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.