Role: Platform Software EngineerLocation: Chester, 3 days per week on site required (NON-NEGOTIABLE)Duration: 12-month initial contractRate: Via umbrella Join a global leader in financial services at the forefront of modernising commercial banking payment platforms. This is a senior role within a highly skilled engineering team delivering complex, distributed systems that process high-value transactions daily. You''ll work on mission-critical software that drives efficiency, security, and scalability across a major payments platform transformation. Position Summary: Develops, enhances, debugs, supports, maintains, and tests software applications supporting business units or operational functions, often involving diverse platforms, technologies, and tools.Participates in the design, development, and implementation of complex applications, frequently utilizing new or emerging technologies.May provide technical direction and system architecture guidance for individual initiatives.Acts as a proficient technical resource; while not responsible for direct reports, may lead projects and coordinate team activities related to special initiatives or operations.May oversee project scope and budget.Collaborates with external developers or vendors to ensure timely delivery of software solutions.Works under minimal supervision, applying strong technical knowledge with general guidance from senior consultants.Typically requires substantial experience delivering large-scale applications. Req