We require a Software Engineer at Pole Star to help build and maintain our core Python-based platforms and services. You will work closely with Front End Developers, QA Engineers, and the Product Manager in our Boston and London offices.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work in a small, agile team
* Identify production and non-production application issues
* Identify opportunities to fine-tune and optimize applications of projects both existing and upcoming
* Provide direct support to the team’s development efforts, as and when requested
* Develop, test, implement, and maintain application software working with established processes and procedures
* Support formal testing and resolve test defects
* Create services and applications utilizing various programming languages
* Strong Python skills with Django
* Experience with JSON, REST, SOAP, RESTful Services, and APIs
* Experience working with a JIRA bug tracker
* Knowledge of Linux/Unix (Red Hat, CentOS, Fedora)
* Experience with RabbitMQ and Redis
Desired Skills:
* Web development: HTML5, CSS, XML, XSL
* Knowledge of GeoServer or GIS services (beneficial)
* Database and SQL knowledge, including Oracle and PostgreSQL/PostGIS
* Experience with Jenkins and CI integration
Benefits:
* Competitive salary + discretionary bonus (10%)
* 3x salary life assurance cover
* 25 days annual leave + UK public holidays
* 5% contributory pension scheme
* Private health and dental insurance
* Referral bonus scheme
* Business expenses coverage
* Annual Season Ticket Loan
* Subsidised gym membership
* Childcare vouchers
* Eye-test vouchers
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Exclusive staff discounts and online benefits
* Option to buy and sell holiday days
Why Work for Pole Star?
Our technology team is highly skilled, diverse, and experienced in technologies like Python, Django, GeoServer, PostGIS, Java, AWS, and Vagrant, working on cutting-edge solutions for global challenges.
Position Details:
Position: Employee
Work Schedule: Full-time
Remote: No
Relocation: Yes
Salary: £45,000 - £47,000
How to Apply
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