we show courage, resilience, and initiative to overcome them.
• Committed to Excellence: Through our technical prowess, creativity, personal integrity and accountability, we deliver exceptional outcomes and exceed expectations time and time again.