A Back End, Python Software Engineer role.
A role that will build your technical capabilities, providing a foundation for growth into more senior technical leadership roles.
The Software Engineer is a hands-on contributor responsible for delivering secure, maintainable, and performant software as part of a cross-functional Agile team.
Working closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and fellow engineers, this role helps shape technical solutions and contributes to quality practices.
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong Python Development Capability – 3 years+
Experience implementing and integrating with REST APIs
SQL experience (preferably PostgreSQL and/or MySQL)
Passionate about building quality software
Comfortable working in Agile teams and collaborating cross-functionally
Support CI/CD practices and participate in automated build and deployment processes
Engage in peer programming, mentoring sessions, and team knowledge sharing
Open to feedback and discussions on technical approaches
Capable of articulating technical topics clearly to peers and stakeholders
Methodical approach to debugging and issue resolution
Willingness to adapt and learn new technologies and tools
Desirable
Experience of developing in Rust.
Experience with containers and cloud technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, and others)
Experience with Linux development/management
GIS experience
Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city.
Staff rewards, benefits and opportunities
We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills. We want to challenge our people in a fair environment where hard work is rewarded and a path for progression is open to all.
Generous employer pension; up to 8% matched contribution
Income protection & life assurance
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme and Yay Days!
Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling & legal advice
Unlimited access to online training and development content via our Learning Management System
Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition
Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions
Flexible working environment
Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company funded social events
Our approach is to work guided by our mission, vision and values.
Our Mission - Empowering communities with brilliant broadband
Our Vision - Connected Communities
Our Values – Own it, Find the Right Way, Work Together, Win Together