Staff Software Engineer

1 week ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom develop Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per year

Staff Software Engineer | Newcastle | Hybrid

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)

Salary: Up to £70k + Excellent Benefits

Our client, a forward-thinking and people-centric technology organisation, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their team. In this key role, you'll help drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, and deliver impactful, high-quality software solutions.

If you're passionate about technology, love solving complex problems, and enjoy supporting others to grow, this opportunity offers a strong platform to make a lasting impact.

What you'll be doing

  • Stay hands-on with the codebase: conduct reviews, pair program, and contribute code where it matters most.
  • Mentor and support engineers in their professional development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, well-engineered solutions.
  • Identify and lead initiatives to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Champion engineering best practices and help foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in software engineering, with a strong record of technical leadership.
  • Deep understanding of modern software engineering practices, tools, and system architecture.
  • Strong proficiency in C# and experience building robust, scalable applications.
  • Proven ability to deliver high-quality software in complex environments.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Passion for mentoring, teaching, and helping others grow.
  • A hands-on mindset – comfortable contributing to code as well as providing technical guidance.

Desirable

  • Active involvement in the developer community.
  • Open-source contributions or technical writing.

What's on offer

This organisation offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, along with a genuine focus on employee wellbeing and professional growth. You'll enjoy a friendly, flexible, and trust-based approach to work, with perks including:

  • Hybrid working model (two days onsite per week)
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + generous Christmas break
  • Choice of mobile phone or tablet, with contract costs covered
  • Private healthcare from day one
  • Fully matched pension scheme (up to 8%)
  • Life assurance (x4 salary)
  • Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support
  • Regular innovation time to develop new skills and ideas
  • Great office environment with free snacks and refreshments
  • Access to wellness and mindfulness resources
  • Frequent team and social events
  • Employee referral scheme with bonus incentives
  • Occasional discretionary bonus days off
  • Relocation package for re-locators

Interested?

If you're an experienced engineer looking for a role where you can make a technical and cultural impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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