Senior Software Engineer

Tech Mahindra; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Software Developer to create high-performance software components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and take charge of software design and deployment processes. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software development, proficient in major programming languages and a strong grasp of algorithms and system architecture. This position offers a valuable opportunity to impact product development in a dynamic tech environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Proficiency in one or more major languages (C/C++, Python, Java, Go, TypeScript).
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, well-structured, and well-tested code.
• Work closely with Product Management, UX, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver features.
• Lead design, development, and deployment of software features.
• Perform detailed code reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Clean coding

Debugging

Collaboration

Technical communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Software Development

• Write clean, maintainable, well‑structured, and well‑tested code.
• Develop high‑performance, reliable software components and services.
• Debug complex production issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement long‑term fixes.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and robustness.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with Product Management, UX, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver features end‑to‑end.
• Participate in technical discussions, provide insights, and influence product direction.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Technical Leadership

• Lead end‑to‑end design, development, and deployment of software features and systems.
• Translate functional and non‑functional requirements into scalable architecture and clean technical designs.
• Drive best practices in code quality, testing, CI/CD, performance optimization, and system reliability.
• Perform detailed code reviews and provide mentorship to junior/mid‑level engineers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-10+ years of hands‑on software development experience.
• Proficiency in one or more major languages (e.g., C/C++, Python, Java, Go, TypeScript, depending on role focus).
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and system architecture