Job Specifications
Senior Software Engineer
Location: (Manchester - Hybrid or Remote)
Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits
Ideal skills : Python, Java, MySQL, AWS, AI, OO, Enterprise scale applications
Excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer passionate about technology and looking for a new challenge.
Who we are:
Founded in 2003, Mobysoft provides data-based insight solutions to a wide range of social housing clients, supplying technology to help landlords to improve their income-collection processes for the good of all involved. Mobysoft delivers two market-leading products, which help keep tenants housed in a home they can enjoy and simultaneously improves rent collection for the long term good of the organisation.
Our vision is working towards a world in which intelligent technology significantly improves the quality of life for people who live in social housing and our mission is delivering accurate actionable data insights that help social housing providers to deliver a more consistent and equitable service
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a Software Engineer who will be responsible for the following -
Developing, maintaining and enhancing software applications for Mobysoft, principally leveraging Open Source stacks (Python, Java & MySQL), AWS Cloud Platform Services (IaaS & PaaS)
Mentoring and coaching members of the team to ensure everyone is working to, and improving on high standards
Work with Head of Department and Software Engineering Leaders to contribute to the continuing improvement of the department
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain and enhance software applications principally written in Python and Java.
Produce and run unit tests for all code changes and actively participate in frequent code reviews to ensure high quality of all changes
Participate in the design of new software applications
Problem solve and debug complex software systems to allow defect analysis and fixing
Adhere to department procedures and practices, including coding standards, secure coding standards, build processes, source control and development process
Ensure the high quality (in terms of security, performance and overall quality) of software applications produced by the department
Teamwork
Works collaboratively with others and identified opportunities for continuous improvement across all areas of the business
Contributes positively to team meetings and takes personal ownership for the delivery of team actions
Creates opportunities for others to be successful and helps them to achieve their potential.
Innovation and Change
Supports innovation across the organisation, conceptualising and creating new approaches.
Positively embraces new standards and ways of working.
Evaluates the external environment; recognises political, regulatory, market, technological and commercial needs to innovate.
Creates a supportive environment of continuous improvement where people are encouraged to learn from their mistakes.
Values and Self Development
Role models the organisation's culture of diversity in all its forms including diversity of thought processes.
Acts in accordance with Mobysoft's values at all times and promotes these both internally and externally.
Takes ownership of own personal and professional development
Qualifications and skills
Required
Leveraging Open Source stacks, utilising Python and MySQL, DynamoDB ,Redshift at a senior engineering level.
Commercial experience of software development within AWS (IaaS & PaaS)
Experience of writing high performance enterprise scale applications
Thorough experience of Object-Oriented concepts within software development
Experience of using Agile Engineering Practices e.g. CD/CI, TDD, Pair Programming
Experience of writing unit tests and using unit test frameworks
Problem solving skills and the ability to truly own a problem
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to communication superbly, both with technical and non-technical staff
Appreciation of secure coding issues and techniques to ensure secure applications
Experience of Agile Development Methodologies e.g. SCRUM, XP
Hands-on experience with AI-powered development tools, such as GitHub Copilot or other intelligent code assistants.
AI tool champion, an advocate for AI tooling throughout the SDLC.
Desirable
Experience working with big data and with data products
Leadership skills, including ability to motivate and coach others
Exposure to other technologies and programming languages e.g. Java, NoSQL, ML, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go ...
Exposure to Microservice Architectures
Application Containerisation
The Perso
You are someone who:
Takes ownership and thrives on improving how things are done
Is proactive, self-motivated, and outcome-focused
Can influence and collaborate across teams
Balances delivery detail with big-picture thinking
Enjoys mentoring and helping others grow
Is excited to help scale a values-led SaaS company making a real difference
MobyIdeals:
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About the Company
Founded in 2003, Mobysoft is a trusted provider of data-driven solutions tailored for the social housing sector. Our platforms are built on cutting edge Artificial Intelligence technology and employ Machine Learning to empower social landlords with a suite of systems designed to enhance income-collection and repairs processes, benefiting tenants and organisations alike.
Our key solutions include RentSense, RepairSense, Intelligent Automation, and FTA Essentials, each addressing critical aspects of the social housing industry...
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