Software Engineering Specialist (Backend)

TL;DR

Software Engineering Specialist (Backend): Designing and developing robust software solutions for telecommunications networks with an accent on microservices architecture, cloud-native systems, and scalable data engineering. Focus on implementing engineering strategy, driving operational excellence, and leveraging AI-supported practices to streamline workflows and improve system reliability.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from London or Ipswich, UK

Company

hirify.global is the UK’s leading communications group, connecting people and businesses through brands like BT, EE, Openreach, and Plusnet.

What you will do

• Execute complex technical decisions and architecture for high-performance platforms.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies to ensure predictability and high-quality delivery.
• Write, test, and review code while resolving complex, escalated technical challenges.
• Drive an engineering culture focused on innovation, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Design and maintain automation processes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategic goals into actionable technical work-packages.

Requirements

• Must be based in London or Ipswich, UK.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or C#.
• Extensive experience in microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and orchestration tools like Docker.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and Apache Spark for ETL and data engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a relevant field.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
• Familiarity with Spec-Driven-Development (SDD) and AI-supported coding practices.
• Experience in the telecommunications industry or similar operational environments.

Culture & Benefits

• 10% on-target bonus and competitive pension scheme with 10% company contribution.
• Equal family leave policy offering 18 weeks at full pay.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, cycle-to-work schemes, and retail discounts.
• Access to world-class training and development opportunities.
• Discounted broadband, mobile, and TV packages.