Software Engineer (Full-Stack)

Job Description Location: Melton (Hybrid)Working Hours: 09:00 17:30Salary: Up to 50,000The purpose of this role is to understand and solve complex business problems and challenges through the design and development of software applications, services and components; ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. This role will contribute directly towards exciting technology opportunities in the public health sector; specifically in general practice.Responsibilities Design and developmentContribute towards the design, develop, and implement high-performance, scalable, and maintainable applications and servicesDevelop APIs and other web servicesWork with databases (relational and NoSQL) to implement data modelsContribute towards all phases of the software development lifecycle, from design and development through to testing, deployment and monitoring & alertingTechnical LeadershipCoach and guide other members of the teamConduct code reviews and provide constructive feedbackPromote software engineering best practices and principlesParticipate in architectural and design discussionsStay abreast of the latest technologies and industry trendsProblem-SolvingDiagnose and troubleshoot complex technical issuesIdentify and contribute towards solutions designed to improve service or component security, performance, scalability, and reliabilityCollaborationWork closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholdersShare ideas and prompt continuous improvement across the teamQuality Assurance & ComplianceWrite unit tests and integration tests to ensure code qualityParticipate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standardsComply with the companys Health & Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, PCI & DSP policies and proceduresSkills requiredEssentialKnowledge of the product development lifecycleWorking experience with modern PHP including frameworks (e.g. Laravel)Working experience with modern frontend frameworks/libraries (e.g. React)Source control (e.g. GitLab)Working experience with structured and unstructured databases (e.g. MySQL)Experience with Message Queues (RabbitMQ) & event driven architectureStrong knowledge of software design patterns and object-oriented design principlesWorking experience of unit test frameworks and test automationDesiredStrong expertise in Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum / Kanban)DevOps toolingNode.jsHealthcare industry experience (NHS)VOIP call handlingBenefits25 Days Holiday plus an additional day for your birthday/equivalentCycle to Work SchemeWinter Flu JabsFree On-Site ParkingLearning and development budget with Professional Qualification Support1,000 employee referral bonusSocial benefits (paid social events)Buy Holiday SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgramDiscount on Health InsuranceAnnual Salary ReviewEnhanced Company Sick PayMonthly pizza in the office (Hybrid employees) / coffee voucher (Remote employees)SCG mobile benefitSCG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to upholding the principles of the Equality Act 2010.We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. We will endeavour to make necessary adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process

Created: 2025-12-17