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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Low Carbon Contracts Company - **Location:** Birmingham, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £70,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Database Schema, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Web Development, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Production Code, Celery, Terraform, Software Version Control, Serverless Computing - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f1592706d7539fca ## About the Role * Hands-on experience in Python and web-development framework(e.g., Django) and JavaScript/TypeScript, ideally in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure or GCP. * Strong understanding of core software engineering principles. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and version control. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team. * Willingness to learn new tools, technologies and domain knowledge . * Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent professional experience. ## Description WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight. Reports to: Software Engineering Manager Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications., * Coding & Development + Write, test and maintain high-quality, secure and reliable code. + Implement features aligned to engineering standards and architectural direction. + Contribute to automated testing and continuous improvement of the codebase. + Deliver assigned tasks reliably and consistently, working toward greater autonomy. * System Design & Architecture + Contribute to feature-level design discussions and solution proposals. + Apply system design principles under guidance from senior engineers , principal engineer and architects. + Help ensure solutions are maintainable, scalable and aligned with platform architecture. + Consider stakeholder needs-primarily technical teams-when shaping implementation details (Stakeholder Interaction integrated here). * Code Review & Quality + Participate in peer code reviews, providing constructive feedback. + Apply coding standards, design patterns and best practices during implementation. + Help raise quality through improved maintainability, readability and performance. * Technical Leadership + Follow technical guidance from senior engineers and technical leads. + Contribute ideas, highlight risks, and engage actively in technical discussions. + Demonstrate ownership of implementation-level decisions and their impact on the product. * Project Execution + Deliver work items from design through development, testing and deployment in a timely manner. + Provide accurate estimates and communicate progress or blockers early. + Troubleshoot issues in development, integration and production environments. + Ensure implementation contributes to the wider business and project outcomes * Mentorship & Development + Learn from team members, pair with seniors and adopt modern engineering practices. + Seek feedback proactively to accelerate technical growth. + Share learnings and insights informally to support teammates. * Collaboration & Communication + Work closely with Product, QA, DevOps, UI/UX, Principal Engineer and Architecture partners to deliver shared goals. + Communicate design considerations, progress and technical trade-offs clearly. + Build trust by being reliable, transparent and supportive. + Surface technical or delivery risks at the earliest opportunity to maintain sprint and release health. * Problem Solving + Solve well-defined problems with structured, thoughtful approaches. + Break down tasks components and communicate ambiguity when needed. + Contribute to improving system reliability and performance with pragmatic solutions. + Understand how problem-solving supports overall team and business priorities., * Exposure to frameworks such as React, Node.js, Terraform, Celery or containerisation. * Understanding of database schema design and query optimisation. * Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code, cloud-native services or distributed systems. Core Values and Behaviours: Better Together * Collaborates effectively within the delivery team and across functions. * Contributes to a supportive and constructive engineering culture. Powered by Curiosity * Actively seeks opportunities to learn, improve and modernise systems. * Shows interest in understanding system behaviours, product context and new technologies. 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