Job Description:

Senior Systems EngineerAbout the OpportunityWe are a growing technology business seeking a talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work on scalable systems, modern applications, and cloud-based infrastructure while contributing to the development of innovative digital products and services.

As part of a collaborative Agile team, you will work closely with engineers, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. You'll play an important role in improving platform performance, reliability, and scalability while helping shape the future direction of our technology.

The Role As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions across multiple systems and applications. You will contribute to technical decision-making, support ongoing platform improvements, and help ensure the delivery of reliable and high-performing services.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working across different technologies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software components and services that support business and customer needs.
• Deliver new functionality while enhancing and modernising existing systems.
• Contribute to technical design, architecture, and solution planning activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects and product enhancements.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues across development and production environments.
• Promote high standards of code quality, testing, and engineering best practice.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support performance, scalability, reliability, and security improvements across systems and infrastructure.
• Monitor application health and identify opportunities for optimisation and automation.
• Share knowledge, mentor colleagues where appropriate, and contribute to a positive engineering culture.

Skills & ExperienceWe are looking for an engineer who combines strong technical capability with a collaborative mindset.
You should have:

• Experience designing and developing modern software applications.
• Strong understanding of backend development and distributed systems.
• Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure and modern development practices.
• Knowledge of API development and integration.
• Familiarity with automated testing and continuous delivery approaches.
• Experience contributing to technical design and architectural discussions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
• A proactive approach to learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on meaningful technical challenges.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to modern technologies and engineering practices.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• A culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.
• Flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance.

If you're passionate about building high-quality software, solving complex problems, and making a real impact within a growing technology organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.