JOB TITLE: Senior Software Engineer
SALARY: £70,929 - £80,000
LOCATION: Edinburgh
HOURS: Full time
WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in our Edinburgh office
About this opportunity…
As a skilled Senior Software Engineer, you'll bring your deep technical expertise to the table, driving technical development and delivery in key areas. You'll focus on solving complex challenges with your specialised knowledge taking ownership of critical tech delivery within your team.
This is a great opportunity to help us create a fully in-house developed gateway to SWIFT Scheme to evolve into a solution fit for the long-term future of Payments. In this role, you'll lead the way in shaping the direction of our software solutions, using your expertise to make impactful decisions and drive success. You'll collaborate closely with the team and product owner to ensure delivery excellence. If you're someone who thrives on delivering high-quality solutions and making real impact with your technical know-how, we'd love to hear from you!
About us…
Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too…
What you'll do…
* Design and develop robust backend services using Java (17+) and Quarkus in a microservices architecture.
* Build and maintain containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate deployments on K8s (Kubernetes).
* Integrate and lead real-time data streams using Apache Kafka and event-driven patterns.
* Work with GCP (Google Cloud Platform) services such as Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL), and implement IAM (Identity and Access Management) and security controls.
* Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform.
* Write clean, maintainable, and secure code aligned with banking standards and SWIFT CSP compliance practices.
* Monitor and optimize application performance using APM (Application Performance Monitoring) tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, and Dynatrace.
* Develop UI components using React & TypeScript, integrating with backend services.
* Implement TDD for backend services and BDD for functional and UI testing.
What you'll need…
* Strong proficiency in Java with Quarkus framework.
* Expertise in RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems using Kafka.
* Experience with Kubernetes and Docker for container orchestration.
* Solid understanding of PostgreSQL schema design and database layer orchestration.
* Familiarity with GCP services and cloud-native development.
* Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as IDP, Harness, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
* Experience in building UI using React-based Interstellar framework and TypeScript, including integration with backend interfaces and alignment to security protocols.
* Domain knowledge of SWIFT payment systems; development experience with SWIFT interfaces such as AMH (Alliance Messaging Hub) and SAA (SWIFT Alliance Access) is a plus.
It would be great if you also had any of the following…
* Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools for automated provisioning.
* Domain-Driven Design (DDD): Ability to model complex business domains and implement modular architectures.
* Performance Engineering: Experience with JMeter, or other performance/load testing tools for high-volume transaction systems.
* Security & Compliance: Understanding of SWIFT CSP frameworks for secure application development.
* AI & Automation: Exposure to AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot, and automation frameworks for productivity.
* Messaging & Integration: Knowledge of Kafka, GCP Pub/Sub, and other messaging systems for event-driven architectures.
* Continuous Improvement: Experience in Agile/DevOps culture, including CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and release management.
About working for us…
Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.
We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes…
* A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
* An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
* Share schemes including free shares
* Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
* 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
* A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!