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# software Engineer

- **Company:** Burns Sheehan
- **Location:** Watford, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £75,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Automation of Tests, Databases, Python (Programming Language), Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Web Application Frameworks
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gba59aafe5a3dc62affcbc018f83be7837

## About the Role

* Strong commercial experience developing scalable, reliable and maintainable applications using Python, with a focus on clean code, performance and best practices

Solid understanding of software design, testing and development best practices.
Familiarity with modern frameworks, databases and CI/CD processes.

## Description

Are you a Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, building quality software and taking real ownership of your work?
We're working with an established, technology-driven business looking for talented software Engineer to join its engineering team.
This is an opportunity to work on complex, business-critical systems, collaborate with experienced technical professionals and have a genuine influence on how software is designed, built and delivered.
What You'll Be Doing
Designing and developing scalable, reliable and maintainable software.
Taking ownership of technical challenges from design through to deployment.
Working closely with engineers, architects and product teams.
Championing clean code, automated testing and engineering best practices.
Contributing to technical decisions, continuous improvement and innovation