Job Details:
Senior Software Developer
Company
Apollo Scientific Ltd
Location
Stockport, Cheshire
Salary
£30,000 - £55,000
Job Ref.
61812
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
13/10/2025
Benefits
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Vacancy: ? Senior Software Developer
Role: F/T permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week - Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm
Salary: Up to £55,000 Dependent upon Experience
?We are seeking a talented Senior Software Developer with a strong focus on development, automation, and general software engineering. The successful candidate will play a key role in building and deploying machine learning features and data-driven applications. You will work on end-to-end solutions – from writing robust code and unit tests to developing APIs and integrating machine learning models into our product ecosystem.
This role requires a mix of software engineering excellence, an eye for automation, and hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks. If you are passionate to solve complex problems and deliver scalable AI solutions, we want to hear from you.
This role is expected to contribute to and direct the development process, as well as liaising with and management of third parties. A key element of this role is possessing a deep understanding of coding languages and software development programs. Success in this position is demonstrated by the development of high-quality applications that fulfil user requirements.
This is a technical role which encompasses the design, development (programming), testing, implementation and provision of ongoing support to our key in-house Database Systems. This involves collaborating with senior system users and other stakeholders to improve ways of working across the business.
If you are an excellent communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and are an experienced software developer, we would welcome your application. Training will be provided in-house to any successful candidates.
If you feel that you have these skills… then apply today!
Key tasks:
- Design, code, test, review and document software and apps to fit business and user needs, meeting the highest standards.
- Update software with the latest techniques
- Generate reports on the development process and application performance
- Instruct teams in the direction of software development and write procedures/provide training on new systems
- Reporting plans and progress to the senior management team
- Conducts system and process analyses to identify weaknesses and opportunities
- Ensure key IT software and infrastructure is sufficient, stable and secure
- Develop, support and provide technical advice on current systems, including SAP B1 HANA, Power BI and Monday.com
Education/Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other recognized qualification.
- Experience using front and back end development of Apps and WordPress and Laravel websites
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in computer programming or similar field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both English and Mandarin speaking
- In depth knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) and e-commerce solutions like EDI, PunchOut and APIs
- Experience with website development
Special Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Ability to perform and deal with 1st Line support issues and when required
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Critical thinking and excellent problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to analyse systems and build automation processes
- Able to work to tight deadlines
- Project management and creation and implementing design plans
Package offered:
- Investment of Training & personal development
- Pension- Group personal pension (company contribution of 7.5%, employees 5%).
- Holidays- 24 days per year plus bank holidays (increases in line with length of service).
- Team / social events / charity events
- On Site Gym and games room
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- On site free parking
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme