Developer - Python

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company? 

Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? 

Join an award-winning company, recently honoured with six prestigious awards at CRN's Diversity and Women in the Channel Awards 2023, including Cultural Inclusion Company of the Year and Woman of the Year. We are also proud to be a Work180 company, emphasising our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.

Join our Services Systems Engineering team!

The Services Systems Engineering team deliver complete technical solutions using leading edge technology. We are a skilled team of cloud system developers, software engineers, architects, and support engineers who work as a single unit to understand the problems faced by other departments and design a sustainable solution that fits their needs. Our solutions range from high level design to full deployment and ongoing support and management. At Softcat we encourage and applaud curiosity and innovation so you will have plenty of opportunity to contribute to improvements in process, efficiency, and the customer experience through championing innovative technologies, services, and collaborative ideation.

Success. The Softcat Way. 

Softcat is a £1billion+ technology solutions business and trusted partner to names like Apple, Microsoft and Adobe. Offering a growing portfolio of services including software licensing, cyber security and IT infrastructure, we give our technical teams the tools and support to make exciting things happen. This is where to achieve more for your career.
 

You are a seasoned Developer with a solid grasp of Python, React, automation, and system integration. Your drive to develop complex software solutions is matched by your enthusiasm for tackling challenging environments that demand innovation and process automation. Skilled in both technical development and leading initiatives, you possess a rare combination of analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication skills make you an effective collaborator, comfortable with making significant architectural decisions and eager to contribute to robust, scalable systems. Agile and adaptable, you're committed to continuous learning and staying ahead in your field. The ideal candidate understands the importance of not only advancing development but also addressing and resolving technical debt and system-level issues. You value the role of maintaining system health and view the resolution of system-level challenges as essential to long-term success and operational efficiency

As a Developer, you'll be responsible for: 

• Develop and Refine Systems: Design, code, and refine complex programs and scripts with an emphasis on Python, including Django framework, to develop internal and external applications and tools. This will speed up onboarding, enhance customer engagements, and create value for customers.
• Automation and Integration: Lead automation and system integration initiatives within the business, working closely with Solution Architects, Management, and engineering teams. This includes developing automation standards, performing PoC testing, and integrating systems with both internal applications and 3rd party products.
• Release and Deployment: Oversee release and deployment procedures, ensuring the use of advanced tools and strategies. Maintain and improve application support processes and contribute to the development of solution architectures.
• Mentoring and Training: Mentor colleagues and provide training on automation technologies, solutions, DevOps/SRE best practices, and the use of tools like Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Documentation and Reporting: Define, manage, and document requirements for change initiatives, creating comprehensive support runbooks and generating performance reports. Also responsible for diagnosing faults and generating system integration reports.
• Providing 3rd Line Support: Offer third-line support for the tools and platforms we develop and support, ensuring their stability and addressing any issues that arise to maintain high-quality service levels.

We'd love you to have

• Technical Expertise: Expertise in Python with working experience in the Django framework. Proficiency in React for building user interfaces is highly desirable.
• Automation Skills: Experience in automating and orchestrating using APIs, managing orchestration platforms, and working with open-source software. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and common CI/CD frameworks (e.g., Jenkins, Circle CI, Git Pipelines).
• System Integration Experience: Hands-on experience in systems integration, testing, fault diagnosis, and working on automation projects.
• Architectural Acumen: Ability to contribute to the development of solution architectures, evaluate alternatives, and make significant architectural decisions.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to interact effectively with team members and stakeholders. Strong analytical skills with the ability to think outside the box and solve complex problems.
• Agile Methodology: Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, with a strong focus on process and workflow automation to increase the efficiency of internal departments and DevOps teams.

Work in a way that works for you  

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:  

• Hybrid working
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day  
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs 

Working with us  

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.  

Join us  

To become part of the success story, please apply now 

As part of our commitment to supporting, attracting and retaining the best diverse talent, Softcat is proud to partner with organisations like WORK180, My G Work and Black Young Professionals. Work 180 endorse employers that demonstrate on-going support for women at work, including offering benefits and policies that best support female employees. My G Work support us in our aim of attracting more LGBTQ+ talent. The BYP network support us in diversifying our talent pool by tapping into the black professional community.