Software Engineer

TieTalent; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in Abingdon is seeking a Back End Python Software Engineer to join their Agile team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Product, QA, and DevOps to deliver high-performance software. Ideal candidates have strong Python development skills, experience with REST APIs, and a passion for quality software. The position offers flexible working and a range of employee benefits including generous pension contributions and health initiatives.

Benefits

Generous pension with up to 8% matched contribution

Income protection & life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access

Unlimited online training and development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Python development.
• Experience with REST APIs and SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Open to learning new technologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver secure, maintainable, and high-performance software.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps, and engineers.
• Engage in peer programming and team knowledge sharing.

Skills

Strong Python Development Capability

Experience implementing REST APIs

SQL experience

Passionate about quality software

Comfortable working in Agile teams

CI/CD practices

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Rust

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Linux

Job description

About

A Back End, Python Software Engineer role. This position will help build your technical capabilities and provide a foundation for growth into more senior technical leadership roles. The Software Engineer is a hands-on contributor responsible for delivering secure, maintainable, and high-performance software as part of a cross-functional Agile team. Working closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and fellow engineers, this role helps shape technical solutions and contributes to quality practices.

Essential Skills & Experience

1. Strong Python Development Capability – 3+ years of experience
2. Experience implementing and integrating with REST APIs
3. SQL experience (preferably PostgreSQL and/or MySQL)
4. Passionate about building quality software
5. Comfortable working in Agile teams and collaborating cross-functionally
6. Support CI/CD practices and participate in automated build and deployment processes
7. Engage in peer programming, mentoring sessions, and team knowledge sharing
8. Open to feedback and discussions on technical approaches
9. Methodical approach to debugging and issue resolution
10. Willingness to learn new technologies and tools

Desirable Experience

• Development in Rust
• Experience with containers and cloud technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, etc.)
• Linux development/management
• GIS experience

About Gigaclear

Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure in some of the UK's most challenging areas, empowering communities with broadband that rivals city services.

Staff Rewards, Benefits, and Opportunities

We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximize their skills. Our benefits include:

• Generous pension with up to 8% matched contribution
• Income protection & life assurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, holiday purchase scheme, and Yay Days
• Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access, and Employee Assistance Programme
• Unlimited online training and development content
• Long service benefits and employee recognition
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions
• Flexible working environment
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and social events

Our Values

We work guided by our mission, vision, and values: Find a way, Be committed, Do the right thing, Keep it simple.

Nice-to-have Skills

• AWS
• Docker
• GIS
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• MySQL
• PostgreSQL
• Python
• Rust
• SQL

Work Experience

• Backend

Languages

• English

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