Senior Applications Engineer

Connect Fibre; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension Contribution

Birthday off

Private Medical and Dental Cover

Business Tablet and Mobile

Employee Referral Scheme

Flexible remote working

Job summary

Connect Fibre is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to design and implement backend services and develop frontend applications. This role requires over 5 years of software development experience and strong skills in programming languages like JavaScript, Python, and PHP. The candidate will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position offers a competitive salary of £65,000, flexible working arrangements, and various employee benefits including health coverage and a generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software or application development.
• Proven track record in full development lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and implement backend services using Python.
• Build and maintain frontend applications using PHP and JavaScript.
• Lead development projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Conduct regular code reviews for quality assurance.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth project execution.

Skills

Software development

JavaScript

Python

PHP

API integrations

Agile methodologies

Version control

Cloud infrastructures

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

GIT

Docker

WordPress

AWS

Azure

Job description

Senior Applications Engineer

Location: Remote with occasional travel to London office

Salary: £65,000 per annum plus benefits

Company Overview

We are rapidly expanding and offering the very latest ‘Full Fibre’ to homes and businesses across the nation. With broadband speeds of up to 2000 Mbps, new Wi‑Fi 7 technology, exceptional customer service, and costing no more than current internet packages, customer growth is expected to be exponential.

The Role

• Design, develop, test and implement backend services and integrations using Python and modern frameworks.
• Build and maintain frontend applications using PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like Angular or Vue.
• Lead development projects through the entire lifecycle and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical development issues, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical development documentation, including user guides, system documentation, and design specifications.
• Conduct regular code reviews to maintain code quality, performance and adherence to coding standards.
• Work closely with other engineers, product owners, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and contribute to the design and development process.
• Suggest and implement improvements & best practices to the development process, ensuring efficiency and quality in application delivery.
• Work closely with the wider Technology team to align system direction and deliver improvements.
• Help shape technical decisions and take part in solution design discussions.

The Candidate

A developer with a proven track record in supporting successful development projects, involved in the full development lifecycle from analysis to development.

• 5+ years in software development or application development.
• Strong skills in at least one programming language – JavaScript, Python, PHP.
• Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a bonus.
• Experience with WordPress and WooCommerce would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps etc.) and version control.
• Experience with cloud infrastructures Azure or AWS.
• Experience with API and REST API integrations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify and mitigate development risks effectively.
• Experience with development and integration of SaaS applications, HubSpot beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of geopandas, numpy, node or SQL is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with GIT and Docker processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and leadership abilities.

The Rewards

• £65,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Company Pension Contribution
• Business Tablet and Mobile
• Private Medical and Dental Cover
• £1,500 Employee Referral Scheme
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies
• Generous business mileage reimbursement
• Continuous development and long‑term career prospects
• Flexible remote or hybrid working, with regular in‑person workshops and very occasional team meetings in London to support collaboration and alignment.
• Influence key transformation projects, including OSS integrations and a new eCommerce platform, in a growing UK broadband business.