Express Recruitment
Python Focused Software Engineer
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Express Recruitment are representing a rapidly growing automation and controls specialist who are one of the fastest growing industrial automation firms in the UK. Having already increased their headcount by over 25% in the last two years, they are continuing that trend by looking to hire another Software Engineer with proven commercial Python/Django experience on a full time, permanent basis.
The successful candidate will be part of a highly skilled team of Software Engineers and play a pivotal part in the technical design and delivery of high-quality WCS/WMS software solutions for some of the best-known blue-chip firms in the UK. The best part, you will gain hands on experience with a plethora of modern technology frameworks and emerging AI technologies which will rapidly become part of your daily practice.
Due to the nature of the role, there will be occasional requirements to support on site software integrations and automation system commissioning. Therefore, a full clean UK driving licence will be required to apply. Furthermore, there will also be requirement to support customers with system issues outside of office working hours, which will be working on a rotating rota basis (don’t worry, you will be paid extra for this!)
In return, they are offering a competitive salary between c£45,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience. Furthermore, there is also considerable opportunities for continued development and career growth as the business continues its expansion across the UK and EU.
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Skills & Experience
- Proven hands-on experience with Python (Django stack) essential
- Experience in the design, development and testing of API interfaces
- PostgreSQL database knowledge; including integration, and deployment -.NET/C# development experience for backend services and system integrations preferred
- Blazor (Server) for interactive front-end development within the .NET ecosystem
- Docker containerisation – building, deploying, and managing containerised applications and services
- Knowledge of RabbitMQ, Including understanding queues, exchanges, bindings, and message routing
- Confident in being able to clearly communicate and simplify technical works carried out to senior management and customers when required
- Proven ability to effectively plan and prioritise yours and other workloads, ensuring project deadlines are met
- Exposure gained in working with AI tools such as Copilot and Claude
- Experienced working within the intralogistics, automation or material handling sector highly desirable
- Full clean UK driving licence
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead the development of an automated warehouse application and new features/products associated with the WMS platform
- Play a leading role in the innovation of the automated warehouse software department with respect to research and development, new products, and new features
- Develop technical documents in line with client requirements to the industry standards
- Adapt to the implementation and standardisation of AI development tools across the team
- Lead code reviews with Lead Developers to ensure quality standards and specification requirements are met
- Drive the diagnosis of software issues using debugging tools, log analysis, breakpoints, stack traces, and systematic root cause analysis techniques
- Collaborate with other Senior Developers on customer sites to support end-to-end commissioning and software integration works
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About Express Recruitment
Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates. We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations.
Hours: Full time, Monday – Friday
Salary: up to c£65,000 per annum, D.O.E
Location: Cannock
Job Type: Permanent
Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.
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