Software Engineer - AI

Agena Group; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven company in Stafford is seeking a Software Engineer. The successful candidate will design and develop robust software solutions, build AI agents, and leverage cloud-native architectures. This role offers £38,000 - £40,000 per annum and flexible hybrid working conditions. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude are essential for this small, dynamic team.

Benefits

Gym membership discounts

Wellness benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Incremental holiday increases

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in software engineering.
• Experience with cloud and serverless architectures.
• Ability to convey complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust software solutions.
• Build AI agents powered by LLMs.
• Implement infrastructure with AWS CloudFormation.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

Scala

AWS

Kafka

Git

JIRA

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

EC2/ECS

S3

SQS

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Company Description

Agena Group is on an exciting and ambitious growth trajectory with diversification and innovation at its heart, underpinned by strong social value and ESG credentials, and celebrated as a multiple-award winner. Yes, our roots are in car-park management, however, we’re so much more - expanding into new verticals to disrupt industry norms and elevate our sector with technology-led solutions that deliver measurable business impact for our clients, as well as improve the public’s everyday experience of travel and parking.

Position

Location: Stafford, UK

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our growing, dynamic team. You will contribute to the development of features, fix bugs and issues, review code, and make a key contribution to the entire development lifecycle, from conception and discovery through to development and delivery.

You need to be able to work with colleagues across disciplines - collaborating with UX designers, front end and backend engineers, testers, and project managers. You’ll help create team goals and objectives, contribute feature ideas, discuss the future direction of products, and give input on how we can improve as a team.

Your passion and experience will make a massive difference as you join a small and friendly team where teamwork, pride in your work and a positive and practical attitude is key. It’s important that you have strong communication skills, sound decision-making capabilities and a genuinely innovative outlook.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Design, develop, and maintain robust software solutions using object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or Scala.
• Build and integrate AI agents powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI GPT, Claude, or open-source alternatives.
• Develop scalable, event-driven microservices and streaming data solutions using technologies like Kafka, Kinesis, or Kafka Streams.
• Leverage cloud-native and serverless architecture patterns, primarily on AWS, using services like Lambda, EC2/ECS, S3, and SQS.
• Implement and manage infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation and the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
• Design and manage relational database systems such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Apply software engineering best practices including test-driven development, code reviews, and adherence to coding standards.
• Use modern version control and collaboration tools including Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with cross-functional teams, contributing to all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Continuously seek out opportunities to improve processes, tools, and technical solutions.
  
  

Full details will be made available on the job description.

Requirements

Who you are

• Experienced working in a software engineering role for a minimum of 3 years
• Experienced working with Cloud and serverless architectures
• A motivated, self-starter and team player who shows respect and values the views of others, whilst being flexible and resilient to change
• Skilled in conveying complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with a confident and articulate delivery
• Demonstrate an eagerness to learn and develop your skills within the Agena Group.
  
  

Agena Values

We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business that we do. Operating with integrity and high ethical standards is the Agena Group way. Our values reinforce our behaviours and what is important to us. Living these values is essential to our success.

• Ambitious: we aim for world class service
• Disruptive: we're here to change the industry
• Ethical: we do things for the right reasons
• Insightful: we use research to guide our decisions
• Collaborative: We're better when we work together
• Innovative: we help people see things differently
  
  

Other information

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 40 per week; Monday - Friday 9am - 5.00pm.

Location: Stafford with hybrid flexibilities. 3 days in the office, 2 from home.

Free onsite parking is available.

Additional Information

• Our selection process is as follows: Application – Introductory interview - Competency Based Interview with Task
• You must be able to legally live and work in the UK without sponsorship
• The postholder will be required to travel to external meetings on occasion by most effective means available
• This role is available as part of a hybrid working environment from the office in Stafford
  
  

Benefits

We know there’s more to life than work – that’s why when you join Agena, you’ll get your pick of our amazing benefits through our Enjoy Benefits platform. That includes discounts on gym memberships, travel bookings, high street vouchers and days out. You can also benefit from Technology benefits, Wellness benefits, Health Care plans and Car Lease benefits and much more.

• Incremental holiday increases to recognise long service
• 2 volunteering days a year
• Unlock your potential with our training, learning & development, and apprenticeship options throughout your career
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• EV Charging points at office locations
• Regular team/company socials
• Team events from breakfasts for charity, social drinks in your local office location to book clubs, environmental initiatives, and lunch and learns.
  
  

We are proud to be certified Carbon Neutral and hold ISO Accreditations for Quality Management, Environmental Management and Information Security Management.

We are a Mindful Employer and are committed to supporting your mental health at work.

The Agena Group are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format, or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]

We welcome all applicants, including those with unspent convictions. If disclosed during recruitment or after a conditional offer, we may conduct a DBS check and, with consent, liaise with a probation officer if relevant. Disclosures are handled sensitively and assessed individually, in line with our policy. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates.

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