Python Software Engineer
Edinburgh Hybrid
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9 a to 5 pm
Salary: £46,000 - £56,000 per annum
Benefits: 31 days holiday, discounted gym membership, enhanced pension, private healthcare, employee wellbeing support and career coaching
WHO WE ARE
At GoFibre we're on an exciting journey to revolutionise broadband capabilities for homes and businesses in rural towns and villages across Scotland and the north of England, connecting communities and affording them digital capability equal to their city counterparts; whilst being as environmentally conscious as possible, and creating social value in the areas we serve.
Our story is only just beginning. We're growing fast and we don't intend to slow down anytime soon as we play our part in ensuring future-proof full fibre coverage. We continue to raise investment for our infrastructure, service and people through our top-notch partnerships, and we're confident and enthusiastic about what is coming next for the GoFibre family, as we strive to connect hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses. We have fantastic offices to allow colleagues to connect and catch up, one in central Edinburgh (with stunning 360 views of the city) and another in the coastal town of Berwick Upon Tweed; both a short walk from transport links.
HOW WE WORK
Collaboration, innovation, commitment, continual improvement of our business and ourselves, are the cornerstones of what creates our collective success. No two days are the same; the landscape is constantly changing, and we think on our feet, move fast and tackle challenges and opportunities head on. We're always learning and we thrive under pressure, because we support one another and have some laughs along the way. We're all in this together, as we navigate the road less travelled, pushing the boundaries of what we can deliver and the professionals we can become. We take care of each other and care about work-life balance and wellbeing.
Sound like the kind of place you want to work? If so, read on
THE TEAM
You'll join our wider Software Engineering function, working in a smaller squad focused on building, maintaining and enhancing the applications that keep GoFibre running. It's a collaborative environment where you'll work closely with other teams across the business, solve real problems and help shape smart, scalable solutions.
WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON
* Developing and enhancing core GoFibre systems in collaboration with the Head of Software Engineering
* Designing and building backend features, services and system integrations
* Supporting and contributing to technical architecture and solution design
* Maintaining and improving integrations between internal systems
* Working with the team in our regular check-ins and planning sessions to keep projects moving in the right direction
* Creating clear, accurate technical documentation
* Reviewing code and helping to keep our engineering standards high
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
* Strong Python experience, with hands‑on work in Django or FastAPI
* Solid background in building backend services, APIs and working with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL)
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines (ideally GitLab) and Git-based workflows
* Comfort creating, reviewing and maintaining technical documentation and clean, maintainable code
* Familiarity with dependency management tools (e.g., Poetry)
* Ability to explain technical ideas clearly and work effectively with non-technical colleagues
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, always looking for ways to improve systems and processes
We love that everybody is different, and we believe a diverse workforce will be our strength. We ensure equal opportunity, champion inclusion and we actively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or orientation. Together, we're all part of the rich GoFibre family and we're unified by our goals, inspiring our teams to challenge the norm and deliver best-in-class service to our customers, all whilst encouraging and appreciating one another.
Are you ready for the challenge? Get in touch now, we can't wait to hear from you
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