Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Pole Star Space Applications Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pole Star Space Applications Ltd is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop and maintain core Python-based platforms. The role emphasizes collaboration within a talented team to optimize applications, using cutting-edge technology. Candidates should have strong commercial experience in Python and robust problem-solving skills.

Benefits

3 x salary life assurance cover

25 days annual leave + UK public holidays

5% Contributory pension scheme

Private Health Insurance

Refer a friend recruitment bonus scheme

Business expenses

Annual Season Ticket Loan for your commute

Subsidised Gym Membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Exclusive staff discount on shopping & dining

Qualifications

• Four or more years of solid commercial Python experience.
• Experience in migrating legacy systems.
• Some database and SQL knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, testing and documenting software and web applications in Python.
• Identify production and non-production application issues.
• Work in an agile/scrum team.

Skills

Python

Teamworking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Linux/Unix

AWS

PostGIS

RabbitMQ

Redis

Job description

We require an experienced Software Engineer with strong commercial experience of Python at Pole Star, to build and maintain our core Python based platforms and services. You’ll work in a talented and interdisciplinary team, with a strong creative culture, and help us deliver high impact work. You will work closely with all facets both in our Boston and London offices.

Technologies we work withWe’re all about cutting edge technology so here are some examples of the technologies we use:

• Vagrant
• Spring
• Amazon WebServices
• Django
• Python
• Elastic
• GeoServer
• HTML5
• Java
• PostGIS

Key Responsibilities:

Find and identify new opportunities to fine-tune and optimize applications of projects both existing and upcoming.Designing, building, testing and documenting software and web applications in PythonSupport formal testing and resolve test defectsCreate services and applications utilizing various programming languagesIdentify production and non-production application issuesWork in an agile/scrum team

• Four or more years of solid commercial Python experienceJSON, REST, SOAP and RESTful Services and API’sExperience working with a JIRA bug-trackerLinux/Unix knowledge (Redhat/CentOS/Fedora)Experience in migrating legacy systems and knowledge of the software development lifecycleA strong drive and interest to learn new technologies quickly and work in a fast paced software development environment.TeamworkingBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Desired Skills

• Web development: HTML (HTML5 & CSS) and XML/XSL
• Knowledge of Geo-Spatial technology or GeoServer
• Some database and SQL knowledge, Oracle and/or PostgreSQL, Post GIS
• Jenkins, CI integration
• RabbitMQ and Redis experience
• AWS experience

Company Benefits

• 3 x salary life assurance cover
• 25 days annual leave + UK public holidays
• 5% Contributory pension scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• Refer a friend recruitment bonus scheme
• Business expenses
• Annual Season Ticket Loan for your commute
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Exclusive staff discount on shopping & dining at Westfield, London W12
• Discount online benefit portal, offering a wide range of discounts for high street retailers
• Ability to buy and sell holiday

Why work for Pole Star?

At Pole Star, it takes a wide range of skills to develop, maintain and support the high-quality products for which we have become renowned. Each department, team and individual within the company plays a vital role in that process. From the initial idea to the development, testing and maintenance of products, through to winning the big deals and supporting the customer and our employees, everyone at Pole Star contributes to making the business a success and a great place to work.

Position: Employee

Position: Employee Work Schedule: Full-time Remote: No Relocation: Yes Salary: 50000 - 65000

How to Apply

Position fulfilled. Thanks for your interest.

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