Software Engineer (Application Engineer or Cloud Engineer)

Jobs in JS; Winchester, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

25 days annual leave

6% pension contribution

flexible benefits

Job summary

Arqiva in the United Kingdom seeks Software Engineers across Full-Stack and Cloud specialisms. You will design, build and support secure software within a cross-functional team, leveraging AI-assisted tools to accelerate delivery while keeping human oversight on design and security.

The role covers Full-Stack, DevOps and Cloud engineering, with hybrid working 1–2 days per week at Winchester or London offices. A strong emphasis on modern tooling and security.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).
• Experience with Python, API design and scalable backend architectures.
• Hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test and support secure software solutions within a cross-functional team.
• Apply AI-assisted development tools while maintaining ownership of requirements and quality.
• Review outputs for security and maintainability and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Next.js

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

Git workflows

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Software Engineer (Application Engineer or Cloud Engineer)

Contributes significantly to the design, development, testing and operation of software systems, using AI-assisted and agentic engineering approaches where they improve delivery. This is a professional role for an experienced software engineer who can translate requirements into well-designed solutions, produce and review implementation work, and take responsibility for software quality.

Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid – Winchester or London office 1–2 times a week)

We offer:

• Up to £60K base salary
• 6% pension contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to flexible benefits including discounts on major brands, wellness programmes, gymflex, travel and dental insurance
• A flexible and hybrid working culture

Overview:

Designs, builds, tests and supports secure, reliable software solutions as part of a cross-functional engineering team.

This role uses modern software engineering practices, including AI coding assistants and agentic development tools, to accelerate delivery while maintaining strong human ownership of requirements, solution design, security, testing, quality and operational outcomes.

We are looking for engineers who can translate business requirements into effective technical solutions, leverage AI-assisted development responsibly, and ensure that all delivered software meets high standards of quality, maintainability and reliability.

We are recruiting for Full-Stack developers and DevOps/Cloud Engineering specialisms.

Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, acceptance criteria and technical solutions.
• Design, develop and deliver software features, enhancements and defect fixes.
• Use AI-assisted and agentic development tools responsibly to improve engineering productivity.
• Review and validate AI-generated and human-written outputs for quality, security and maintainability.
• Build automated tests and verify solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews and technical problem-solving activities.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation and operational guidance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices, tooling and ways of working.

Required Technical Skills:

Full-Stack and Backend Developers

• Proficiency and experience with Python
• Experience designing and building APIs, services and integrations
• Understanding of scalable and secure backend architectures

Full-Stack and Frontend Developers

• Proficiency and experience with JavaScript / TypeScript
• Experience with React, Next.js or similar modern frontend frameworks
• Understanding of modern frontend architecture and user experience principles

DevOps / Cloud Engineers

• Good working knowledge of AWS and cloud engineering practices
• AWS certification desirable but not essential
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, ideally Terraform
• Experience operating secure, reliable cloud-native platforms
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes deployments.
• Proficiency and experience with Python

Skills Relevant Across All Specialisms

• Experience using AI coding assistants and agentic development tools to support software delivery
• Understanding of the strengths, limitations and risks of AI-generated code and artefacts
• Experience validating software against requirements through automated and manual testing approaches
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows and Agile delivery practices
• Familiarity with cloud-native development and modern software delivery practices
• Knowledge of software security, observability and operational best practices

Other Key Skills:

• Strong software engineering fundamentals and problem-solving ability
• Ability to analyse requirements and contribute to solution design
• Critical thinking and sound engineering judgement when reviewing AI-generated outputs
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication and collaboration within cross-functional teams
• Ability to balance delivery speed with quality, security and maintainability
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle
• Proven ability to deliver quality software solutions in a professional environment
• Experience working within product, platform or engineering teams
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience

Why Arqiva:

We enable a switched-on world to flow. As the UK’s leader in TV and radio broadcast and the country’s top smart utilities platform, we are shaping the future of connectivity.

Our infrastructure delivers media and data exactly wherethey’reneeded-whetherthat’sbringing TV and radio to your home or sending smart meter data to your utility provider. Our technology works quietly behind the scenes, connecting millions every day.

Butit’snot just what we do,it’show we do it.At Arqiva,you’llfind real connection: supportive teams, active colleaguenetworksand plenty of ways to get involved and feel part of our community.We’llgive you the space and support togrow-whetherthat’sdevelopingyour skills, trying something new or taking on fresh challenges.And because there is more to life than work, our rewards and benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, yourlifestyleand what matters most to you.

Our commitment toDiversity & Inclusion

At Arqiva,we’recommitted to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we work hard to remove barriers so every colleague can thrive. If you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to [e-mail].

If this sounds like the right next step for you,we’dlove to hear from you!

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