Software Engineer Python

Pole Star Space Applications Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company dedicated to tackling global challenges through innovative technology. As a Software Engineer, you will utilize your strong Python and Django skills to build and maintain core platforms, collaborating closely with Front End Developers and QA Engineers. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a discretionary bonus, private health insurance, and a contributory pension scheme. If you're looking for an opportunity to work on cutting-edge solutions in a diverse and skilled environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary + discretionary bonus

3x salary life assurance cover

25 days annual leave + UK public holidays

5% contributory pension scheme

Private health and dental insurance

Referral bonus scheme

Business expenses coverage

Annual Season Ticket Loan

Subsidised gym membership

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills with Django and experience in web development.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and database management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, implement, and maintain application software.
• Identify and resolve production and non-production application issues.

Skills

Python

Django

JSON

REST

SOAP

APIs

Linux/Unix

RabbitMQ

Redis

HTML5

CSS

SQL

Tools

JIRA

Jenkins

GeoServer

PostGIS

AWS

Job description

We require a Software Engineer at Pole Star to help build and maintain our core Python-based platforms and services. You will work closely with Front End Developers, QA Engineers, and the Product Manager in our Boston and London offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in a small, agile team
• Identify production and non-production application issues
• Identify opportunities to fine-tune and optimize applications of projects both existing and upcoming
• Provide direct support to the team’s development efforts, as and when requested
• Develop, test, implement, and maintain application software working with established processes and procedures
• Support formal testing and resolve test defects
• Create services and applications utilizing various programming languages
• Strong Python skills with Django
• Experience with JSON, REST, SOAP, RESTful Services, and APIs
• Experience working with a JIRA bug tracker
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix (Red Hat, CentOS, Fedora)
• Experience with RabbitMQ and Redis

Desired Skills:

• Web development: HTML5, CSS, XML, XSL
• Knowledge of GeoServer or GIS services (beneficial)
• Database and SQL knowledge, including Oracle and PostgreSQL/PostGIS
• Experience with Jenkins and CI integration

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus (10%)
• 3x salary life assurance cover
• 25 days annual leave + UK public holidays
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Private health and dental insurance
• Referral bonus scheme
• Business expenses coverage
• Annual Season Ticket Loan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Childcare vouchers
• Eye-test vouchers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Exclusive staff discounts and online benefits
• Option to buy and sell holiday days

Why Work for Pole Star?

Our technology team is highly skilled, diverse, and experienced in technologies like Python, Django, GeoServer, PostGIS, Java, AWS, and Vagrant, working on cutting-edge solutions for global challenges.

Position Details:

Position: Employee

Work Schedule: Full-time

Remote: No

Relocation: Yes

Salary: £45,000 - £47,000

How to Apply

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