Software Engineer

Gigaclear; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in the UK is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to join their team. This hands-on role involves delivering secure and maintainable software while collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Python, front-end frameworks like React.js and Next.js, and experience with REST APIs. Gigaclear emphasizes a supportive culture with opportunities for growth and offers excellent benefits, including a generous pension plan and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous employer pension, up to 8% matched contribution

Income protection & life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan and 24/7 remote GP access

Unlimited access to online training and development

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strong Python development experience.
• Experience with front-end frameworks (React.js, Next.js).
• Knowledge of agile practices and collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver secure, maintainable, and performant software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape technical solutions.
• Support CI/CD practices and participate in automated deployments.

Skills

Strong Python Development Capability

Experience with front-end frameworks (React.js, Next.js)

Experience with TypeScript

Experience implementing and integrating with REST APIs

SQL experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL)

Experience with responsive web design

Understanding of SEO strategies and security standards

Experience with unit and end‑to‑end testing tools

Comfortable working in Agile teams

Willingness to learn new technologies

Tools

Playwright

py‑test

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Linux

Job description

A Full Stack Software Engineering role.

A role that will build your technical capabilities, providing a foundation for growth into more senior technical leadership roles.

The Software Engineer is a hands‑on contributor responsible for delivering secure, maintainable, and performant 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

• Strong Python Development Capability 3 years+
• Experienced with front‑end frameworks (React.js and Next.js)
• Experience with TypeScript
• Experience implementing and integrating with REST APIs
• SQL experience (preferably PostgreSQL and/or MySQL)
• Experience with responsive web design
• Understanding of SEO strategies and security standards
• Experience with unit and end‑to‑end testing tools (Playwright, py‑test)
• Passionate about building quality software
• Comfortable working in Agile teams and collaborating cross‑functionally
• Support CI/CD practices and participate in automated build and deployment processes
• Engage in peer programming, mentoring sessions, and team knowledge sharing
• Open to feedback and discussions on technical approaches
• Capable of articulating technical topics clearly to peers and stakeholders
• Methodical approach to debugging and issue resolution
• Willingness to adapt and learn new technologies and tools

Desirable

• Storybook and Tailwind CSS framework
• UI/UX development, understanding of design and layout principles
• Experience with containers and cloud technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, and others)
• Experience with Linux development/management

Key skills and experience

Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre‑to‑the‑premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city.

Staff rewards, benefits and opportunities

We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills. We want to challenge our people in a fair environment where hard work is rewarded and a path for progression is open to all.

• Generous employer pension; 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 including counselling & legal advice
• Unlimited access to online training and development content via our Learning Management System
• Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions
• Flexible working environment
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company funded social events

Our approach is to work guided by our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission - Empowering communities with brilliant broadband

Our Vision - Connected Communities

Our Values - Own it, Find the Right Way, Work Together, Win Together