Software Engineer – Full Time – Nottingham

Catering; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Learning & development

Cutting-edge DevOps technologies

Job summary

Catering is seeking a Software Engineer in Nottingham with a strong Python background and a passion for DevOps and automation. The role involves building secure software across the full development lifecycle and collaborating with experienced engineers across product teams.

You will contribute to Linux-based development, CI/CD tooling, and infrastructure as code, with mentoring and best practices across the team. A hybrid work model is offered with long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years commercial software engineering experience.
• Proficient in Python and Linux.
• Bash scripting experience.
• Experience with Agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software using Python.
• Linux-based software development.
• Bash scripting and automation.
• CI/CD and DevOps tooling.
• Infrastructure as code.
• Docker and Kubernetes deployments.
• Technical documentation.
• Third-line technical investigations.
• Sprint planning and Agile ceremonies.
• Mentoring colleagues and engineering best practices.

Skills

Python

Linux

Bash scripting

Agile development

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

Job description

Software Engineer

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.

Salary:

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire