Principal Software Engineer - Full Stack

Energy Consulting group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Full Stack Development Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software applications and services. The successful candidate will engage throughout the software lifecycle, applying their expertise in technologies such as Java, Python, and AWS. This role offers substantial autonomy and requires a strong judgment to navigate technical challenges effectively.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday equivalent of 26 days

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Digital Technology & Software Engineering required.
• Knowledge level comparable to a Master's degree or relevant experience.
• Ability to influence development strategy and control resources.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, deliver and maintain software applications & services.
• Responsible for the full software lifecycle including requirement analysis.
• Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements.

Skills

Full-Stack Development

Java

Python

AWS

Education

Master's degree or high school diploma with relevant experience

Tools

CodeBuild

CodePipeline

Job description

Job Description Summary

Designs, programs, documents, tests, and fixes bugs involved in creating and maintaining applications and frameworks involved in a software release lifecycle resulting in a digital product. Impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Full Stack Development Engineer to design, build, deliver and maintain software applications & services. Working in the areas of machine, cloud, platform and/or application. Responsible for full software lifecycle including activities such as requirement analysis, documentation/procedures and implementation.
• Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
• Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.

Required Qualifications

• This role requires significant experience in the Digital Technology & Software Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).

Tech Stack

• Full-Stack Development
• Java,/ Python
• AWS
• CodeBuild/CodePipeline

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

•Non-contributory Pension

•Life Assurance

•Group income protection

•Private medical cover

•Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No