Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer | Newcastle | Hybrid

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid 2 days per week in the office)

Salary: Up to 70k + Excellent Benefits

Our client, a forward-thinking and people-centric technology organisation, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team. In this key role, youll help drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, and deliver impactful, high-quality software solutions.

If youre passionate about technology, love solving complex problems, and enjoy supporting others to grow, this opportunity offers a strong platform to make a lasting impact.

What youll be doing

• Stay hands-on with the codebase: conduct reviews, pair program, and contribute code where it matters most.
• Mentor and support engineers in their professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, well-engineered solutions.
• Identify and lead initiatives to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Champion engineering best practices and help foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

What were looking for

• Extensive experience in software engineering, with a strong record of technical leadership.
• Deep understanding of modern software engineering practices, tools, and system architecture.
• Strong proficiency in C# and experience building robust, scalable applications.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality software in complex environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for mentoring, teaching, and helping others grow.
• A hands-on mindset comfortable contributing to code as well as providing technical guidance.

Desirable

• Active involvement in the developer community.
• Open-source contributions or technical writing.

Whats on offer

This organisation offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, along with a genuine focus on employee wellbeing and professional growth. Youll enjoy a friendly, flexible, and trust-based approach to work, with perks including:

• Hybrid working model (two days onsite per week)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + generous Christmas break
• Choice of mobile phone or tablet, with contract costs covered
• Private healthcare from day one
• Fully matched pension scheme (up to 8%)
• Life assurance (x4 salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support
• Regular innovation time to develop new skills and ideas
• Great office environment with free snacks and refreshments
• Access to wellness and mindfulness resources
• Frequent team and social events
• Employee referral scheme with bonus incentives
• Occasional discretionary bonus days off
• Relocation package for re-locators

Interested?

If youre an experienced engineer looking for a role where you can make a technical and cultural impact, wed love to hear from you.