Software Engineer

Software Engineer

We are seeking a Software Engineer will join a collaborative Agile Scrum team developing next‑generation geospatial software using modern cloud technologies. You’ll contribute across the full software development lifecycle—from early design and architecture through coding, testing, deployment and ongoing improvement—building robust, scalable cloud‑based services. The role can be located in either Newcastle or Guildford, with flexible working arrangements: three days on site and two days from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop clean, maintainable and scalable code in Java and related technologies, meeting functional requirements and coding standards.
• Create reusable patterns and contribute ideas that improve team efficiency and delivery speed.
• Write unit tests and automated tests to ensure high levels of quality and reliability.
• Participate in design and code reviews, ensuring best practices for testing, security, scalability and maintainability are consistently applied.
• Produce clear documentation and share knowledge with the wider team.
• Take part in sprint ceremonies—planning, reviews, retrospectives and daily stand‑ups—and contribute to accurate agile estimation.
• Work closely with the Scrum team to meet sprint goals and deliver high‑quality features.
• Maintain awareness of compliance and act with integrity to support the company’s long‑term success and reputation.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong Java development skills
• Experience building cloud‑based services
• Proficiency in unit testing

Desirable

• Awareness of DevSecOps tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD or SonarQube
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes
• Familiarity with the Quarkus framework
• Front‑end development experience using Angular