Application Engineer

Application Engineer - Connect Fibre

£40,000 pa plus benefits Work from Home

The Role

Founded in 2020 by a team of like-minded, very experienced telecoms professionals, we have one vision; to deliver. We are a rapidly growing startup with a bold plan for the rapid rollout of multi-gigabit full-fibre broadband networks and services to communities across the UK.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Application Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of software applications.

Working closely with other engineers and cross-functional teams you will ensure the successful delivery of high-quality solutions that meet business and customer requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to play a big part in our transformation plans.

Duties and responsibilities

• Design and implement backend services and integrations using Python and modern frameworks.
• Build and maintain frontend applications using PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like Angular or Vue.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical development issues, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical development documentation, including user guides, system documentation, and design specifications.
• Conduct regular code reviews to maintain code quality, performance and adherence to coding standards.
• Work closely with other engineers, product owners, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and contribute to the design and development process.
• Suggest and implement improvements to the development process, ensuring efficiency and quality in application delivery.
• Working closely with the wider Technology team to align system direction and deliver improvements.
• Helping shape technical decisions and taking part in solution design discussions.

Qualifications and Experience

A developer with a proven track record in supporting successful development projects, involved in the full development lifecycle from analysis to development.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language - Javascript, Python, PHP
• Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a bonus
• Experience with Wordpress and WooCommerce would be beneficial
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Devops etc.)
• Experience of Cloud infrastructures Azure or AWS
• Working experience of API and REST API integrations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate development risks effectively
• Experience of development and integration of SAAS applications, Hubspot beneficial but not essential
• Knowledge of geopandas, numpy, node or SQL is desirable but not essential
• Experience with GIT and Docker processes beneficial
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Personal Profile & Working Conditions

Location: Candidates must be currently resident in the UK and with either UK citizenship or indefinite leave to remain.

Candidates will:

▪ Be self-starters, able to demonstrate enthusiasm, tenacity and the ability to prioritise tasks in a rapidly changing environment.

▪ Be able to work effectively in a remote/hybrid working environment with minimal day-to-day supervision.

▪ Be able to demonstrate the ability and willingness to work in a dynamic, rapidly growing organisation.

▪ Be able to collaborate effectively across the organisation. Effective communication is essential.

Connect Fibre operates a hybrid working model with main emphasis on home working with intermittent visits to company office locations, in particular the main office in London.

Measured on

Performance evaluation will be based upon:

▪ Productivity and specific targets to be agreed collaboratively with line manager

▪ Quality of work and feedback from peers and colleagues

▪ Delivery of systems and services within agreed organisation and budget constraints

▪ Collaboration and skills as a team player.

▪ Innovation and creativity.

Direct reports

• This role reports directly to the Head of Systems Development.

The Rewards

• Salary: £40,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays plus Birthday Off (pro-rata)
• Company Pension Contribution
• Private Medical and Dental package
• £1,500 Employee Referral Scheme
• Family Friendly Support Package

Connect Fibre offers excellent team and business building opportunities. Please see www.connectfibre.co.uk for more information on our exciting new business!

Interested applicants should, in the first instance, apply here or send an up-to-date CV to: Paul Blunt at Connect Fibre paul.blunt@connectfibre.co.uk . All applications will remain strictly confidential.