Software Engineer

About the Role

The Software Engineer role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions, primarily focusing on Android development with Kotlin and backend services. The position requires a strong foundation in modern development practices and offers opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary development team to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Develop reliable Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Use Git for effective version control and collaborative software development.
• Design and implement scalable backend services and web APIs using Rust, Python, or Go.
• Containerise applications using Docker to support consistent deployment across environments.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in line with industry best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies, tools, and software development practices.

About You

You'll have:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent commercial experience).
• Strong experience using Git for version control and collaborative development.
• Commercial experience developing Android applications with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• An interest in developing proof-of-concept applications where requirements can evolve rapidly.
• Experience with one or more backend programming languages such as Rust, Python, or Go.
• A solid understanding of software engineering principles, including MVVM, UDF, RESTful APIs, OpenAPI, and common data structures.
• Experience using Docker for containerisation.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Experience working within secure development environments, including remote development platforms or virtual machines.

Desirable Skills

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Kubernetes or other container orchestration technologies.
• Agile software development methodologies.
• Web application security principles and secure development best practices.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and meaningful projects.
• Exposure to modern software engineering tools and cloud technologies.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.