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.