Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Python-based software solutions — including the standalone pension calculator — using modern frameworks and tools.
• Design secure, scalable systems and components following established architectural patterns and development standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet user needs and strategic goals.
• Contribute to cloud-based deployments and support ongoing maintenance and fault resolution.
• Participate in code reviews, prototyping, and knowledge sharing to uphold quality and support team development.
• Translate user stories and specifications into detailed technical designs and implementations.
• Embed security controls and ensure compliance with information security standards throughout the development lifecycle.
• Continuously improve development processes by identifying deficiencies and supporting optimisation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience writing programs and scripts using Python, object-oriented programming (OOP), Python back-end framework such as Flask, SQL, JavaScript (Next.js) for front end
• Experience developing and deploying cloud-based services, particularly those built with modern frameworks and databases, using containerisation tools such as Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure (Azure)
• Experience of the technologies and patterns used by established architectural patterns and engineering practices, such as SOLID principles, modular design, secure data structures, and cloud-native patterns like micro services and event-driven architectures
• Experience participating in team development processes to identify process deficiencies and support specific activities to improve them