Senior Software Engineer - Python

Critical Software; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Southampton is seeking a skilled software developer with at least 3 years of experience, particularly in Python. You will work in a challenging environment with opportunities for professional growth and a focus on work-life balance through a hybrid model. The role requires a strong engineering background and a passion for innovation. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Bonus schemes

Flexible work policies

Fringe benefits for families

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in the software development area.
• Knowledge of Python is essential.
• Passionate and driven individual ready to share knowledge and learn.

Skills

Python

Full-lifecycle software development

Engineering background

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Education

Academic background in Engineering or similar

Job description

At Critical Software we truly believe that our people are what makes us what we are. At the heart of everything we do are our diverse and talented individuals, pushing the boundaries of what´s possible.

Working at Critical is more than just a career choice, is more than a business: we're a community with a strong sense of purpose, values, and togetherness. Our engineering excellence ensures that we are a trusted partner to some of the world's leading companies in markets such as Aerospace, Railway, Medical Systems, Energy, Finance, and many more.

We are always on the lookout for bright and ambitious individuals to join us.

What we expect from you?

• Academic background in Engineering or similar (Software, Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, etc.)
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in the software development area and knowledge of Python
• Full-lifecycle software development experience, from initial requirements elicitation to design, coding, testing, documentation, implementation, integration, and training
• Passionate and driven, curious and willing to share your knowledge, but also learn with others - regardless of their background, tenure, or seniority.
• Excited with the prospect of travelling and getting in touch with different cultures and realities.

Due to the nature of the role, we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

What can you expect from us?

• A challenging environment where you can thrive, both personally and professionally
• A real possibility of impacting the lives of millions of people while working in the most critical industries.
• The opportunity to make the difference while participating in social initiatives.
• Work-life balance: We offer flexible work policies that help you integrate your career at Critical with your personal life. Our hybrid work model requires you to be in the office at least two days per week, giving you the flexibility to work remotely while staying connected with your team.
• Fringe Benefits and Wellbeing especially planned to support you and those who are important to you.
• Modern and cosy offices that will make you feel just like home.

What we offer you:

We spend a third of our lives at work. So, choosing where and how we spend that time is important. Here are a few of the things we offer our staff:

• Flexibility - our flexible work policies mean it's never been easier to fit your life around your career at Critical.
• Work hard, play hard! We like to have fun at Critical and there's always something going on.
• Families are important to us, so we offer a range of benefits that support your loved ones.
• Competitive pay and bonus schemes.

To find out more about what working for us is like, look at our website.

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