Software Engineer

📍 Sheffield: Hybrid (2 office days per week)

💰 Competitive Salary & excellent benefits package

🏢 Job type: Permanent, full-time

Are you an experienced Software Engineer looking for a role where your work really matters? At SBS, we build and support cutting-edge software used by some of the UK’s biggest blue-chip companies and household-name financial institutions, banks and building societies.

This isn’t just another dev job. You’ll play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining mission-critical systems that power the future of finance.

Based in Sheffield, you’ll join a collaborative, distributed development team working across the UK and India. Expect a mix of exciting technical challenges, direct client engagement, and the opportunity to shape innovative solutions used at scale.

What will the role involve?

• Owning the full software development lifecycle, from interpreting high-level specs to delivering robust, scalable code.
• Working hands-on with clients, providing support and solutions that make a tangible difference.
• Travelling occasionally across the UK to meet clients and teams (with some out-of-hours support when needed).
• Collaborating in a tight-knit team, where your voice and ideas will always be heard.

What are we looking for?

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years’ experience in software development
• Proficiency in any 3GL or 4GL programming language (Uniface experience is a huge plus – and don’t worry, we’ll train you if not!)
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
• Excellent communication and customer engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible, proactive, and eager to try new approaches

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with financial services software
• Knowledge of JIRA, Oracle, or MS/SQL databases

What's in it for you?

At SBS, we’re committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives, from health and wellbeing to financial security and lifestyle perks. Here’s a snapshot of the benefits you'll enjoy as part of our team:

💷 Competitive salary

🧘 Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, Eye Care Vouchers, Flu Vaccinations

🏡 Hybrid working: Work from home three days per week, and join us in the office for the remaining two.

🛡️ Finance & Protection: Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Pension Plan, Long Service Awards, Payroll Giving, Fleet car provider

🚲 Leisure & Lifestyle: Cycle to Work Scheme, Holiday Trading, Travel Insurance