Software Engineer

A Back End, Python Software Engineer role.

A role that will build your technical capabilities, providing a foundation for growth into more senior technical leadership roles.

The Software Engineer is a hands-on contributor responsible for delivering secure, maintainable, and performant software as part of a cross-functional Agile team.

Working closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and fellow engineers, this role helps shape technical solutions and contributes to quality practices.

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong Python Development Capability – 3 years+

Experience implementing and integrating with REST APIs

SQL experience (preferably PostgreSQL and/or MySQL)

Passionate about building quality software

Comfortable working in Agile teams and collaborating cross-functionally

Support CI/CD practices and participate in automated build and deployment processes

Engage in peer programming, mentoring sessions, and team knowledge sharing

Open to feedback and discussions on technical approaches

Capable of articulating technical topics clearly to peers and stakeholders

Methodical approach to debugging and issue resolution

Willingness to adapt and learn new technologies and tools

Desirable

Experience of developing in Rust.

Experience with containers and cloud technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, and others)

Experience with Linux development/management

GIS experience

Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city.

Staff rewards, benefits and opportunities

We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills. We want to challenge our people in a fair environment where hard work is rewarded and a path for progression is open to all.

Generous employer pension; up to 8% matched contribution 

Income protection & life assurance 

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme and Yay Days!  

Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling & legal advice 

Unlimited access to online training and development content via our Learning Management System 

Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition 

Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions 

Flexible working environment 

Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company funded social events 

Our values

Our approach is to work guided by our mission, vision and values.

Find a way, Be committed, Do the right thing, Keep it simple