Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer, you’ll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You’ll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision‑making for critical operations.

Our client values people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but they’re particularly interested in people with strong Kotlin experience, secure development awareness, and the ability to adapt quickly as requirements evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and maintain software solutions
• Develop reliable Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
• Utilise Git for version control, ensuring efficient code management and collaboration
• Design and implement backend solutions using Rust, Python, or Go, ensuring robustness and scalability, including writing web APIs
• Utilise Docker for containerisation to streamline deployment processes and ensure consistency across environments
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery and deployment
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code following industry best practices
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members
• Stay updated with the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in software development

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency with Git for version control and collaborative development
• Proficiency in Android Kotlin front‑end development
• Happy to develop proof‑of‑concept applications where requirements may change rapidly and rework is common
• Familiarity with backend development languages such as Rust, Python, or Go
• Solid understanding of software development principles, including MVVM, UDF, web APIs, standards such as OpenAPI, and data structures
• Experience with Docker for containerisation and deployment
• Knowledge of DevOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities within a team environment
• Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced, dynamic work environment and learn new technologies quickly
• Comfortable developing in secure environments, including remote developer environments and virtual machines

Desirable and Developing Skills

• Experience with Jetpack Compose for front‑end Kotlin development