Senior Backend Developer
Waracle are looking for a Senior Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.
We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.
This is a Hybrid role, giving you the flexibility of working from home while spending 2 days a week connecting with the team in either our Glasgow or Dundee office.
Shape the Future of Digital Transformation
As a Senior Developer at Waracle, you will do so much more than just write code; you will be a key influencer, creator, and supportive guide within our engineering practice. Operating at an impactful level, you will design and deliver end-to-end backend features while acting as a trusted guardian of software quality and security.
If you are a collaborative problem-solver who enjoys technical design, sharing knowledge, and helping others thrive in a supportive, modern engineering environment, we would love to welcome your expertise.
Key aspects of the role include:
Architectural Delivery: Collaborating to design and deliver robust end-to-end backend subsystems, ensuring code is modular, maintainable, and built to scale.
Quality & Security: Championing high standards through constructive peer reviews, establishing defensive application security measures, and guiding thoughtful testing strategies across unit and service levels.
Consulting & Communication: Translating complex technical choices into clear, accessible language for clients and stakeholders, building strong, trusting relationships.
Mentorship & Practice Growth: Nurturing the growth of junior colleagues through encouraging feedback, while contributing fresh industry ideas to Waracle’s collective knowledge base.
Delivery Accountability: Balancing speed and quality thoughtfully to ensure the successful, sustainable delivery of features.
Research shows that underrepresented groups tend to only apply for roles that they believe they meet 100% of the criteria for. At Waracle, we want to buck that trend! We hire for passion, potential and mindset as much as credentials. If you think you'd be incredible in the role, then apply - even if you don't think you tick every box.
Requirements
What you'll bring:
We know that excellent software engineering is built on diverse perspectives. We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in backend development who values collaboration just as much as technical excellence.
A proven track record of contributing to the delivery of complex digital products.
Deep, practical experience working with .NET C#.
Familiarity or experience with modern cloud tools and patterns, such as Azure, Durable Functions, Event sourcing, SQL, and Docker.
A strong understanding of SOLID principles, maintainability, and industry-standard security practices.
A supportive, encouraging communication style with a passion for mentoring team members and providing uplifting, constructive feedback.
What to expect from our hiring process
First Hello: An informal chat with your dedicated Talent Attraction Partner to talk about Waracle, what you want out of your next move, salary, benefits, and office hybrid working model.
Craft Showcase: A chance to demonstrate your real-world expertise. Depending on the role, this will be a focused take-home task (capped at 2-3 hours to respect your time).
Talking Impact: A collaborative deep dive into how you solve problems, work with others, and raise the bar, guided by our core values and competency framework.
Your Talent Attraction Partner will be in your corner through every step right up to your Welcome Ritual on day one.
Our Benefits
We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:
Rest & Recharge: You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions.
Financial Future & Security: Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones.
Health & Wellness: Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind.
Flexible Working: We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are.
Learning & Development: Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth.
Lifestyle Perks: Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts.
Family First: Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs.
Community & Connection: We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.