Senior Java Software Engineer

Senior Java Software Engineer Location: Manchester (hybrid, 2 days a week) Salary: £65,000 – £90,000 (depending on experience) bonus Are you an experienced software engineer with a passion for building high-quality, scalable systems that make a real impact? We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer at VP level to lead development initiatives, mentor engineering teams, and contribute to the design and architecture of innovative technology solutions. As part of a high-performing Customer Technology team, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional partners to build secure, performant applications that power critical services for millions of users. What You'll Be Doing: Leading the development and delivery of high-quality software using modern engineering best practices. Collaborating with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to define requirements and shape technical direction. Taking ownership of secure, scalable, and maintainable codebases with strong testing coverage. Driving continuous improvement and knowledge sharing through code reviews and mentoring. Exploring and adopting emerging technologies to push innovation and system resilience. What We're Looking For: Strong expertise in at least one of the following: Java/Spring Boot, TypeScript (React/Angular), Golang, or Python . Proven ability to simplify complex systems and drive engineering excellence. Experience guiding or mentoring other engineers, with a leadership mindset. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across technical and business teams. Experience designing and integrating distributed systems and APIs. Desirable Skills: Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and DevOps practices including CI/CD. Proficiency with SQL/NoSQL databases and modern version control tools (e.g. Git). Familiarity with secure coding practices and performance optimisation. If you're ready to take ownership, challenge complexity, and drive innovation in a leadership-level software engineering role, apply now to start a conversation.