Sofrware Engineer

Software Engineer Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid – Winchester or London office 1–2 times a week) We offer: · Up to £60K base salary · 6% pension contribution · Private Medical Insurance · 25 days annual leave · Access to flexible benefits including discounts on major brands, wellness programmes, gymflex, travel and dental insurance · A flexible and hybrid working culture Overview: Contributes significantly to coding, testing, and maintaining software systems, with a focus on technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving. This is a professional role for individuals with significant experience in software engineering. We are recruiting for Full-Stack, Backend, Frontend and DevOps (cloud engineering) specialities. Accountabilities: · Contributes actively to the development and delivery of software features and bug fixes · Ensures code quality by writing and executing comprehensive tests · May lead development work within a smaller project or cross-functional product team · Coaches and mentors junior members of the team (including Graduates and Interns) · Writes clean, scalable, secure and testable code · Participates in code reviews and technical testing · Creates appropriate and quality documentation · Stays up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices to improve skills and product quality Skills: Required Technical Skills: · Full-Stack and Backend developers: o Proficiency and experience with Python · Full-Stack and Frontend developers: o Proficiency and experience with JavaScript/TypeScript o Experience with React and next.js or similar front-end frameworks · Familiarity with AWS and cloud-native development · Experience with automated testing and writing testable code · Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and agile development methodologies · DevOps / Cloud Engineers: o Deep experience with AWS ideally with a relevant certification o Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code – ideally Terraform Other Key Skills: · Strong software development skills with the ability to write efficient, clean, and maintainable code · Effective collaboration and communication within cross-functional teams · Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities · Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues · Good written and verbal communication skills for documentation and stakeholder interaction Knowledge & Experience: · A few years of experience in a professional software development environment · Proven track record of delivering quality software solutions · Experience working in cross-functional teams on products and platforms Qualifications: · Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience Why join Arqiva? We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us. Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products, you will have opportunities to learn and develop with us. Your wellbeing…. Our wellbeing mission is to help our people to be the best version of themselves at work and still have the time and energy to live a full life outside of work. Our focus for 2024 is to Win, Grow, Go Faster – find out more, contact us and apply! Inclusive Arqiva ….Our networks include our Diversity Ambassadors, Eldercare, Spectrum, Working Families, Pride, Veterans and Inspiring Women – join and contribute to our active networks