Software Engineer

About Softwire

Softwire is one of the UK’s leading digital technology consultancies, offering services in software engineering, design, innovation, cloud, mobile and data. We deliver high-profile and cutting-edge digital projects for household names across the public and private sectors.

Softwire was founded on one simple idea: if we can create the best possible culture and working environment then everything else will fall into place. And it seems to be working – We were recently voted number 1 company to work for in the UK at the Best Company awards, and we have a loyal and growing client base who trust us with their hardest problems and their mission critical projects.

We focus on creating a great culture and working environment and we are looking for people who share our core beliefs about what makes a great place to work:

• That if a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing properly.

• That work should be fulfilling but can also be fun.

• That kindness matters and should be extended to employees and clients alike.

• That by being trusting and trustworthy as an organisation and as individuals we can dispense with tedious bureaucracy and rules.

When you work with Softwire, you’re not only becoming part of a team with in-depth technical skills and delivery expertise – you’ll be working in a high-trust environment alongside skilled, kind, fun people who are passionate about creating amazing services and experiences that solve real problems.

In Brief

We’re looking for experienced developers to join our team, with strong technical, mentoring and client communication skills, and a passion for finding great solutions through technology.

In return, we can offer interesting projects with brilliant clients, high levels of autonomy, strong support from a passionate and welcoming technical community, and exciting further career opportunities. And of course, a competitive package to match.

Experience and qualifications

You have 3+ years’ experience and a breadth & depth of technical knowledge & expertise, and can solve technical challenges across front-end, back-end and infrastructure. You have strong experience and understanding in at least some of the following technologies:

(Essential)

• C# (Front and backend)

• .Net (Front and backend)

(Desirable)

• Blazor, EF Core

• Postgres

• MS SQL

• AWS and Azure

You are a fast learner, and can leverage your existing expertise to quickly become effective in unfamiliar tech stacks and novel situations, as well as rapidly acquiring client/sector knowledge.

You have a good understanding of best practice principles for technical architecture, and are comfortable applying these in unfamiliar situations to design new systems.

You are a strong communicator, who can explain technical concepts effectively to non-technical people and impress clients.

Your Approach

• You are passionate about leveraging technology to deliver great outcomes for clients and end users

• You are focused on effective delivery – ensuring great technical quality and efficient, high-value output

• You want to help our clients increase their technical maturity, while remaining sensitive to their business needs

• You enjoy mentoring developers, and helping them reach their personal development goals

• You enjoy collaborating with designers and product owners to innovate and devise great technical solutions to meet user needs

• You are comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced, changing environments

The Package

Softwire operates transparent pay scales and a profit share scheme based on role and overall company performance

• Base salary is based on experience in role and ranges from £50,600-£78,800

• You can expect to receive an average of between £3,500 - £11,250 in profit share depending on your experience and company performance.

• Pension: Additional 5% of salary

Additional benefits

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy 10 and sell 5)

• 3.5 days additional days off for company-wide morale activities

• AIG income protection

• Travel card loan scheme

• Zero emission car scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

• Time off for charitable activities

• Sabbatical available on request

• Payroll charity donations

• Headspace plus

• Free annual eye test

• Long service awards

• Flexible working options and patterns