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Senior Software Developer

Location: Manchester (Spinningfields) - Hybrid (2 days onsite per week)
Salary: £60k-£80k
Level: Senior
Tech Stack: AWS, Java, TypeScript, Vue.js (Backend leaning)

About the Role

The client is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join a collaborative, forward‑thinking engineering organisation. The successful candidate will work within multi‑disciplinary, full‑stack squads alongside product managers, designers, and fellow engineers. This is a hands-on role covering the full software development lifecycle-from design and implementation to testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.

The engineering environment embraces AI‑enabled development practices using tools such as GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to enhance delivery speed, quality, and innovation. Candidates excited about leveraging modern engineering and AI tooling will thrive here.

Key Responsibilities

Lead feature development and contribute to technical strategy within the team
Collaborate closely with product and design teams to deliver high‑impact user features
Write clean, maintainable code using Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, AWS, and Vue.js
Champion engineering best practices, including TDD, pairing, mob programming, and continuous delivery
Embed security considerations throughout the development process
Debug, optimise, and maintain a high‑performance codebase
Stay informed about emerging engineering trends and bring fresh ideas
Mentor colleagues and support capability growth across the team

About You

Proven experience as a software engineer with strong Java skills; experience with TypeScript and JavaScript is advantageous
Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns
Passion for agile development and delivering user value at pace
Experience with end‑to‑end testing and Git-based version control
Comfortable using AI coding assistants to boost productivity
Collaborative, open-minded, and passionate about continuous improvement

Working Environment & Culture

Hybrid working: two days in the Manchester office, with flexibility the rest of the week
A supportive, inclusive team culture where every voice is valued
Regular opportunities for professional development, including dedicated learning time, LinkedIn Learning access, and conference attendance
Community-focused environment with hack days, team socials, and annual product & tech events
Clear progression pathways and opportunities to explore roles across teams

Rewards & Benefits

27 days annual leave (rising to 30) plus bank holidays
Annual bonus
Pension with up to 6% employer contribution
Enhanced shared parental leave (6 months fully paid for both parents)
Work-from-anywhere scheme for up to 2 weeks per year
Access to mental health platforms, financial coaching, and wellbeing supportAdecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you