Flexible / Variable Hours, Other Agile Working Arrangements / Open to Discussion
Can you think strategically and ‘join the dots’ across multiple activities to build the bigger picture? Do you enjoy working at pace, identifying new and improved ways of doing things and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders? Are you passionate to learn and develop in new software and make a difference to how our client operates?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for Developers to join our client’s team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will join one of our client’s small, fast-paced, agile delivery teams; using agile methodology and DevOps techniques to build backend systems, data processing pipelines, and progressive web apps for customers in the UK Government and Defence sector.
Responsibilities
Senior Software Engineering at our client’s organization consists of a wide range of responsibilities, including:
* Implementing software solutions including design, development, and testing.
* Using a wide range of technologies, specialising in open-source libraries and components.
* Using tools such as GitLab to build continuous integration pipelines to monitor and ensure software quality and security.
* Deploying software systems to environments including public (AWS and Azure) and private cloud.
Full Software Lifecycle involvement:
* Project concept formalization
* Requirement analysis and specification
* Software architecture design
* Software implementation and delivery
* Software training and support
* Software lifecycle and maintenance
Candidate specification
Our client’s Senior Software Engineers enjoy working on interesting and challenging projects, so a proactive and can-do attitude is essential. They value keeping up with emerging technologies and best practices, so a passion for learning and continuous improvement is important.
You will ideally have exposure to:
* Contemporary software engineering, including technology and pattern selection
* Confidence in developing full-stack solutions as a polyglot developer/engineer
* DevOps techniques such as virtualisation, containerisation, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code
* Working with high-level stakeholders internally and externally
* Working in agile environments using Scrum and Kanban methodologies
Benefits
The Senior Software Engineer role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including:
* Flexitime: 37.5-hour weeks with flexible structuring and remote work options
* Learning budget for conferences, courses, and materials
* Social events and a positive culture
* Matched pension and healthcare
Our client values team connection through quarterly meetings and annual training weekends. Offices are located in Bristol, Cheltenham, and Manchester.
Equal Opportunities:
They are committed to an inclusive workplace, valuing diversity and preventing discrimination. As a Disability Confident employer, they offer reasonable adjustments during recruitment and interviews for those with health conditions or disabilities.
They celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to contribute to their inclusion journey.
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