Senior Backend Developer

<p><span style="color:#121317">Waracle are looking for a </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Senior Developer</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><span style="color:#121317">We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><span style="color:#121317">This is a </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Hybrid</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> role, giving you the flexibility of working from home while spending </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">2 days a week</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> connecting with the team in either our </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Glasgow or Dundee</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> office.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><h4><span style="color:#121317">Shape the Future of Digital Transformation</span></h4><p><span style="color:#121317">As a Senior Developer at Waracle, you will do so much more than just write code; you will be a key influencer, creator, and supportive guide within our engineering practice. Operating at an impactful level, you will design and deliver end-to-end backend features while acting as a trusted guardian of software quality and security.</span></p><p><span style="color:#121317">If you are a collaborative problem-solver who enjoys technical design, sharing knowledge, and helping others thrive in a supportive, modern engineering environment, we would love to welcome your expertise.</span></p><h4><span style="color:#121317"><br>Key aspects of the role include:</span></h4><ul><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Architectural Delivery:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Collaborating to design and deliver robust end-to-end backend subsystems, ensuring code is modular, maintainable, and built to scale.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Quality &amp; Security:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Championing high standards through constructive peer reviews, establishing defensive application security measures, and guiding thoughtful testing strategies across unit and service levels.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Consulting &amp; Communication:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Translating complex technical choices into clear, accessible language for clients and stakeholders, building strong, trusting relationships.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Mentorship &amp; Practice Growth:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Nurturing the growth of junior colleagues through encouraging feedback, while contributing fresh industry ideas to Waracle’s collective knowledge base.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Delivery Accountability:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Balancing speed and quality thoughtfully to ensure the successful, sustainable delivery of features.</span></p></li></ul><p><em><span style="color:#121317"><br>Research shows that underrepresented groups tend to only apply for roles that they believe they meet 100% of the criteria for. At Waracle, we want to buck that trend! We hire for passion, potential and mindset as much as credentials. If you think you'd be incredible in the role, then apply - even if you don't think you tick every box.</span></em></p> <br> <h4><span style="color:#121317">What you'll bring:</span></h4><p><span style="color:#121317">We know that excellent software engineering is built on diverse perspectives. We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in backend development who values collaboration just as much as technical excellence.<br></span></p><ul><li><p><span style="color:#121317">A proven track record of contributing to the delivery of complex digital products.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Deep, practical experience working with </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">.NET C#</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Familiarity or experience with modern cloud tools and patterns, such as </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Azure, Durable Functions, Event sourcing, SQL, and Docker</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">A strong understanding of </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">SOLID principles</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">, maintainability, and industry-standard security practices.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">A </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">supportive, encouraging communication style</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> with a passion for mentoring team members and providing uplifting, constructive feedback.</span></p></li></ul><h4></h4><p style="text-align:start;"><strong><span style="color:#121317">What to expect from our hiring process</span></strong></p><p style="text-align:start;min-height: 1.7em;"></p><ol><li><p style="text-align:start;"><strong><span style="color:#121317">First Hello:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> An informal chat with your dedicated Talent Attraction Partner to talk about Waracle, what you want out of your next move, salary, benefits, and office hybrid working model.</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:start;"><strong><span style="color:#121317">Craft Showcase:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> A chance to demonstrate your real-world expertise. Depending on the role, this will be a focused take-home task (capped at 2–3 hours to respect your time).</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:start;"><strong><span style="color:#121317">Talking Impact:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> A collaborative deep dive into how you solve problems, work with others, and raise the bar, guided by our core values and competency framework.</span></p></li></ol><p style="text-align:start;min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="text-align:start;"><span style="color:#121317">Your Talent Attraction Partner will be in your corner through every step right up to your </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Welcome Ritual</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> on day one.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><h4><span style="color:#121317">Our Benefits</span></h4><p><span style="color:#121317">We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:</span></p><ul><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Rest &amp; Recharge:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Financial Future &amp; Security:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Health &amp; Wellness:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Flexible Working:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Learning &amp; Development:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Lifestyle Perks:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Family First:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Community &amp; Connection:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back.</span></p></li></ul><p><em><span style="color:#121317"><br>We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.</span></em></p><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk">Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>