Software Engineer

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Galashiels, UK
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

JavaScript (Programming Language) Architectural Patterns Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Code Review Databases Continuous Integration Data Security Python (Programming Language) Modular Design Object-Oriented Software Development Cloud Services
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Next.js Software Systems SQL Databases Web Application Frameworks Flask (Web Framework) Backend Event Driven Architecture Solid Principles Docker Microservices

Job description

Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and maintain Python-based software solutions - including the standalone pension calculator - using modern frameworks and tools.
  • Design secure, scalable systems and components following established architectural patterns and development standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet user needs and strategic goals.
  • Contribute to cloud-based deployments and support ongoing maintenance and fault resolution.
  • Participate in code reviews, prototyping, and knowledge sharing to uphold quality and support team development.
  • Translate user stories and specifications into detailed technical designs and implementations.
  • Embed security controls and ensure compliance with information security standards throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Continuously improve development processes by identifying deficiencies and supporting optimisation initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Experience writing programs and scripts using Python, object-oriented programming (OOP), Python back-end framework such as Flask, SQL, JavaScript (Next.js) for front end
  • Experience developing and deploying cloud-based services, particularly those built with modern frameworks and databases, using containerisation tools such as Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure (Azure)
  • Experience of the technologies and patterns used by established architectural patterns and engineering practices, such as SOLID principles, modular design, secure data structures, and cloud-native patterns like micro services and event-driven architectures
  • Experience participating in team development processes to identify process deficiencies and support specific activities to improve them

Requirements

  • Experience writing programs and scripts using Python, object-oriented programming (OOP), Python back-end framework such as Flask, SQL, JavaScript (Next.js) for front end
  • Experience developing and deploying cloud-based services, particularly those built with modern frameworks and databases, using containerisation tools such as Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure (Azure)
  • Experience of the technologies and patterns used by established architectural patterns and engineering practices, such as SOLID principles, modular design, secure data structures, and cloud-native patterns like micro services and event-driven architectures
  • Experience participating in team development processes to identify process deficiencies and support specific activities to improve them

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