Senior Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net)

About

Are you a Senior Software Engineer looking to escape the hustle and bustle of London and relocate to somewhere with stunning scenery and a better quality of life (there's also great restaurants and bars!)?

You could be joining a rapidly scaling FinTech start-up based in Newcastle, progressing your career and working on complex and interesting systems in an impactful role. The company has secure backing and an established Hedge Fund client as a partner, they're creating a finance technology hub bringing a wealth of talent and experience.

As a Senior Software Engineer you will collaborate with a small, talented team to deliver the core trading platform within a Microsoft environment using the latest versions of C# .Net to produce high quality code. The company has ambitious growth plans, this is a great opportunity to be involved from the ground up and progress your career.

Location

You'll join colleagues in brand new Central Newcastle offices on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday), working hours 0900-1800 with some flexibility.

The offices are well equipped and offer fantastic views across the City and the local countryside, many employees walk or cycle in (onsite showers available!), there's a diverse, social team atmosphere with many employees having recently relocated and lots of support available.

About you

• You have achieved a minimum 2.1 BSc in Computer Science or similar technical discipline from a world top ranked / Russel Group university, backed by A*s and As at A-level
• You're a technologist who enjoys collaborating and problem solving, working on complex, distributed systems
• You have expertise with modern C# .Net Core, Python skills would also be of benefit
• You have a strong knowledge of modern software engineering best practices and have experience across the full software development lifecycle
• You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
• You're excited to join a start-up in a role that you can shape and influence
• Please note you must be a UK citizen or hold the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

What's in it for you

As a Senior Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive package:

• Salary (to £130k, negotiable)
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Bupa healthcare
• Generous pension contribution
• Continuous career development opportunities
• Social team atmosphere with a range of events and early finish for drinks on Fridays