Software Engineer Expert

Great Value Hiring; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 41,276 - 51,595; Full time

Job summary

Great Value Hiring is seeking a Software Engineer Expert to develop MCP servers and integrate applications into sandbox environments. The role emphasizes stability and readiness of applications with a pay rate of $40-$50/hr.

The ideal candidate must have strong Python skills and experience with APIs, Docker, and Linux environments. Responsibilities include building servers, implementing hooks, and ensuring app stability through local testing and debugging.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills required for server development.
• Experience with APIs and backend systems essential.
• Familiarity with Docker and Linux will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build MCP servers in Python using FastMCP.
• Integrate applications into RL Studio.
• Test apps locally and debug any issues.

Skills

Python skills

APIs

Backend systems

Debugging

Docker

Linux

Problem-solving skills

Attention to technical detail

Job description

Software Engineer Expert [$40-$50/hr]

Software Engineers to develop MCP servers and sometimes BUAs, integrating real software into sandbox environments, and ensuring apps are stable, testable, and production-ready.

Role Responsibilities

• Build MCP servers in Python using FastMCP
• Integrate web or desktop applications into RL Studio
• Work with APIs, Docker, Linux environments, and service configuration
• Implement populate/snapshot hooks for app state management
• Test apps locally and debug build, runtime, and permission issues
• Ensure apps meet platform validation and deployment requirements

Good Candidature

• Strong Python skills
• Experience with APIs, backend systems, and debugging
• Familiarity with Docker, Linux, and local testing workflows
• Ability to work with configuration files and deployment pipelines
• Problem‑solving skills and attention to technical detail

Nice to Have

• Experience with FastMCP or similar frameworks
• Experience integrating third‑party apps or developer tools
• Familiarity with web apps, databases, and containerized environments