Software Engineer

Software Developer

Manchester or Midlands - Hybrid working

Up to £55,000 + Benefits.

Join one of the world’s leading tech-driven companies and help power a data platform operating at massive scale.

We’re looking for a Software Developer with a passion for data, real-time systems, and clean, modern engineering. In this role, you’ll help build and evolve the core services behind our global data ecosystem working with technologies like Kafka, Java, Go, C#, and SQL.

You’ll contribute to high-performance, low-latency systems that handle billions of daily requests, shape streaming solutions used across the business, and drive forward automation, tooling, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Build and support data-driven applications using modern tech (Go and Kafka).
• Develop and enhance real-time data pipelines and cloud database solutions.
• Improve platform reliability, performance, and automation.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, high-availability systems.
• Ensure quality through testing, monitoring, and clean coding practices.

What You Bring

• Experience with Kafka and at least one language (Java, Python, Go or C#).
• Knowledge of high-volume, low-latency systems and cloud technologies (GCP/AWS or AZURE)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Linux and monitoring/observability tools.
• Experience with Distributed systems and Microservice Architecture.

What You'll Get Back

• Competitive Salary - Up to £55,000 + Bonus (15%)
• Annual Salary Review
• Genuine Career Progression - Think Senior, Technical Lead or even Development Manager.
• Eye Care and Vaccine Scheme's.
• 7% Pension
• Income Protection
• Training across Golang, GCP and other modern technologies.