Fat Potato
Software Engineer
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For this role it is essential that you currently hold or have recently held DV clearance.
About Us
We’re a unique, family operated software development company founded in 2016 on trust, talent and care. We have created a close-knit community where we really connect with and support each other. Work-life balance, collaboration and professional development are always at the forefront of what we do.
We specialise in building and consulting on bespoke applications tailored to customer requirements. We use the latest technologies and best software practices to engineer top quality systems which we can be proud of. We always put total trust in our engineers’ skillsets and avoid micro-management and bureaucracy.
Join our team today for the opportunity to be a big part of a small, high-performing software company delivering meaningful work.
Job Description
As a senior software engineer, you will be responsible for designing and building industry-leading software in response to customer business needs. You’ll be expected to take ownership over areas of software or entire systems, taking responsibility over the full software lifecycle, from design through to development, testing and deployment – often working across a wide range of technology stacks.
You will support or lead on customer communication and be able to explain technical concepts to business stakeholders. You should be comfortable mentoring more junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and influencing best engineering practices.
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This is a full-time role, and in most cases you will work hybrid between home and office.
Responsibilities
- Develop high quality code according to best practice and industry standards
- Lead on design and delivery of prioritised requirements
- Communicate regularly with customers
- Collaborate and knowledge share with other engineers
- Influence technical direction and engineering best practices
About You
You are:
- A proactive problem solver
- An excellent communicator of technical concepts
- Quick to assist those around you and help them develop their skills
- Comfortable taking responsibility for technical direction and decision making
- Respectful of those around you and keen to be part of thriving teams and communities
Must-haves:
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a widely used programming language such as Java, JavaScript / TypeScript, Python or C++
- Experience taking ownership and responsibility over areas of software, design, or engineering teams
- Ability to hold and maintain a DV clearance
- Ability to work at least part-time in a Cheltenham-based office
Strongly preferred:
- AWS experience, particularly AWS Certifications at Associate level
- Understanding of containerisation and Linux operating systems
- Automated deployment, CI/CD and testing patterns
- Experience with Agile methodologies
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Benefits
- 27 days of paid leave, not including public holidays
- Access to AWS training through our AWS Partner programme
- Private health insurance
- Long-term sick cover (up to 75% salary and pension)
- Mental health and well-being support
- Free tea / coffee for your home office
- Regular socials, including larger quarterly and annual company socials
- Annual performance related bonus scheme
- Company growth bonus scheme, recognising employee contributions to organisational success
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity & paternity)
- Employee discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s level of experience and demonstrated capability. Typical salary ranges for this role are anticipated to fall within £45,000 to £95,000 per annum. This range is intended to reflect the breadth of skills, qualifications, and relevant industry background expected of prospective applicants.
Remuneration outside this band may be considered in exceptional circumstances where a candidate offers significant additional value or possesses highly specialised expertise directly aligned to the requirements of the role.
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