Senior Software Developer

ApplianSys; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational software company in Coventry is seeking software engineers to join their ambitious team. The role offers the chance to work on industry-leading products that transform education globally. Candidates should have strong skills in Linux programming and Python, with a dedication to teamwork and problem solving. Join a supportive and diverse environment that values excellence, and enjoy the opportunity for significant professional and financial rewards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Linux programming and fluency with network applications and protocols.
• Strong Python skills or a strong grasp of multiple programming languages.
• Basic UI design and web application implementation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate our product development and help take the company to the next level.
• Engage in intellectually challenging work that allows personal impact.
• Contribute to a special, positive culture within the company.

Skills

Linux programming

Python

Network applications and protocols

UI design

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Tools

GitHub

DevOps

Nginx

Job description

Salary

£40,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements

• Proficiency in Linux programming and fluency with network applications and protocols.
• Strong Python skills, or a strong grasp of multiple programming languages with transferable skills.
• Basic UI design and web application implementation knowledge.
• Strong team player with leadership ability, problem-solving skills, and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Organised and thorough, comfortable in a multi-tasking, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• ApplianSys is a successful Coventry-based company. Our flagship product is the undisputed world leader in its niche, helping transform young people’s education across entire nations, particularly in the developing world.
• Our growth has surged from encouraging to explosive, with massive orders tripling turnover from previous record levels—and set to rise even further. This paves the way for significant company expansion across all fronts.
• We urgently need highly capable, ambitious software engineers to accelerate our product development and help take us to the next level.
• Who We’re Looking For
• We seek individuals eager to elevate their careers. Our standards are high, and the work is intellectually challenging. These positions offer the opportunity to make a personal impact, develop your skills, and achieve substantial professional and financial rewards.
• People enjoy working at ApplianSys and describe it as having a special, positive culture :
• Hard‑working, demanding, and meritocratic, yet supportive, friendly, and team-oriented.
• Highly international : We value diversity and have employed over 50 nationalities, with an inclusive workforce across gender, race, and religion.
• Strong values : Our principles extend beyond business objectives—we live by them.

Technologies

• DevOps
• GitHub
• Linux
• Network
• Nginx
• Python
• Web
• UX UI Design
• Embedded
• Hardware
• HTTP

Why Join ApplianSys?

We aim to be world‑class in both business performance and as a workplace.

Excellence first: Customers frequently tell us our products and service are world‑class.

Spectacular success: Our momentum is accelerating.

Global impact: Customers in over 160 countries, with teams in Kuala Lumpur, Austin, and South Africa, alongside our Coventry HQ.

Education partnerships: Engaged with ministries of education in over 30 countries.

Rapid scaling: We are on track for 5x growth within 12-18 months.

Market leadership: Almost a monopoly in the U.S. within our niche.

Expanding dominance: Plans underway to establish global leadership in additional product markets.

Explosive sales: Expected 5-10x growth within 1-2 years.

Last updated: 47 week of 2025