Senior Software Engineer, Zenobē

• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer with strong knowledge across the full SDLC and CI/CD processes used in developing and delivering scalable software solutions
• Deep knowledge of TypeScript and proficiency in at least one or more relevant programming languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, C++, etc.) and frameworks (Nest.js, Angular)
• Deep knowledge of working with relational and non-SQL databases (ideally PostgreSQL and DynamoDB)
• Familiarity with software design and architecture principles, including experience with APIs, microservices, event driven messaging and distributed systems (e.g. Kafka)
• Experience with cloud technologies (e.g. AWS) and modern software infrastructure tools
• Excellent communication skills, able to present technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading development teams by example
• Comfortable taking part in out of hours on call support rota
• Willing and able to travel to our head office in London or other locations within the UK for team meetings up to once a month

Desirable

• We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and proactively drive the delivery of our software solutions
• You will own and execute on specific features or multi-component systems with a focus on customer value, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and making decisions that have a direct impact on business outcomes
• As an integral member of the engineering team, you will work autonomously to identify and deliver technical solutions that maintain a high standard of quality and efficiency
• Write high-quality, test-driven, secure, scalable, maintainable and self-describing code
• Own and deliver features aligned with team and quarterly goals, ensuring the highest standards of quality. Understand customer needs and business goals, aligning your work to maximize customer impact
• Proactively identify opportunities for improving features and processes. Take full responsibility for decisions and mistakes, using them as learning opportunities and sharing knowledge with the team
• Write clean, maintainable, and reliable code that addresses the core problems while adhering to best practices for scalability, security, and performance
• Lead and contribute to code reviews, establishing standards that encourage a collaborative and high-quality review culture
• Actively reduce tech debt and minimize future toil through smart, long-term design decisions
• Independently design software components that are well-scoped, maintainable, and testable, with logical and intuitive APIs
• Respond quickly to operational issues (P1/P2) and manage resolutions within your sphere of responsibility
• Foster a culture of mentorship, supporting the growth of less-experienced team members
• Contribute to recruitment efforts, including interviews and assessments, to build a diverse and talented team
• Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact
• By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations

• If you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience