Application Engineer

HighPoint; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Farnborough is seeking an Application Engineer to develop and maintain software tools, focusing on Python and cloud technologies. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and a unique 9-day fortnight, alongside comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will be degree-educated in Computer Science or Software Engineering with a strong grasp of relevant technologies.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Extended remote working

Enhanced parental leave

28 days annual leave

Long service additional annual leave

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or similar with Python coding skills.
• Experience with Flask and SQLAlchemy.
• Good understanding of cloud services desirable.

Responsibilities

• Python coding for key applications.
• Developing secure web-based tools.
• Implementing best-practice technology standards.

Skills

Python

Flask

SQLAlchemy

Microsoft Azure

Docker

GitHub

Atlassian Jira

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Job description

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 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.