Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in transforming our Core Banking Platform by leveraging modern technologies and innovative approaches such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and microservices-based architecture.
• You'll bring modern software engineering experience and ways of working, and will likely have some technical leadership experience that you'll be keen to build on.
• You'll be an active contributor to the code base, while also being able to operate at a higher level when needed, joining conversations with architects and other functions to help design the software appropriately.
• For this role:
• You must have deep experience writing object-oriented back-end code, ideally with expertise in Java.
• You'll have a good understanding of software fundamentals, including data types, threading, memory management, and debugging techniques.
• You'll be delivery-focused and comfortable in both technical and business conversations.
• You'll be a passionate technologist, able to demonstrate how you've picked up various technologies quickly and turned your hand to what's needed in an evolving and innovative environment.
• You'll be inquisitive, a great problem solver, and a self-starter. You're not afraid to ask questions to make sure you're clear on what's needed.
• Why join us
• We're transforming at pace. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to change the way we meet the needs of our 28 million customers. We're growing, and we'd love you to be part of the journey.

Requirements

• Backend coding (ideally a depth in Java)
• Object-Oriented Design
• Problem solving and debugging
• Application and solution design
• Clean Coding practices and appreciation of design patterns
• Excellent communication skills with some leadership experience or potential
• And any experience of these would be great:
• Test Driven Development
• Test automation
• Asynchronous communication patterns
• Domain Driven Design - Strategic and Tactical
• Microservice architectures
• SpringBoot
• Apache Kafka
• Docker based container development and deployment on Kubernetes
• Cloud Computing (ideally Google Cloud Platform)
• We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. Whilst this job advert may reference specific years of experience, we recognise that skills are developed in many ways, so if you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply.
• This is a place for you
• Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we're committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.
• We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.
• We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.
• We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:
• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
• Ready to make an impact? Apply today.

Additional Information

Senior Software Engineer Manchester Full time Posted Yesterday 155074 End Date Tuesday 02 June 2026 Salary Range £63,152 - £94,728 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary . Job Description JOB TITLE: Senior Software Engineer SALARY: £63,152 - £78,940 LOCATION: Manchester HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at our Manchester site.

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