Application Engineer

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.