Software Engineer- Tools and Infrastructure

The Company

Our client, a fast-growing, forward-thinking technology consultancy. A key partner to some of the world's largest brands, the firm specialises in providing an industry-leading consultancy service across software development, hardware, embedded, and cloud technologies. Our client operates multiple sites across the EMEA region and are proud to implement employee ownership.

The role

Due to internal growth, the need for a Software Engineer to work with Infrastructure and Tools has come about. Working closely with the IT and Marketing departments, a Software Engineer is required to join the team in the North.

You will take responsibility for:

• Working closely with the IT and marketing teams,
• The software engineer's main role will be to support and develop the company's in-house tools and infrastructure, allowing the engineering team to work seamlessly on company projects.
• Using languages such as Java, Javascript, Python and/or PHP, your role will also encompass designing and developing software, deploying both in house and off-the-shelf software onto Linux-based servers and Docker containers.
• Your engineering colleagues are the customer - they provide you with their requirements and will support you in being able to prioritise the most important features and functionality.
• The role is mainly remote, with one day a week being based in the offices in Leeds.

What you need

It is ESSENTIAL for the successful candidate to have the following:

• Experience using major programming languages- Python, PHP, Java or JavaScript
• Willingness to learn new programming languages as required
• Able to interact and configure Linux systems
• Experience writing Shell Scripts
• Understanding of complex issues and being able to have discussions regarding them
  

Other DESIRABLE skills include:

• Experience using Docker and related technologies- Kubernetes
• Experience with CI tools- Jenkins or Gitlab pipelines
• Experience using Web servers- Apache, Nginx
• Knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP or IP
• Knowledge of security protocols such as TLS, HTTPS or SSH
• Experience using TDD and Unit testing frameworks such as Google Test
• Able to build automation and other tools like Make, Maven, Ant or Yocto

What is on offer

On offer is the opportunity to join a team right at the beginning of their journey, working on some of the latest technologies and with some of the world's biggest clients. With great opportunities for progression and growth on top of the financial benefits of the role. There is a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £50,000 dependent on factors. There is also flexibility in your working hours and the opportunity for a hybrid working pattern, as well as entry into the Employee Ownership Scheme, meaning you will own part of the company. The company run a twice-yearly bonus scheme.

How to apply?

For more information on this role please contact us at our Birmingham office on 0121 820 7020 or email me at Alternatively, please use the link in this ad to apply now.

We will aim to respond back to all successful applications within 5 days. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days, your application has been unsuccessful, however we will keep your CV and details on file to consider you for more relevant opportunities in the future.

Pontem Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment agency who aim to bridge the skills gap between candidates and employers within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics & Technology sectors.

Pontem Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.