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SalaryOur Client's Vision:
They are the silent powerhouse behind academic success, lifting schools and Academy Trusts to new heights. Their suite of progressive school education management systems and personal, dedicated services tackles a plethora of educational challenges, ensuring a gold standard in educational achievement.
This organisation's mission goes beyond mere functionality; it's about care. They embody the philosophy: "We look after you, so that you can look after our children."
Core Values Reflect Their Commitment to:
- Empowerment: Furnish stakeholders with the essential tools, insights, and autonomy for informed decision-making.
- Purpose: Propel every individual towards achieving their utmost potential—one child at a time.
- Passion: Heartfelt dedication permeates their work, placing you at the epicentre of all endeavours.
- Innovation: Navigate the evolving educational territory with original, impactful solutions.
- Collaboration: A symphony of diverse voices, harmonising to surmount greater challenges collectively.
About the Role:
As a Senior Software Engineer specialising in Python and Django, you’ll handle an array of projects by crafting cloud-based solutions that will become part of schools’ daily digital arsenal. Your role is not simply about writing code, it’s about paving the way for the next era of edtech— you will be a part of a team that values independent, yet collaborative, work.
Your Responsibilities Include:
- Upholding the integrity of your work, ensuring top-quality deliverables.
- Facilitating design and planning sessions, helping bridge the gap between product vision and technical implementation.
- Developing and scrutinising end-to-end implementations, complemented by automated testing.
- Championing the mentoring of other developers, instilling best practices and knowledge sharing.
- Instituting processes and standards that bolster product excellence.
- Identifying technical risks and formulating contingencies.
- Proficient in Python web application development with Django CMS.
- Robust knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Experience with relational databases (My SQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL).
- Aptitude in Front-End technologies, including JavaScript.
- Proficiency in automated testing (TDD and BDD).
- Familiarity with Selenium WebDriver (preferred).
- Versed in distributed version control using Git.
- An architect capable of forging systems with intricate data models.
- A communicator who transcends technical jargon to collaborate effectively with all project stakeholders.
- A professional who thrives in an automated delivery ecosystem.
- Agile in practice, with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
- Meticulous, placing high value on precision in both code and communication.
This is an unparalleled opportunity to join an organisation that's not just part of the education system but is actively shaping its future. Are you ready to make a difference? Forward your resume and a statement of passion outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this transformative role.
Join us — where innovation meets purpose in the heart of education technology. Apply now!
You must have the full right to work in the UK – unfortunately no sponsorship is available
