Bright Software Group

Accounting, payroll, tax, HR software provider

Full Stack Software Engineer

Backend EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeRoyal Leamington Spa, UKNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, with a strong backend focus.
Professional experience building and maintaining backend services and APIs in Python.
Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
Experience writing automated tests and reviewing code.
Comfort working alongside AI tools and curiosity about how technology can improve job performance.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain backend services in Python (Flask) that power the TimeKeeper platform.
Develop and improve APIs, data models, and Postgres queries, focusing on reliability and performance.
Shape features based on customer and team feedback and deliver them alongside the web and mobile teams.
Write automated tests, investigate issues, and fix bugs.
Review pull requests and share knowledge with the wider team.
Contribute to infrastructure and deployment work across AWS, Terraform, and Redis.
Prioritise and manage multiple tasks, deliver on time, and pick up new topics as needed.
Build strong working relationships and contribute positively to the team.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Python frameworks and libraries such as Flask, Django, or SQLAlchemy.
Relevant AWS infrastructure experience, including Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
Experience with Postgres and Redis in production.
Familiarity with React or React Native sufficient to work effectively with front-end colleagues.
A Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

About Bright Software Group

At Bright, we are powering the digital practice of tomorrow – today.

We deliver products that help accountants, payroll bureaus, and businesses across the UK and Ireland work smarter and win more. Our innovative solutions and outstanding customer experiences enable our customers to run their businesses efficiently and serve their customers brilliantly.

We believe understanding is the difference between working and winning.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive Software Engineer to strengthen the backend of the TimeKeeper platform. The role is Python-led, covering the services, APIs and data layer behind our web and mobile applications, and working closely with engineers across the stack.

It suits an engineer who enjoys solving problems across a varied technology stack and picks up new tools quickly. Proficiency in every technology listed below is not expected; being proactive and keen to learn is what matters most.

Design, build and maintain backend services in Python (Flask) that power the TimeKeeper platform
Develop and improve APIs, data models and Postgres queries, with a focus on reliability and performance
Shape features based on customer and team feedback, and deliver them alongside the web and mobile teams
Write automated tests, investigate issues and fix bugs
Review pull requests and share knowledge with the wider team
Contribute to infrastructure and deployment work across AWS, Terraform and Redis
Prioritise and manage multiple tasks, delivering on time and picking up new topics as needed
Build strong working relationships and contribute positively to the team

Essential

Minimum 4 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, with a strong backend focus
Professional experience building and maintaining backend services and APIs in Python
Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
Experience writing automated tests and reviewing code
Comfortable working alongside AI tools; curious about how technology can make you better at your job

Nice to Have

Experience with Python frameworks and libraries such as Flask, Django or SQLAlchemy
Relevant AWS infrastructure experience, including Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Experience with Postgres and Redis in production
Familiarity with React or React Native, enough to work effectively with front-end colleagues
Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field

The Technology Stack

• Python (Flask) – Backend services

• Postgres – Database

• Redis – Application cache layer

• AWS – Infrastructure

• Terraform – Infrastructure as Code

• React – Web application

• React Native – Mobile application

Don’t worry if you aren’t proficient in all of these, the main thing is you are proactive and able to pick new things up.

About the Company

Bright Software Group

Accounting, payroll, tax, HR software provider

Bright Software Group provides accounting, payroll, tax and HR software solutions for businesses across the UK and Ireland. By uniting Thesaurus Software Ltd. and Relate Software Ltd. in 2021 and adding AccountancyManager and BTCSoftware through acquisitions, Bright offers a connected suite that helps accountants, bookkeepers and small to mid-sized businesses stay productive. Its products include onboarding and practice-management tools (via AccountancyManager) and tax software (BTCSoftware), along with core accounting, payroll, tax and HR capabilities. The company differentiates itself through a combined portfolio of established brands, a strong reputation in the accounting industry, and a growing, integrated ecosystem that supports onboarding, tax filing, and daily practice management. Bright’s goal is to become the go-to software provider for the accounting sector in the UK and Ireland—helping users automate, streamline, and manage their workflows more efficiently.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Ireland
Founded: 2021

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