Senior Software Developer

Salary: £55,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements

• Significant hands-on full-stack development experience
• Strong knowledge of modern programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript)
• Experience with backend frameworks (e.g. Spring Boot, Node.js, Flask/FastAPI) and React
• Experience working in Agile teams using version control (e.g. Git)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and mentor others
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience in regulated environments (health, justice, or central government) (desirable)
• Previous senior or lead developer experience (desirable)
• Experience with microservices, Kubernetes, serverless, or large-scale system design (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, secure, and maintainable software solutions
• Contribute to architectural decisions aligned with business and technical strategy
• Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, integrations, and front-end components where required
• Lead and participate in code reviews, promoting high standards of quality, testing, and documentation
• Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across systems and environments
• Mentor and support junior developers, encouraging best practices and knowledge sharing
• Work collaboratively with Product, UX/UI, DevOps, and QA teams within an Agile environment
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Recommend and implement improvements to systems, tools, and development processes
• Undertake ad-hoc duties and occasional flexible working (evenings/weekends) where required
• Plan and organise workload across multiple projects to meet agreed objectives and timelines
• Provide specialist advice and guidance related to key work streams
• Maintain non-technical knowledge of systems in use or planned for deployment
• Contribute to continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives
• Comply with data protection, Caldicott recommendations, and IT security policies
• Ensure company-issued assets are handled securely

Technologies

• AWS
• Azure
• Backend
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• FastAPI
• Flask
• GCP
• Git
• Support
• Java
• JavaScript
• Kubernetes
• Python
• React
• Security
• Serverless
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• TypeScript
• microservices
• UX UI Design
• NodeJS

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer with strong full-stack expertise to design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions. This position is based in our Glasgow office with the possibility of home-based or remote work, including occasional UK travel. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, mentoring, and contributions to architectural decisions. We offer opportunities for funded training and professional development, fostering a collaborative Agile environment.

last updated 14 week of 2026