Application Engineer

A great opportunity for an application engineer with 12-24 months post grad experience who is aware of the current technical landscape, with a good understanding of dev ops seeking to continually develop their technical skills with strong skills in python coding.

Candidates must have a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar degree

Great Employer - WFH 3 days per week. 9 Day fortnight.

Must live within 60-90 minute commute of Farnborough, Hampshire.

See below for comprehensive benefits.

All applicants must be British Citizens and dual nationality must be declared. This is a pre-requisite for reasons of National Security).

The Application Engineer must be competent in the use of the following technologies:

• Strong Python coding skills
  
  
• Experience of Flask, SQLAlchemy and Pandas for their Applications.
  
  
• Good understanding of Microsoft Azure with Terraform for their Cloud Services desirable but not essential.
  
  
• Docker for containerising their deployed applications or similar.
  
  
• GitHub for Code Versioning and CI/CD or similar
  
  
• Atlassian Jira for our task tracking or similar.
  
  
• macOS development OS of choice (desirable).
  
  Application Engineer Responsibilities:
  
  
• Python coding and scripting for 4 key applications.
  
  
• Developing and maintaining secure web-based tools, to address both data pipeline automation and digital transformation programmes in the organisation.
  
  
• Implementing best-practice standards in the use of technology; appropriate and effective choice of technologies, database structures, documentation.
  
  
• Securing in-house software tools in-line, to align with NCSC guidelines and ultimately adhere to MOD requirements (i.e., Secure by Design and JSP440).
  
  
• Architecting and implementing cloud solutions to make software available to stakeholders reliably.
  
  
• Developing the technical knowledge of direct reports through pair-programming and identification of courses relevant to the organisation’s objectives.
  
  
• ‘Getting stuck in’ and supporting ad-hoc needs including administering platforms, engaging with stakeholders, and training the organisation on how to use our tools.
  
  
• Identifying opportunities for implementing digital solutions and evaluating viability.
  
  
• Ensuring continuity in approach across the team and the organisation.
  
  Application Engineer Skills & Competencies:
  
  
• Degree educated – Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar degree where python coding skills have been developed.
  
  
• Strong skills in Python and ideally Flask and SQLAlchemy.
  
  
• An aptitude to ‘pick up and run’ with new or unfamiliar Python libraries.
  
  
• Good cloud knowledge: we aim to use Platform-as-a-Service where possible.
  
  
• Strong awareness of the latest applicable trends and technologies, including new libraries and tools that can support the organisation.
  
  
• Experience with Git, ideally GitHub.
  
  
• Ideally knowledge of HTTP, SSL, networking, and application efficiency (training can be provided)
  
  
• A strong desire to build great products, prototype new ideas, and bring the best of relevant new technology to the organisation.
  
  
• Well organised, self-starter with strong attention to detail.
  
  
• Good communication/presentation skills and ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
  
  
• Comfortable with working and dealing with uncertainty.
  
  
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS & Java Script advantageous.
  
  Lead Application Engineer Salary & Benefits:
  
  Bonus; Pension; Private health insurance; Life insurance; Cycle to work scheme; 9 day fortnight; Hybrid working; Extended remote working; Enhanced parental leave; 28 days annual leave; Buy additional annual leave; Long service additional annual leave.
  
  Thank you for your application however due to the high volume of candidates applying, if you have not heard back from us within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion