Senior Software Engineer

Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid – Winchester or London office 1–2 times a week) We are recruiting for Full-Stack, Backend, Frontend and DevOps (cloud engineering) specialities. We offer * Up to £70K base salary * 6% pension contribution * Private Medical Insurance * 25 days annual leave * Access to flexible benefits including discounts on major brands, wellness programmes, gymflex, travel and dental insurance * A flexible and hybrid working culture Overview Contributes significantly to coding, testing, and maintaining software systems, with a focus on technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving. This is a professional role for individuals with significant experience in software engineering. Accountabilities * Contributes actively to the development and delivery of software features and bug fixes * Ensures code quality by writing and executing comprehensive tests * May lead development work within a smaller project or cross-functional product team * Coaches and mentors junior members of the team (including Graduates and Interns) * Writes clean, scalable, secure and testable code * Participates in code reviews and technical testing * Creates appropriate and quality documentation * Stays up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices to improve skills and product quality Required Technical Skills * Full-Stack and Backend developers * Proficiency and experience with Python * Full-Stack and Frontend developers * Proficiency and experience with JavaScript/TypeScript * Experience with React and next.js or similar front-end frameworks * Familiarity with AWS and cloud-native development * Experience with automated testing and writing testable code * Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and agile development methodologies * DevOps / Cloud Engineers * Deep experience with AWS ideally with a relevant certification * Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code ideally Terraform Other Key Skills * Strong software development skills with the ability to write efficient, clean, and maintainable code * Effective collaboration and communication within cross-functional teams * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities * Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues Qualifications Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform, directly shaping the future of connectivity. Through our established infrastructure we ensure that media and data are delivered exactly where they’re needed most, whether it’s bringing content to your TV or radio or transmitting data from your smart meter to your utility provider - chances are our services are a part of your daily life, seamlessly connecting you through our behind-the-scenes technology. With an impressive history and an innovative future ahead of us, leading the transition of global media distribution to cloud based solutions and creating scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors - you’ll have many opportunities to develop and grow your unique career with us. Why Arqiva? Reward . Connection . Growth At Arqiva, we believe in supporting you to be your best, both at work and outside of it. That’s why our rewards and benefits go far beyond your pay; take a look at our totalreward2025 booklet. Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to connect, whether that’s with colleagues through our internal networks and events or by making a difference in the communities where we work. And when it comes to your career, we’re committed to helping you grow. Whether you want to become a specialist in your field or climb to the top, we’ll support you every step of the way