Senior Software Engineer

Job description

Senior Software Developer (Permanent)

Hybrid. 34-hour working week. Salary up to £70,000

Recann is working with a growing technology-led organisation to hire multiple Permanent Senior Software Developers to support the design and evolution of business-critical backend platforms.

This opportunity is well suited to experienced backend engineers who enjoy ownership, technical influence, and working closely with product and engineering peers in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.

Why this role stands out

• Salary up to £70,000
• 34-hour working week, genuinely respected rather than compressed
• Hybrid working. 3 days per week in the office
• Flexible working hours
• 28 days holiday plus statutory days
• Multiple hires planned, offering the chance to shape technical direction, standards, and ways of working as the team grows

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, building, and delivering backend software features and services
• Taking end-to-end ownership of backend solutions, from design decisions through delivery and ongoing improvement in production
• Working closely with product managers, engineers, and technical stakeholders to design pragmatic, scalable systems
• Writing clean, maintainable, high-quality code with a strong focus on long-term sustainability
• Contributing to engineering standards, patterns, and continuous improvement across the team

Tech environment

You’ll be working in a modern backend environment that includes:

• C# using the latest .NET LTS versions
• Azure-based services
• Asynchronous messaging (e.g. Service Bus, RabbitMQ)
• Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• SQL Server, cloud storage, and Redis
• Microservices and clean architecture principles
• CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

The team works across a mix of established and evolving services, modernising existing platforms while building new backend capabilities.

What they’re looking for

• Strong backend software development experience, ideally with C#/.NET, or a comparable backend language with the ability to pick up C# quickly
• Solid software engineering fundamentals, including design patterns and SOLID principles
• Experience working in product-led or platform teams
• Comfortable working in environments where requirements evolve
• A mindset focused on quality, ownership, and continuous improvement

Desirable, but not essential

• Experience with distributed or microservices-based architectures
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments
• Interest in mentoring or supporting other developers

Important to note

• You must be happy to attend the office 3 days per week
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Interested?

If you’re a Senior Software Developer considering a move, or open to a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Recann with your CV and availability for a short introductory call.

Recann is acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of its client in relation to this vacancy.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Crewe

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-01-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English