Senior Software Engineer - Manchester

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work for our client within the technology sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Manchester.

Our client needs an experienced Senior Software Engineer with expertise in software development and testing lifecycles, agile methodologies, TDD, BDD, CI/CD, and DevOps practices. The role involves developing scalable applications, optimising software delivery pipelines, and ensuring high-quality engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable software solutions following Agile best practices
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery
• Apply TDD and BDD methodologies to ensure robust, high-quality code
• Drive DevOps and infrastructure automation to improve efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deploy new features
• Ensure the performance, reliability, and security of applications
• Identify and resolve system bottlenecks, bugs, and technical challenges
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices across the team

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and fostering knowledge-sharing
• Commitment to continuous learning and innovation
  

Why join us?

• Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more
• Access to the Buy As You Earn share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 4,000 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.