Application Engineer

A great opportunity for someone with a relevant degree computer science degree and 6-12 months post grad software development/application engineering experience who is aware of the current technical landscape, enjoys continually developing their technical skills, and would thrive in an agile and supportive working environment.

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 or equivalent.
• 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

• Must be a British Citizen to meet the requirements of Security Clearance for the role.  (dual nationality must be declared).
• Sound knowledge and experience of using 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.
• Interest and desire to work with in a small, collaborative team of application engineers and data scientists
• 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 desirable.

Lead Application Engineer Salary & Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

9 day fortnight

Hybrid working – Flexibility according to location.  Ideally 2 days per week office based.

Extended remote working

Enhanced maternity/paternity 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.