Software Engineer

Applause IT Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Applause IT Recruitment Ltd is partnering with an established technology business to hire a Software Engineer in Nottingham. The role blends software development with DevOps and infrastructure automation, requiring a strong Python background within a collaborative engineering team.

You will work across the full development lifecycle, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes deployments, and infrastructure as code.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years commercial software engineering experience.
• Proficient in Python.
• Experience with Linux environments.
• Scripting with Bash.
• Experience in Agile development.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software using Python and Linux-based approaches.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code and automate deployment processes.
• Perform Docker & Kubernetes deployments and related tooling.
• Provide technical documentation and mentoring to peers.

Skills

Python

Linux

Bash scripting

Agile development

DevOps practices

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

Job description

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid)

Python Linux DevOps Kubernetes Terraform SC Eligible

Are you a Software Engineer looking for an opportunity to work on technically challenging software within a collaborative engineering environment?

We're working with an established technology business looking to add a Software Engineer to its growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong Python background who enjoys working across software development, DevOps and infrastructure automation.

The Role

You'll work on a variety of secure software projects, contributing throughout the full development lifecycle whilst collaborating closely with experienced engineers across multiple product teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing high-quality software using Python
• Linux-based software development
• Bash scripting and automation
• CI/CD and DevOps tooling
• Infrastructure as Code
• Docker & Kubernetes deployments
• Technical documentation
• Third-line technical investigations
• Sprint planning and Agile ceremonies
• Mentoring colleagues and contributing to engineering best practice

Required Experience

• 3-5+ years commercial software engineering experience
• Python
• Linux
• Bash scripting
• Agile development

Highly Desirable

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Helm
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Jenkins
• Secure software environments
• Existing SC Clearance

Why Apply?

• Diverse engineering projects
• Hybrid working
• Strong technical culture
• Investment in learning and development
• Exposure to cutting-edge DevOps technologies
• Long-term career progression

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK SC Security Clearance. Existing SC Clearance is highly advantageous.