Software Engineer

UNITING CLOUD Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Manchester is looking for a Software Developer to join their hybrid team. You will build and enhance low-latency backend systems that support high transactional volume. The ideal candidate has strong experience in server-side development and proficiency in various programming languages. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with server-side development.
• Comfortable with functional or OOP programming languages.
• Understanding of distributed system architecture.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and GNU tools.

Responsibilities

• Developing low-latency, highly available backend components.
• Building concurrent, distributed systems for performance.
• Enhancing a high-traffic platform.
• Collaborating with developers, testers, and stakeholders.
• Identifying improvements for optimization.
• Supporting and maintaining existing systems.

Skills

Server-side development

Java, Python, .Net, Golang, Erlang, C++, Haskell, Scala

Distributed system architecture

Microservices

Linux environments

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or relevant experience

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Software Developer

Hybrid (Manchester – 2 days)

£40,000 - £65,000 + bens

Are you a software developer who thrives on scale, speed, and solving real-time challenges? Join the team and help power one of the most advanced, high performance products in the UK, a platform built for speed, seamless user experience, and massive transactional volume.

We're on the lookout for aSoftware Developerto help evolve and support a flagship solution — a powerful tool enabling real-time, multi-faceted interactions for users around the globe. Engineered forlow latency and high throughput, this platform is designed to perform under pressure and scale with demand.

As part of this team, you’ll work at the heart of a high impact system. You’ll be immersed in the full development lifecycle, delivering innovative backend features while contributing to platform stability, scalability, and operational excellence.

What You Bring to the Table

• Hands-on experience withserver-side development(services, messaging, middleware)
• Comfortable withfunctional or OOP– Java, Python, .Net, Golang, Erlang, C++, Haskell, Scala, or similar
• Understanding ofdistributed system architecture, microservicesand client-server design
• Familiarity withGoogle Cloud Platform(or any cloud provider)
• Comfortable working inLinux environments, using GNU tools and shell commands
• Solid problem-solving ability and a passion for clean, efficient code
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Degree in Computer Science or relevant experience in the field

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developinglow-latency, highly available, and scalable backend components
• Buildingconcurrent, distributed systemsdesigned to perform at scale
• Enhancing and supporting our high-traffic platform running onLinuxand open-source tools
• Collaborating closely with other developers, testers, and product stakeholders
• Proactively identifying improvements and areas for optimisation
• Participating in solution design, effort estimation, and delivery planning
• Supporting and maintaining existing systems — diagnosing issues, fixing bugs, and ensuring uptime

Bonus If You...

• Have experience working in high-throughput transactional systems
• Understand real-time data processing and performance optimisation
• Love working in a fast-paced environment where innovation is encouraged
• Enjoy team-driven development and knowledge sharing

Apply now and help shape the future of high-performance digital platforms.