Senior Engineer

Ordnance Survey International; Southampton; On-site; GBP 56,000 - GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mapping services provider is seeking a Senior Developer to design and deliver high-quality AI-driven software solutions. This role requires strong backend development skills, particularly in Python and SQL, alongside experience with cloud-based frameworks. The position supports hybrid working from Southampton with a competitive salary of £56,312 - £65,697 and additional perks, promoting a culture of mentorship and continuous learning.

Benefits

Performance related bonus up to 10%

Competitive pension scheme (up to 12.07% contribution)

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced family leave

Access to online learning platforms

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in backend development as a senior developer.
• Strong skills in Python, SQL, and cloud-based AI frameworks.
• Proficient in Azure-based software development including Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery on complex projects.
• Continuously improve engineering capability through mentoring.
• Operate and enhance production services for stability.

Skills

Backend development

Python

SQL

Cloud-based AI frameworks

Azure DevOps

Geospatial data

REST APIs

Generative AI technologies

Tools

Azure Services

Apache Spark

Git

CI/CD

Job description

**Senior Developer (Full time) Salary £56,312 - £65,697 (dependent on experience) - Hybrid working****A****bout Ordnance Survey****About the Role**As a Senior Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and delivering high-quality AI-driven software solutions that form complete, integrated services. You’ll lead technical delivery and champion best practices across the engineering lifecycle**What You’ll be doing*** Lead technical delivery on complex projects, collaborating with architects, delivery managers, and stakeholders* Continuously improve engineering capability through coaching, mentoring, and technical leadership* Operate and enhance production services for robustness, resilience, and stability* Share knowledge and best practices and identify training opportunities for the team* Communicate goals and technical issues effectively across teams* Provide line management to Engineers and Associate Engineers (as required)**What We’re Looking For*** Proven experience as a senior developer in backend development* Strong skills in Python, SQL and cloud-based AI frameworks (e.g Databricks, azure AI services)* Proficient with Azure-based software development including Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD, Entra ID RBAC and Azure Services* Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and agile delivery* Experience with geospatial data, REST APIs, JSON and spatial query engines (e.g. Apache Spark)* Experience with Generative AI technologies including Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and Prompt/Context Engineering* Passion for continuous improvement and delivering high-quality solutions**The Rewards**We want you to love what you do. That is why our benefits package rewards a job well done. Check out how we support and invest in our employees by* Salary £56,312 - £65,697 (dependent on experience)* Performance related bonus up to 10%* A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12.07%)* 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays on joining, (3 taken over Christmas) increasing by one day per year, to a maximum of 5 years* Enhanced family leave, including up to 12 weeks paid partner (paternity) leave* Free subscription to OS Maps* Access to online learning platforms* Coaching and Mentoring schemes* Plus, a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits**At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events. We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like*** An extra days’ leave for each year you work, up to 33 days* Employee Assistance Programme* Hybrid working* Free onsite parking at our modern HQ in Southampton* We adopt flexible working and can consider different working hours dependent on the role and your personal circumstances* Eyecare Vouchers* OS Explorers Nursery discount* Cycle to Work scheme* We believe that as a company we should give back wherever we can, so we give you 1 day a year to volunteer for charities that are important to you, as well as offering a match funding scheme**Location**We embrace a hybrid working model at OS. We have a fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire where you will be based and required to spend 2-3 days a week.**Security**OS conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).Some of our roles may require additional security vetting. We will advise candidates during the recruitment process if additional vetting may be required for that specific role.We cannot offer sponsorship for this role, so you must have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.**Closing date: 8 February 2026 23:59pm**Interviews are scheduled to take place from MS Teams.We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.Research indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ordnance Survey, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other roles within Ordnance Survey.**Skills required for this role:**Computer Coding, Leadership, Production Services, Resilience Training, Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, Waterfall Model, Web DevelopmentOrdnance Survey provides national mapping services for Great Britain and is the world’s most trusted geospatial partner. Our location data and expertise has helped governments make smarter decisions, businesses gain valuable data insight, and everyone experience the world outside for over 225 years. From laptops to hilltops, blue lights to street lights and congestion to relaxation – our location expertise shows the world how to get to a better place.