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ThinkEngine is looking for a driven and dynamic Software Developer to join our award-winning team. You’ll be part of our exciting and growing operations team, who work with our amazing, global clients on a daily basis. ThinkEngine is a leading digital marketing and technology agency with exciting plans for the future.
At ThinkEngine we see things differently and offer great flexibility to our team. The role is hybrid with three days per week working from our new state-of-the-art office in Shedfield, Southampton and the remaining two days of the week remote based (working from home).
Our B2B clients mainly work across Financial Services, Property/Real Estate, Technology & Sustainability. Our clients can vary in size, from SMEs, to major groups with revenues in excess of $4bln.We are looking for a driven and hard-working individual to come on-board to assist us with no and low code technology development activities, learn new skills, gain invaluable industry experience and be an integral member of the team. We’re keen to hear from innovative and talented No-code Software and Web Application Developer/Designers to help build out some of the coolest platforms, technology and Webapps around. The successful candidate will primarily focus on developing web applications using Glide & Softr, and will also have the opportunity to extensively work with AI technologies too.
We pride ourselves on providing you the opportunity to prosper, develop ideas and make a genuine difference to our clients’ technology. This approach has been independently verified on a number of occasions as we have been nominated for 8+ awards over the last three years and we were recently awarded Best B2B Digital Marketing Agency of the Year – Hampshire.As a growing team, it is crucial that you are able to work confidently on your own (remotely), but also as part of a team everyday. You must be enthusiastic to learn and develop, with a self-motivating attitude. You also have the choice to work in our offices should you wish.
Duties and responsibilities:

  • Develop no and low code web applications
  • Understand and implement web languages including Java, JSON and RESTful APIs
  • Understand how to setup and configure a database and SQL platforms (and associated platforms such as PostgreSQL, MySQL etc)
  • Be familiar and have experience with no-code automation tools such as Zapier, Make etc
  • Collaborate on design to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces
  • Test and improve device usability and responsiveness
  • Stay updated with emerging web development technologies and best practices
  • Understand workflow systems to build clever logic which drives great web app experiences
  • Contribute to the implementation of AI technologies within web client applications and projects
  • Project plan and scope development cycles
  • Support with internal projects to help ThinkEngine grow
    It is crucial that you have a good understanding of technology so we can help you to improve and learn on your current knowledge. We are looking for a dynamic individual who wants to put their ideas out there whilst listening to others and working as a team to improve our client’s tech and ensure that we hold our value to all clients. You will be joining at an exciting time with the recent emergence of our Cogs Software, you will be key in the next phase of development to improve this product further!
    Desirable Skills and Attributes:
  • IT literate – confident with Microsoft/Mac,
  • Proficiency in developing web applications using no-code platforms
  • Strong understanding of web languages including Java, JSON, and APIs
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing user-friendly interfaces
  • Ability and willingness to learn, enhance, and implement AI technologies
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities
  • You are a proactive individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude
  • Trustworthy and loyal team player who works in the best interests of the business
  • Put your ideas across and not be afraid to challenge us – we don’t mind!
  • Dependable and structured, with the ability to build and sustain relationships
  • You can cope with a fast-paced environment and can adapt easily
  • You will be provided with a full training programme and all of the tools, skills and knowledge you need to become a technology expert in time.
  • Where possible, you will receive ongoing commercial and personal development from the management team.
  • If you want hands-on technology experience, then this is the perfect role for you!
  • We are a dynamic and exciting company, far from a corporate environment and we have a great work life balance.
  • Sustainability matters! From (Apply online only) ThinkEngine was accredited as a Carbon Neutral Plus business - one of the few agencies to achieve this standard. Since then ThinkEngine has partnered with Ecologi to embed sustainability in our business model
  • Bonus marks if you have skills using no-code website platforms such as Flutterflow, Webflow or Framer
  • Bonus marks if you have experience working on no-code databases such as AirTable or SQL
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