The Opportunity
Founded in the late 90’s, our client has become one of the most successful language service providers around the country which supplies top-end translation and interpreting services throughout the private and public sector. Not only do they offer support in over 400 languages, but they are also growing rapidly, aiming to double their tech team in the next year. Here you would be around a wide variety of technologies as well as using it for the greater good, working towards business goals to reduce language barriers and enhancing equality nationwide.
The What?
As a Senior Software Engineer you will play a pivotal role in technically leading a brand new replatforming project of our clients core language services platform. You will leverage your extensive experience in software engineering to architect scalable solutions, optimize performance, and ensure high-quality code standards across the team. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and Software Test Engineers. Your deep technical expertise, especially in modern software development frameworks and cloud technologies, will be instrumental in mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This is a dynamic opportunity to impact a growing organization dedicated to bridging language barriers through innovative technology solutions.
Our client is looking for a couple of Senior Software Engineers with domain experience within the telecom industry or similar.
The Why? (TOP 3 as we could put far more in there!)
• Working for a business that is genuinely out there to improve society. Their service could help save lives in times of emergency.
• Plenty of opportunities to progress due to the growth of the business. Due to the success of their products they have had a successful growth pattern and plans to expand further.
• Open and super collaborative business with a newly renovated working environment.
The ideal candidate has:
• Technical experience coding with Python & Javascript
• Experience building software for telephony systems or similar - knowledge of Asterisk, VoIP, & SIP is required.
• Strong SQL skills
• Knowledge of utilising SCM & CI/CD tools such as Git, Github Actions, Gitlab Pipeline
• Strong Unit testing experience & adept at TDD techniques.
• Experience working within an Agile enviornment & has a grasp of Agile processes.
• Cloud experience (AWS/Azure).
• Existing experience of building software for telephony system would be highly beneficial!
Any experience of where you have replatformed critical systems, solution design/architecture experience &/or mentoring junior engineers would be great to hear about!
WORKING PATTERN:
Our client site is in Manchester though the role can be as hybrid as the successful candidate would like.
And finally.. Who are we?
FORT - Future of Recruiting Technologists is a technical & IT search consultancy that specialises in placing experienced professionals & teams with leading technology companies in the North of England. We strive to provide our candidates with the most transformative opportunities available. For our clients we understand that technical expertise alone does not make for the best employee. We take time to ensure a strong cultural and technical fit through deep understanding of our client's business and project needs. Ultimately, we pair technologists with businesses based on more than just skills.
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