Software Engineer (Back-end)

• Application Deadline: May 8 2026
• Edinburgh
• Hybrid

Job Description

The Software Engineer is a technical contributor who designs develops and maintains high-quality software solutions that support business goals. They contribute to engineering standards address complex technical challenges and collaborate closely with product owners designers and other engineers to build reliable and scalable applications.

As the organisation undertakes a significant digital transformation programme this role will play an important part in modernising platforms ways of working and technical capabilities. Were particularly interested in hearing from engineers with back-end experience using Java.

The role works in partnership with engineering managers and architects across the organisation to ensure software solutions are consistent secure and scalable.

Key activities and responsibilities you will expect:

1.Technical Strategy and Leadership

• Help shape apply and evolve engineering standards and architectural guidance.
• Design develop and deploy reliable software solutions in collaboraton with cross-functional multi-team initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership by supporting complex problem resolution and contributing to key platform decisions.

2.Mentorship and Capability Building

• Collaborate and share expertise with engineers and senior engineers across teams.
• Offer guidance coaching and perspective that support technical excellence.
• Partner with managers to support the identification and development of technical talent.
• Foster a culture of learningfeedback and continuous growth across software engineering.

3.Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product management design operations and other teams to build shared understanding and alignment.
• Represent software engineering perspectives in design reviews audits and compliance forums.
• Contribute to technical decision-making beyond the immediate function.

4.Continuous Improvement

• Identify and explore opportunities to improve standardise and automate processes at scale.
• Evaluate new technologies and support or lead proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Contribute to resource planning governance and ongoing improvements in software maturity.

5.Culture and Thought Leadership

• Champion engineering excellence and high-quality delivery.
• Actively support inclusion transparency and collaboration across teams.
• Share knowledge and learn from others through internal communities of practice.