Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Role Purpose- Senior Software Engineer

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the system analysis, design, development, testing, and maintenance of medium to complex applications in line with agreed specifications and standards. The role is equally split between system design (50%) and software development (50%), working closely with system designers to build sustainable, high-performing software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate, design, develop, and implement efficient, scalable solutions across multiple business channels. Translate business requirements into technical specifications and design appropriate solutions through system analysis of moderate to high complexity. Create conceptual, logical, and physical designs, developing clean, maintainable, and scalable code. Work within both Waterfall SDLC and Agile (Scrum) frameworks to ensure timely, high-quality delivery. Lead and participate in code reviews, maintain unit, system, integration, and performance tests, and ensure thorough documentation of systems and code. Support, maintain, and enhance existing applications and front-end systems by troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, optimizing performance, and coordinating updates with stakeholders. Design and implement integration solutions for medium to high complexity systems while investigating new technologies to improve interoperability. Actively contribute to practice improvement, code quality,and knowledge sharing through workshops and communities of practice. Collaborate closely with designers, architects, and developers to ensure solution alignment, while mentoring junior developers and supporting workload management.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Certifications in relevant programming languages or software design.
• Agile Foundation Certification
• OWASP Top 10 Security Training
• 5+ years’ experience as a Software Engineer / Analyst Programmer
• Proven experience working on complex projects within the SDLC
• Extensive development experience using .NET, .NET Core, and related technologies
• Strong expertise in T-SQL and database design and development.
• Solid understanding of SOLID principles and object-oriented programming (OOP).
• Experience in system integration, UML (sequence / class diagrams), web services (SOAP & REST), and source control systems (Git / TFS).
• Knowledge of networking and security principles
• Experience in both Agile and DevOps environments.
• Exposure to retail systems or environments.
• Experience with NoSQL databases.
• Exposure to MVC, WPF, and WCF frameworks.
• AWS Cloud Services experience.
• Automation (unit testing and deployment) and microservices architecture experience.
• Basic knowledge of UI / UX design and front-end principles.
• Builds strong, trust-based relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for technology and innovation.
• Integrates multiple data sources and concepts to identify optimal solutions.
• Creative and solution.
• Results-Driven
• Planning & Organisation
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Resilience
• Digital Mindset

Requirements

Solutions Design, Solutions Development, Systems Maintenance, Integration, Implementation