Software Developer

About the job

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to join our existing experienced team.

What do we look for in a Software Engineer?

We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer with an appetite for learning and a desire to contribute to team goals, pick up new skills and adapt to a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and maintain software solutions.
• Utilise Git for version control, ensuring efficient code management and collaboration.
• Implement cloud services on AWS or Azure, optimising scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Develop responsive and interactive user interfaces using JavaScript/TypeScript (React).
• Design and implement backend solutions using Java, Python, or Go, ensuring robustness and scalability.
• 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.

Required skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Git for version control and collaborative development.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, including deployment and management of cloud resources.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and React for front-end development.
• Familiarity with backend development languages such as Java, Python, or Go.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, algorithms, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Understanding of web security principles and best practices.

What can we offer in return?

SiXworks offers a unique work culture around our core principles Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity. Together, these six principles form SiXworks' NORTH STAR, guiding the organisation towards success. This is reflected in the raft of benefits available to all our employees.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Perks at Work scheme.
• Contributory company pension.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Secure, on-site parking, cafe, restaurant, and gym facilities.
• Casual dress.
• Free hot and cold drinks in our own, modern kitchen/break-out.

A word on UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must be a UK sole national and either have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK )

SiXworks is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organisation. SiXworks will be the hiring entity.  By proceeding with this application, you understand that SiXworks will share your personal information with other IBM subsidiaries involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. More Information on how IBM protects your personal information, including the safeguards in case of cross-border data transfer, are available here: 

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