Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
Cheshire East, United Kingdom
£ 60,000 / year
Full Time
03-04-2025
Job Specifications
Exciting Opportunity: Senior Software Engineer
Are you an experienced Senior Software Engineer looking to make an impact in an innovative and fast-paced environment? We’re seeking a passionate, skilled software engineer to join a cutting-edge FinTech startup. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team working on next-generation technology that will reshape an entire industry.
Role Overview: As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work within a product-focused team to design and develop robust software systems, contributing to the full software development lifecycle. You'll work on exciting projects, supporting both business and customer needs, collaborating with various teams, and driving innovation within an agile and fast-moving environment.
What You’ll Do:
Work as part of a multi-disciplined, agile team to deliver high-quality software solutions
Build and maintain best practice environments for development
Design and integrate scalable and secure microservices and APIs
Collaborate with product management, operational, and compliance teams to meet business goals
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
Work in a continuous delivery environment with DevOps practices
What We’re Looking For:
Extensive JavaScript experience, particularly with TypeScript & NodeJS
Front-end framework experience, ideally with React
Strong cloud architecture & deployment experience (preferably GCP)
Experience with event-driven architecture, microservices, and API integrations
Experience in DevOps and working with Git source control
Familiarity with relational & non-relational databases (preferably Firestore and MySQL)
Practical experience with agile software lifecycles and ticketing tools (e.g., Jira, Trello)
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Desire to learn, grow, and contribute to the success of the team
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary and benefits package
Semi-flexible working hours and remote working options
Generous personal development budget for courses, books, and other resources
Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, including income protection and workplace pension
Generous holiday allowance with additional perks like an early dart on your birthday
Vibrant team culture with regular social events and activities
Free breakfast, fruit, tea, coffee, and refreshments
If you're ready to join an innovative, growing team and make a real impact in a rapidly evolving industry, apply now!
About the Company
Plan B Talent is a talent partner focused on integrity, relationship building, and communication. We prioritize understanding our clients and candidates as individuals, not just seeing them as a fee. Our expertise lies in finding the best-fit talent for your needs, rather than specializing in specific roles or industries. We have the honest conversations upfront to ensure a smooth and painless recruitment process. Know more
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