Paxton Access Ltd
Senior Software Engineer
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Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer – Brighton
At the heart of Paxton, we are innovators, shaping future solutions through cutting-edge technology. As a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience, our team of over 400 employees operates worldwide in a vibrant, culture-driven environment.
About the Company
Paxton fosters an exceptional workplace with focus on:
- Career progression, training & development
- Achievable goals & recognition
- A vibrant team culture with rewarding benefits
Employee Benefits
- Travel & Social:
- Tech, bike, and travel loans
- Season ticket loans
- Wine tastings, cooking classes, yoga, and staff events
- Health & Well-being:
- Opt-in private medical insurance
- Healthcare cash-back plan
- Discounted fitness memberships (up to 75% off locally)
- Work-Life Balance:
- Hybrid work: Tuesdays & Thursdays home-based
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – buy/sell up to 5 days/year
- Recognition:
- Recognised as Best Companies to Work for in the UK (Best Companies™)
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The Role: Senior Software Engineer
Location: Brighton | Contract: Permanent
We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable software for our flagship access control products. In this hands-on role, you’ll mentor junior engineers and influence the technical direction of our solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Software Architecture & Development:
- Design scalable, high-performance software (back-end, front-end, APIs, mobile, and cloud services)
- Apply test-driven development (TDD) and best practices to ensure quality
- Collaborate with Principal Engineers, Apps, and Cloud teams
- Project Leadership:
- Lead requirements, planning, and reporting
- Mitigate risks through early problem-solving
- Mentorship & Code Ownership:
- Guide team members on designs, code reviews, and practices
- Lead architectural decisions for our software
- Continuous Improvement:
- Review & refine requirements, specs, and designs
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Requirements & Fit
Technical Skills
- Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
- Proficiency in C#/.NET backend development (including .NET Web API)
- Hands-on experience with database design & management
- Strong programming fundamentals & API development
- Advantageous:
- Knowledge of .NET technologies (e.g., Angular/React frontend, Azure cloud services)
Soft Skills & Mindset
- Team Player – Thrives in a collaborative environment
- Problem-Solver – Self-motivated to trouble-shoot and deliver high-impact solutions
- Monte Creo’s Approach: We prioritise attitude and passion over “perfect alignment” with experience
- Eligible candidates without 100% perfect matches—they love innovative ideas!
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