Senior Software Engineer

Company Overview

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 74

Software, 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.

📍 Yate (Bristol) – Hybrid, two office days per week
🕒 Full‑time, permanent

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 high‑impact role will drive product success, improve engineering practices, and mentor a growing team.

• Designing, building, and maintaining scalable applications in Java and Type Script
• 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

• Strong analytical mindset and problem‑solving skills
• Proficient in at least one language (Java, Kotlin, Type Script, 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., Git Hub Actions, AWS Code Pipeline)
• Familiar with AWS services (Lambda, S3, IAM, Cloud Watch)
• 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

• Commercial experience with serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda, Dynamo
  
  DB, API Gateway)
• Exposure to the Serverless Framework
• Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with observability tools (e.g., Cloud Watch, Sentry)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools like Terraform
• Awareness of accessibility, UX, and scalability in software design

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. 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.

All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.

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

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology