We're seeking a skilled software engineer to help modernise and strengthen our internal systems. This role centres on revitalising legacy infrastructure with an emphasis on robustness, security, and long-term maintainability. You'll be instrumental in updating software components, streamlining deployments, refining system architecture, and ensuring high-quality testing. Future scope may include leveraging this infrastructure to support advanced testing capabilities across our product suite.
What You'll Be Doing
1. Analyse and map out the current internal tooling and infrastructure
2. Determine areas requiring upgrades or architectural improvements
3. Update legacy systems to current standards, resolving compatibility issues and applying thoughtful refactoring
4. Ensure continuity and minimal disruption for teams relying on these tools
5. Collaborate with fellow engineers to shape and refine technical designs
6. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including those at Cisco, to integrate shared tooling
7. Build and deploy new infrastructure components where needed
8. Automate build and deployment pipelines for efficiency and reliability
9. Maintain clear documentation for system architecture and deployment processes
10. Conduct thorough testing of updates and new deployments
11. Expand automated test coverage, including unit and integration tests
12. Continuously assess and propose enhancements to improve performance and usability
What We're Looking For
13. Solid background in software engineering and deployment practices
14. Strong proficiency in Python; familiarity with C++ is a plus
15. Excellent analytical and debugging skills
16. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team
17. Experience with infrastructure automation and CI/CD tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, and Git
Further Details
18. Onsite once per week in Central London
19. 3 month rolling contract
20. £450 p/d PAYE
Location
London, UK
Rate/Salary
- GBP Daily
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.