Senior Software Developer – Tech Group – FTC [UK]

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up to £70,000

fixed-term contract

Location

London, UK

Experience

Senior
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Senior Software Developer – Tech Group – FTC [UK]

  • Cloud
  • Java

Requirements

  • Java
  • Jira
  • AWS
  • TDD
  • CI/CD

Location

  • London
  • Hybrid – 1-2 days a week in the office
  • eligibility to work in the UK

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer with strong experience in Java development, we are a mission driven group responsible for developing and maintaining a suite of applications that form a scalable, cloud-based media platform. This system supports the end-to-end lifecycle of media assets, enabling contribution, transformation, storage, and production across multiple workflows. As part of a fast-paced and innovative engineering environment, this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a platform that powers media delivery at scale and to help set the technical direction for future growth.

You’ll be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing robust and efficient backend services that are core to our operations. As part of a highly collaborative, agile team, you’ll work closely with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable software solutions. You will be expected to apply a deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, test-driven development, and cloud infrastructure (particularly AWS) to ensure that solutions are not only functional but also reliable, secure, and performant.

You’ll play a key role in improving engineering processes, and contributing to architectural decisions that ensure our systems can grow alongside the demands of the business. You’ll also help foster a culture of continuous improvement, where code quality, testing, and knowledge sharing are part of the everyday routine. This is an ideal position for someone who is passionate about building world-class systems, enjoys tackling complex challenges.

Essential Key Skills and Knowledge

You will:

  • have extensive expertise with Java and AWS
  • excellent experience with CI/CD and TDD
  • be an expert in writing languages such as Python, Ruby or Bash
  • experience with cloud services such as Lambda, Step Functions, S3, SQS/SNS Eventbridge

Desirable Skills/Knowledge/Experience

  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Designing and implementing high-availability, scalable architecture
  • Solid understanding of software development principles, best practices, and agile methodologies
  • Expertise in developing for non-functional concerns: integration with monitoring and alerting tools, security tools and practices

Experience 

  • A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or similar work-based experience
  • Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer ideally with a focus on media-related projects
  • Very good working knowledge of standard software development frameworks, techniques and methodologies
  • Experience with providing coaching and mentoring
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team, contributing to the development of business scenarios
  • Knowledge of software development tools and technologies
  • You are flexible and curious in your approach
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional information

Duration of the contract: initially 6 months with the possibility of extension – contract FTC (full-time)

Application Process: In addition to our standard recruitment process (see below) you will be invited to a final online face-to-face meeting with our client, for you to meet them and learn more about the role.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays plus birthday paid each year
  • Sick leave following probation (20 days per each rolling period each year)
  • Pension contribution is 10% employer from qualifying earnings following auto enrolment after 3 months service
  • Private medical insurance via Vitality after 6 months of service
  • Life assurance (5 x salary) after 6 months service
  • Access to a free Eye voucher with Specsavers and a Flu vaccination with Boots
  • Access to the cycle-to-work scheme
  • Enhanced parental leave

 

About Spyrosoft

Spyrosoft is an authentic, cutting-edge software engineering company, established in 2016. In 2021 and 2022, we were among the fastest growing technology companies in Europe, according to the Financial Times. We were founded by a group of tech experts with established backgrounds in software engineering, who created an ‘engineer-to-engineer’ workplace, powered by enthusiasm, fairness and authentic relationships. Having a unique offering, which bridge the gap between technology and business, we specialise in technology solutions for industry 4.0, automotive, geospatial, healthcare & life sciences, employee experience & education and financial services industries.

Recruitment process

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Checking your CV

We read every resume we receive carefully. If you meet our requirements, we will call you to learn more about your expertise and needs.
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Evaluating your qualifications

After an initial phone call, we check your skills with a task related to your position and provide you with feedback afterwards.
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Making an appointment

The next step is a meeting at our office or online, where you can learn more about the team and our work culture from a Spyrosoft manager and/or partner.
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Getting the answer

At Spyrosoft, we contact every person participating in the recruitment process. Upon acceptance, we will provide a list of the next steps.
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