Senior Software Engineer Full Time NEW

Exeter, Devon
Isr Recruitment Limited

• Senior Software Engineer
• Exeter, Devon (Hybrid-working x1 or 2 days in office)
• Up to £55,000 per year
• Plus excellent company benefits Private Healthcare, Pension, etc.

The Opportunity:

My client are a charity organisation currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer on a permanent basis. Working as the Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the digital platforms, from their main website to web-based tools and applications that support their beneficiaries and staff.

You ll work closely with communications, data, and project teams to ensure online presence is reliable, engaging, and inclusive. You will balance hands-on coding with strategic thinking, identifying opportunities to improve user journeys, accessibility, and the overall digital experience.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong front-end development skills using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with front-end JavaScript, vanilla/jQuery or frameworks such as React/Vue.js/Angular.
• Proficiency in PHP for building robust, secure, and maintainable applications.
• Understanding of database design and management (MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Software Engineering or equivalent experience.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain user-friendly web applications and websites aligned with the charity s goals.
• Develop and maintain APIs and integrations with third-party systems (e.g., CRMs, donation platforms).
• Ensure accessibility, security and performance standards are met across all digital products.
• Work collaboratively with non-technical colleagues to translate needs into practical digital solutions.
• Implement and manage hosting, deployment and version control processes (e.g., GitHub, Plesk, Linux).
• Troubleshoot, test and maintain existing systems to improve performance and reliability.

Applications:

Please contact John here at ISR to learn more about our client who are continuing to grow across the education sector here in Devon?