Senior Applications Engineer – Connect Fibre Reports to: Head of Systems Development
Working from Home £65,000 per annum plus benefits
We are a rapidly growing fibre broadband business 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.
Design, develop, test 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. Lead development projects through the entire lifecycle and mentor junior engineers. 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 & best practices to the development process, ensuring efficiency and quality in application delivery. Helping shape technical decisions and taking part in solution design discussions.
A developer with a proven track record in supporting successful development projects, involved in the full development lifecycle from analysis to development.~5+ years in software development or application development.~ Strong skills 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.~ Knowledge of geopandas, numpy, node or SQL is desirable but not essential.~ Be able to work effectively in a remote/hybrid working environment with minimal day-to-day supervision.▪ 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.
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays plus Birthday Off (pro-rata)~ Company Pension Contribution~ Private Medical and Dental package~£1,500 Employee Referral Scheme~ Influence key transformation projects, including OSS integrations and a new eCommerce platform, in a growing UK broadband business.~ Flexible remote or hybrid working, with regular in‑person workshops and very occasional team meetings in London to support collaboration and alignment.
Connect Fibre offers excellent team and business building opportunities….