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A great opportunity for someone who is aware of the current technical landscape, continually develops their technical skills, and would thrive in an agile environment supporting work.
Great Employer - WFH 2-3 days per week. 9 Day fortnight.
See below for comprehensive benefits.
All applicants must be British Citizens and dual nationality must be declared. This is a pre-requisite for reasons of National Security).
The Application Engineer must be competent in the use of the following technologies:
- Python with Flask, SQLAlchemy and Pandas for their Applications.
- Microsoft Azure with Terraform for their Cloud Services.
- Docker for containerising their deployed applications.
- GitHub for Code Versioning and CI/CD.
- Atlassian Jira for our task tracking.
- macOS as our development OS of choice.
Application Engineer Responsibilities:
- Developing and maintaining secure web-based tools, to address both data pipeline automation and digital transformation programmes in the organisation.
- Implementing best-practice standards in the use of technology; appropriate and effective choice of technologies, database structures, documentation.
- Securing in-house software tools in-line, to align with NCSC guidelines and ultimately adhere to MOD requirements (i.e., Secure by Design and JSP440).
- Architecting and implementing cloud solutions to make software available to stakeholders reliably.
- Developing the technical knowledge of direct reports through pair-programming and identification of courses relevant to the organisation’s objectives.
- 'Getting stuck in’ and supporting ad-hoc needs including administering platforms, engaging with stakeholders, and training the organisation on how to use our tools.
- Identifying opportunities for implementing digital solutions and evaluating viability.
- Ensuring continuity in approach across the team and the organisation.
Application Engineer Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of Python, Flask and SQLAlchemy.
- An aptitude to 'pick up and run’ with new or unfamiliar Python libraries.
- Good cloud knowledge: we aim to use Platform-as-a-Service where possible.
- Strong awareness of the latest applicable trends and technologies, including new libraries and tools that can support the organisation.
- Experience with Git, ideally GitHub.
- Knowledge of HTTP, SSL, networking, and application efficiency.
- A strong desire to build great products, prototype new ideas, and bring the best of relevant new technology to the UKDSC.
- Well organised, self-starter with strong attention to detail.
- Good communication/presentation skills and ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
- Comfortable with working and dealing with uncertainty.
- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS & Java Script
Lead Application Engineer Salary & Benefits
- Bonus
- Pension
- Private health insurance
- Life insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- 9 day fortnight
- Hybrid working
- Extended remote working
- Enhanced parental leave
- 28 days annual leave
- Buy additional annual leave
- Long service additional annual leave
Thank you for your application however due to the high volume of candidates applying, if you have not heard back from us within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
