Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer – £90k–£95k – Manchester

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Full‑Stack Software Engineer to join a high‑performing engineering team building a sophisticated SaaS platform used across multiple industries. The role is based in central Manchester with a hybrid schedule (two days on‑site).

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain core components of a large‑scale SaaS platform, handling data management and real‑time workflows.
• Modernise the architecture using the latest .NET, Azure and container technologies.
• Collaborate with a cross‑functional team to define engineering standards and influence future product direction.
• Optimise SQL Server performance and implement event‑driven solutions.

Required profile

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in C# and the .NET ecosystem.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server query optimisation, indexing and execution plans.
• Proven track record of building scalable, high‑quality applications.
• Passion for clean code, software craftsmanship and continuous improvement.

Required skills

• C# / .NET (including .NET 8)
• SQL Server
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Svelte.js
• ElasticSearch
• Event‑Driven Architecture
• Azure DevOps & Infrastructure as Code
• Containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Bonus: Azure, Event Store, Neo4j, Power BI, micro‑ORMs, open‑source contributions

What we offer

• Competitive salary £90,000–£95,000 per year.
• Hybrid working model (2 days on‑site in central Manchester).
• Opportunity to shape architecture and engineering standards.
• Access to modern technologies and a collaborative team environment.