Senior Software Engineer - Remote Eligible

Senior Software Engineer

Reports to: Head of Engineering

Location: UK Remote or Hybrid (Newmarket, Suffolk)

Hours: 32 hours across a 4-day week (no salary sacrifice)

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

Product: Evouchers

Beyond unifies three technology-driven brands, Wonde, Evouchers and Secure Schools.

Each brand shares a vision to reduce the friction of adapting technology, to help customers navigate an often overwhelming area and provide powerful solutions that make their everyday life easier.

The three brands run independently with the autonomy to continue to prosper although as part of the Beyond team, you'll join a wider, supportive environment where you'll be able to pull on the expertise and capabilities of the group.

We do not limit ourselves to standing still. We look ahead and strive to disrupt the sector we operate in. We believe technology should not be complicated or overwhelming. It should do what it says - quickly, safely and efficiently.

At Evouchers, our desire to provide effective, simple solutions for our customers drives our innovation forward.

We specialise in assisting local authorities, housing associations, schools, and charities in disbursing funds for essential support and welfare services directly to where it's needed most.

Our Evouchers platform is a simple, efficient payment platform, providing organisations with a seamless method to distribute vouchers for free school meals, the Holiday Activities and Food program, household essentials, energy vouchers, and much more.

Dedicated to facilitating quick and easy access to support within communities, we are unwavering in our commitment to making a positive impact.

Job snapshot: As a Senior Software Engineer for Evouchers, you will leverage your technical expertise and mentoring skills to foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. You will be responsible for driving best practices in software development, ensuring high-quality code, and helping shape the technical direction of our projects. Your ability to communicate effectively and inspire others will be key as you work closely with team members to solve complex problems and deliver exceptional results.

What you'll be doing:

• Actively support the enhancement and ongoing development of our products, ensuring they meet evolving market demands and maintain high performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product vision and translate it into actionable development plans.
• Contribute significantly to the architecture, design, and implementation of both new and existing software solutions.
• Work closely with product management and UX/UI teams to create scalable and user-friendly applications that align with business goals.
• Perform coding assignments while adhering to best practices and design principles. Collaboratively craft high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Oversee and support the shared codebase and advocate for continuous improvement through refactoring and optimising existing code.
• Establish and maintain common coding standards, frameworks, and best practices within the team.
• Contribute to shared code bases to promote code reuse and ensure consistency across projects.
• Document processes and guidelines to facilitate onboarding and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure the accuracy, functionality, and security of code changes.
• Provide constructive feedback to team members to enhance code quality and reduce technical debt.
• Assess risks associated with code changes and advocate for improvements as necessary.
• Mentor and support associate to mid-level engineers, providing guidance on technical challenges, career development, and best practices.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment where team members feel empowered to share ideas and seek help when needed.
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies for new features, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with QA engineers to identify and resolve issues before deployment, and implement automated testing where feasible to enhance efficiency.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Propose and implement process improvements that enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.