Senior Software Engineer - 6 Month Contract
Posted 1 week ago by Fruition Group
£550 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Software Engineer - Backend role involves designing, developing, and maintaining server-side applications and services for a technology company. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance and security. This is a contract position based in Leeds with a hybrid working arrangement. The contract length is between 3 to 6 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain backend services, APIs, and databases.
- Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver features end-to-end.
- Ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and maintainable.
- Write clean, testable, and efficient code following best practices.
Key Skills:
- Strong programming skills in Node.js
- Strong experience with React (Open to other frontend experiences)
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
- Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of software design principles, testing methodologies, and version control (Git).
Salary (Rate): £550.00/daily
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Role: Senior Software Engineer - Backend Contract
Rate: C.£550 Outside IR35 Per day
Location: Leeds - Hybrid (2x days on site)
Length: 3-6 months
About Us: We are working with a growing, forward-thinking technology company dedicated to building scalable, reliable, and high-performing solutions for our customers.
Role Overview: As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining server-side applications and services. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our systems are performant, secure, and deliver a great user experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain backend services, APIs, and databases.
- Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver features end-to-end.
- Ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and maintainable.
- Write clean, testable, and efficient code following best practices.
Requirements:
- Strong programming skills in Node.js
- Strong experience with React (Open to other frontend experiences)
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
- Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of software design principles, testing methodologies, and version control (Git).
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.