Senior Software Engineer

This role can be based in either UK or Portugal- Local salaries ranges will apply

Who we are?

Verifile is an award-winning leading provider of CV verification and background screening services using innovative technology and methodology. We carry out background checks on candidates to enable our clients to make informed and long-term rewarding recruitment decisions.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll design and build high-quality, scalable software that keeps our products and operations running smoothly. You’ll write clean, maintainable code that balances immediate needs with long-term system sustainability. Working closely with both technical and non-technical teams, you’ll help shape our technical roadmap, break down silos, and ensure alignment with our architecture. You’ll also mentor junior engineers, share your expertise, and introduce new technologies that help us work smarter and more effectively together.

About the role:

• Write clean, effective, and scalable code to deliver reliable systems that drive business success.
• Make pragmatic, well-informed decisions that align with our vision and future growth.
• Work proactively and at pace, maintaining high standards and leading by example, while staying calm under pressure to quickly evaluate options and implement practical solutions.
• Identify and recommend technology solutions to improve overall business efficiency.
• Collaborate across teams and with architecture owners to break down silos and deliver the technical roadmap.
• Embrace emerging technologies to enhance quality and accelerate progress.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset, humility, and curiosity, engaging broadly across the business.
• Be invested in supporting those around you to develop their skills, coaching and mentoring junior colleagues to expand their thinking and capabilities.
• Communicate clearly and transparently, ensuring technical concepts are understood by all stakeholders.
  

The must haves:

• Proven experience with Azure cloud services (App Services, Functions, SQL Database), identity & access, and infrastructure as code.
• Strong software development skills across the stack using C#, ASP .NET, Blazor, API development, microservices, containers, and deployment pipelines.
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices and compliance in SaaS environments, including Azure Security Centre and Defender.
• Experience building scalable and reliable systems.
• Be a collaborative team player with experience leading code reviews and mentoring junior engineers.
• Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Product-focused mindset with an understanding of SaaS models and balancing technical debt against business value.

The nice to haves:

• Degree level of education or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, information management systems, software development or business information systems etc.
• Practical understanding of applied AI in data platforms.

We’d also love you to:

Ensure that the company values are reflected in your own work and behaviour:

Put People First, own it, Be Curious, Succeed Together, and Delight your customer

What’s in it for you:

Every member of our team at Verifile is valued, which is why we support their wellbeing fully with a range of benefits to help them thrive both inside and outside of work. Grouped around four priorities – health, time, finances, and community, we don’t have enough space to list them all, but it does include Holiday Trading, retail discounts, Life assurance, medical services, wellness programmes, fitness classes, gym discounts and much more!

Sound Exciting?

Please apply directly through the link attached and our recruitment team will be in touch.

** All our employees will be required to undergo background screening to BS7858 standards. **

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