Senior Applications Engineer

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.

The Role

• 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.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical development issues, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical development documentation, including user guides, system documentation, and design specifications.
• 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.
• Working closely with the wider Technology team to align system direction and deliver improvements.
• Helping shape technical decisions and taking part in solution design discussions.

The Candidate

• 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.) and version control.
• 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.
• Experience of development and integration of SAAS applications, Hubspot beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of geopandas, numpy, node or SQL is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with GIT and Docker processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving skills and leadership abilities.