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A great opportunity for an application engineer with 12-24 months post grad experience who is aware of the current technical landscape, with a good understanding of dev ops seeking to continually develop their technical skills with strong skills in python coding.

Candidates must have a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar degree

Great Employer - WFH 3 days per week. 9 Day fortnight.

Must live within 60-90 minute commute of Farnborough, Hampshire.

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:

* Strong Python coding skills

* Experience of Flask, SQLAlchemy and Pandas for their Applications.

* Good understanding of Microsoft Azure with Terraform for their Cloud Services desirable but not essential.

* Docker for containerising their deployed applications or similar.

* GitHub for Code Versioning and CI/CD or similar

* Atlassian Jira for our task tracking or similar.

* macOS development OS of choice (desirable).

Application Engineer Responsibilities:

* Python coding and scripting for 4 key applications.

* 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:

* Degree educated – Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar degree where python coding skills have been developed.

* Strong skills in Python and ideally 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.

* Ideally knowledge of HTTP, SSL, networking, and application efficiency (training can be provided)

* A strong desire to build great products, prototype new ideas, and bring the best of relevant new technology to the organisation.

* 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 advantageous.

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