Software Developer

i2 Group, a Harris Computer company, are seeking a skilled Backend Developer to help us enhance our i2 products and services, which are used around the world by national security, law enforcement, military, and commercial organisations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining new capability to an existing large customer base.

If you are passionate about creating efficient and scalable solutions, have a strong command of backend technologies, and are eager to collaborate within a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. This permanent position will be performed on a remote basis with a requirement to visit the i2 Office in Cambridge, UK as and when there is a business need to do so (circa 2 days per month).

The Position

In performing this role, your core duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

1. Working closely with product architects, designers, and other developers to analyze project requirements, and define project scope, goals, and timelines.
2. Designing, developing, testing and deploying web applications using Python and Java.
3. Ensuring seamless integration of user-facing elements with backend services for maximum performance and responsiveness.
4. Designing and developing server-side logic using Python, Java and related frameworks.
5. Implementing efficient algorithms and data structures to optimize application performance.
6. Deploying applications to various hosting environments, ensuring proper configuration and performance optimisation.

What we are looking for

1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
2. Proven experience of backend development using Python in commercial applications (FastAPI).
3. Knowledge of web service architectures.
4. Knowledge of data storage solutions, including relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MS SQL).
5. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker) is a plus.
6. Knowledge of DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) is desirable.
7. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
8. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

About i2

Our intelligence analysis software tools help analysts transform data real-time enabling customers to better leverage data and to detect, disrupt and defeat sophisticated threats. Customers are better able to track critical missions across law enforcement, fraud and financial crime, military defense and national security.

As a Harris Computer company, we strive to create a respectful and united environment where all members of our globally diverse community are empowered and have equitable opportunities to succeed.

Benefits

Harris offers an extremely competitive UK employee benefits programme. 5 Personal Days leave entitlement are granted over and above the standard 25 days holiday and Bank Holidays. Harris also offers all UK employees an annual Lifestyle Reward amounting to £325 pro rata.

Supporting your application

Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and/or a presentation. As an equal opportunities employer, we want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. If your application is progressed, please make us aware of any adjustments or additional support we can provide you with.