Senior Full-Stack Engineer (UK)

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

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Role Summary

We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to join our growing cloud development team and help us deliver high quality software for computer security. We follow an Agile methodology with frequent, iterative releases to our live AWS environment. The team develops cloud management for Sophos’ endpoint security products, all implemented in our Sophos Central platform. We have an exciting roadmap of new features to develop and continuously release to our Cloud-based customers. In this role you will have the opportunity to work with the latest cloud technologies, working across the full software stack and contributing to infrastructure, data storage, microservices, front end UI and test automation.

What You Will Do

1. Drive the design and implementation of new features across the full software stack, leveraging modern design patterns.
2. Drive high quality standards through appropriate test automation coverage.
3. Perform code reviews and ensure design and coding adhere to Sophos standards.
4. Participate in security reviews of features to ensure that products comply with Sophos’ security requirements and industry best practice, including analysing product security concerns and presenting security documentation.
5. Work with UX, PM, QA and other developers in project planning, to achieve high-value and high-quality solutions which meet business needs.
6. Contribute to daily stand-ups, kick-offs, collaborative estimation and retrospective meetings.
7. Mentor more junior members of the team through pair programming and code reviews.

What You Will Bring

Essential

1. Degree in Computer Science or other numerate discipline, or equivalent experience.
2. Experience in full stack software development using Java and JavaScript/TypeScript.
3. Ability to put together well thought-through designs for software components.
4. Ability to write high quality code.
5. Experience with agile development methodologies.
6. Technical problem solving and strong debugging skills.
7. Good communicator, ‘can do’ attitude and a team player.
8. Ability to learn new skills quickly and apply them to the role.

Desirable

1. Demonstrable expertise in building cloud scale software solutions on the AWS platform.
2. Use of Angular for building single page web applications.
3. Experience with microservices and CI/CD pipelines.
4. Experience with NoSQL databases, ideally MongoDB, Dynamo or Elasticsearch.
5. Experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL.
6. Experience with Docker.

Ready to Join Us? At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

What's Great About Sophos?

• Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.
• Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit.
• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy.
• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities.
• Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint.
• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp.
• Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge.
• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing.