Senior Software Engineer

Key day-to-day activities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable web applications using modern technologies. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and scientists to deliver new product features and client solutions. 
• Own technical delivery, managing development tasks from design through to deployment. 
• Contribute to architectural decisions that shape the direction of our platforms and consulting projects. 
• Champion software quality, implementing best practices for testing, documentation, and CI/CD. 
• Participate in Agile development, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. 
• Foster continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence across the team. 

Core Skills & Experience

• At least five years of commercial software engineering experience. 
• Expertise in at least one high-level programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript) and familiarity with several others. 
• A degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics) or equivalent experience. 
• Experience working in an iterative Agile environment with a strong understanding of DevOps tools and culture, and a proven track record of improving software delivery processes. 
• Experience architecting and designing complex distributed systems for both cloud and on-premise environments, with knowledge of architectural patterns and best practices for secure and scalable systems. 
• Motivation to mentor and develop less experienced engineers and contribute to team growth. 
• Broad technical competence across areas such as systems integration, scripting, CI/CD, UI/UX design, and databases. 
• Experience collaborating directly with users and clients to define and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical ideas clearly to diverse audiences. 

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Helm and Docker/containerisation concepts, with hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining Kubernetes environments in production. 
• Broader software engineering experience such as scripting, UI/UX, design, or data engineering. 
• Experience working directly with clients or end users to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions. 
• Experience developing embedded software, FPGA's or C/C++. 
• Understanding of Machine Learning, AI, or Data Science, including experience deploying ML in production or commercial applications. 
• Experience integrating software with external APIs and systems, including network configuration. 
• Experience deploying in the field, and working independently on site with remote support 

While we think the above experience is important, we’re keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable skills, ideas, or perspectives that will make an impact in this role. If our team and mission resonate with you, but you do not necessarily meet all our requirements, we still encourage you to apply. 

What do we offer?

We believe in investing in our people by encouraging career and personal development that aligns with your goals and ambitions. We make sure all staff have the tools, time and support they need to shape their own professional development. We want to help you excel at what you do and support your growth within the company.  

You’ll enjoy a competitive compensation package and great benefits such as:  

• EMI options scheme  
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays  
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme  
• Private Healthcare (including dental and optical cover)  
• Group Life Cover at three times your annual salary  
• Enhanced Parental and Sickness Leave  
• Workplace Nursery Scheme  
• Volunteering days  
• UK Armed Forces Reservist Policy 
• Pet friendly office  
• Professional and personal development  

For more information, please visit our website www.mindfoundry.ai or email [email removed]