Senior Software Engineer

Full Stack OR Backend

Milton Keynes - Hybrid

Salary up to £70,000 DOE!

What are we looking for in our next Senior Software Engineer?

* Experienced in leading and empowering teams to deliver results within structured IT development environments.

* Capable of supporting architectural activities, establishing, managing, and maintaining client-focused software solutions, including secure private cloud and air-gapped environments.

* Proficient in various programming paradigms and languages, with experience across full-stack technologies, including web front-end development.

* Knowledgeable in software integration, particularly with open-source components.

* Innovative, self-motivated, and keen to continuously learn and apply new technologies and techniques.

* Skilled in managing deployed software solutions, both within the company and for client projects.

* Ready to fully engage, be supportive, and tackle challenges by working collaboratively with a wide variety of teams.

* Able to build a network of contacts, share knowledge, learn quickly, embrace mistakes, and take initiative to get things done.

* A thought leader - we want you to inspire others, and in return, we will offer you the freedom to bring your ideas to life.

Responsibilities as a Senior Software Engineer:

* Practical experience in designing applications.

* Proven track record in specifying, designing, building, and testing complex full-stack software solutions.

* Expertise in designing and developing APIs.

* Comprehensive knowledge of both Linux and Microsoft operating systems.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

* Solid working knowledge of relational database systems.

* Familiarity with DevOps practices, including successfully applying DevOps principles in live projects.

* Sound understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.

* Experience integrating open-source software.

* Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence solutions, including GPU architectures.

Essential

* Strong data handling capabilities and proven analytical skills.

* Excellent and demonstrable written and verbal communication skills, with experience in Software Solution Design.

* Proficiency in at least two back-end technologies (preferably Java and Python).

* Experience with vanilla JavaScript and at least one front-end technology stack (ideally React).

* Experience with secure DevOps practices.

* Proficient in software virtualisation tools, such as Docker.

* Strong approach to configuration control and proactive in documenting software and APIs.

* Willing and able to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) at a minimum, with UK nationality required