Software Engineer

Software DeveloperHybrid (Manchester – 2 days)£40,000 - £65,000 + bens

Are you a software developer who thrives on scale, speed, and solving real-time challenges? Join the team and help power one of the most advanced, high performance products in the UK, a platform built for speed, seamless user experience, and massive transactional volume.

We're on the lookout for a Software Developer to help evolve and support a flagship solution — a powerful tool enabling real-time, multi-faceted interactions for users around the globe. Engineered for low latency and high throughput, this platform is designed to perform under pressure and scale with demand.

As part of this team, you’ll work at the heart of a high impact system. You’ll be immersed in the full development lifecycle, delivering innovative backend features while contributing to platform stability, scalability, and operational excellence.

What You Bring to the Table

• Hands-on experience with server-side development (services, messaging, middleware)
• Comfortable with functional or OOP – Java, Python, .Net, Golang, Erlang, C++, Haskell, Scala, or similar
• Understanding of distributed system architecture, microservices and client-server design
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (or any cloud provider)
• Comfortable working in Linux environments, using GNU tools and shell commands
• Solid problem-solving ability and a passion for clean, efficient code
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Degree in Computer Science or relevant experience in the field

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing low-latency, highly available, and scalable backend components
• Building concurrent, distributed systems designed to perform at scale
• Enhancing and supporting our high-traffic platform running on Linux and open-source tools
• Collaborating closely with other developers, testers, and product stakeholders
• Proactively identifying improvements and areas for optimisation
• Participating in solution design, effort estimation, and delivery planning
• Supporting and maintaining existing systems — diagnosing issues, fixing bugs, and ensuring uptime

Bonus If You...

• Have experience working in high-throughput transactional systems
• Understand real-time data processing and performance optimisation
• Love working in a fast-paced environment where innovation is encouraged
• Enjoy team-driven development and knowledge sharing

Apply now and help shape the future of high-performance digital platforms.