At SBS, we’re more than just a technology company – we’re a global fintech partner helping banks and financial institutions transform, innovate, and grow. With over 5,000 employees worldwide and clients in more than 80 countries, our solutions power everything from digital banking and lending to payments and core banking systems.
As part of 74Software, we’re backed by a group of leading software companies delivering mission-critical solutions worldwide. Our focus is on delivering long-term value, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and fostering strong client partnerships. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team shaping the future of finance.
Job Description📍 Yate (Bristol) - Hybrid - Two office days per week
🕒 Full-Time, permanent
💰 Competitive Salary
We’re on the lookout for an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative digital solutions. This is a high-impact role where your technical expertise and leadership will drive product success, improve engineering practices, and mentor a growing team.
What will the role involve?
- Designing, building, and maintaining scalable applications in Java and TypeScript
- Championing clean, well-tested code through code reviews and best practices.
- Building features and modernising systems in an AWS cloud-native environment.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with product, engineering, and stakeholders to align on business goals.
- Identifying technical risks and blockers, and proactively working to resolve them.
- Leading and contributing to CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and system reliability.
- Mentoring and coaching engineers to foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture.
- Driving architectural decisions and influencing the technical direction of projects.
- Embedding secure-by-default development and support, incident response, or performance optimisation when required.
What are we looking for?
- Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in at least one language (Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, JavaScript, Go) and open to learning new ones
- Deep understanding of OOP, functional programming, and software design patterns
- Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, complexity
- Experience designing and documenting system architecture
- Proficient in writing unit and integration tests with tools like JUnit, Mockito, Jest
- Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline)
- Familiar with AWS services (Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudWatch)
- Skilled in mentoring and adapting coaching style to diverse learning needs
- Confident communicator who can align technical solutions with business priorities
- Knowledge of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
- Familiarity with performance profiling and optimisation
It would be a bonus if you also had:
- Commercial experience with serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway)
- Exposure to the Serverless Framework
- Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Sentry)
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform
- Awareness of accessibility, UX, and scalability in software design
Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay, and you aren't alone! Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all the criteria. At SBS, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. So if this role excites you and you're eager to grow, we'd love to hear from you - even if your experience doesn't tick every box just yet, send us your application!
Additional InformationWhat's in it for you?
At SBS, we’re committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives, from health and wellbeing to financial security and lifestyle perks. Here’s a snapshot of the benefits you'll enjoy as part of our team:
💷 Competitive salary
🧘 Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, Eye Care Vouchers, Flu Vaccinations
🏡 Work from home three days per week, and join us in the office for the remaining two.
🛡️ Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Pension Plan, Long Service Awards, Payroll Giving, Fleet car provider
🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme, Holiday Trading, Travel Insurance
At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.
All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.
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Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 56,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and software development. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a fully collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2023, the Group generated revenues of €5.8 billion.
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