via Reed · 15 September 2026 ·4 days ago

Senior Software Engineer

eFinancialCareers
Manchester Full-time
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£90,000 GBP

Onsite WORKING

Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity awaits to join a global banking powerhouse as they seek to appoint an experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance, scalable software solutions that drive exceptional user experiences and support business growth.

This role sits within a forward-thinking technology team focused on customer-centric platforms, working with modern tools including React, Java, Golang, TypeScript, and AWS.

Key Responsibilities: • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-focused applications.

  • Lead the end-to-end development of robust, scalable, and secure systems.

  • Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

  • Uphold coding standards through code reviews, best practices, and technical leadership.

  • Drive innovation by staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

What You'll Bring: • Expertise in one or more modern programming languages: Java (Spring Boot), TypeScript (React/Angular), Golang, or Python.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a knack for simplifying complex technical challenges.

  • A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to quality engineering.

  • Proven experience mentoring engineering teams and contributing to a high-performing development culture.

  • Excellent communication skills, able to bridge technical detail and business value effectively.

  • Strategic thinking with the ability to design systems aligned with business goals.

  • Comfort working across distributed systems and integrating diverse technologies.

Preferred Skills & Experience: • Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and secure coding practices.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Proficiency in SQL/NoSQL databases and modern version control systems (e.g., Git).

  • Strong leadership skills with experience leading technical initiatives and cross-functional teams.

  • Agility to adapt to new tools, frameworks, and evolving business needs.

  • Experience optimising application performance and building intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.

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