
Senior Developer
On site
Leeds, United Kingdom
£ 70,000 / year
Full Time
26-02-2025
Job Specifications
Job Title: Senior Developer
Location: Leeds - Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum + bonus
Industry: MSP
Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced Senior Developer to deliver technical excellence, improve processes, and mentor team members in an Agile environment. Ensure high-quality, scalable software solutions that exceed industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop innovative software solutions.
Identify areas for improvement and innovation.
Mentor junior developers and support recruitment.
Improve development processes and champion Agile practices.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements.
Ensure technical decisions align with strategic goals.
Maintain software quality through testing and reviews.
Work cross-functionally with other teams.
Qualifications & Experience:
5+ years in software development (Python, JavaScript frameworks) in an Agile environment.
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Skills:
Experience with Python (Flask/FastAPI), Vue.js, microservices, C#/Java, Jira, MySQL, ElasticSearch, Redis, RabbitMQ, Linux, REST/GraphQL, Ansible, Prometheus/Grafana.
About the Company
Forsyth Barnes is a global talent partner disrupting the recruitment industry. We operate through partnerships over one-time transactions and truly put our clients and candidates at the core of our ethos. We blend relationship building with investments in AI and technology to attract talent for your business. This success has paved the way for us to be recognised by the Financial Times as one of the fastest growing businesses in Europe year-on-year. We have a proven track history of successful partnerships with a mix of FT... Know more
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