Senior Software Engineer

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Responsibilities

• ▹Design and build robust backend and edge/IoT components for diverse client deliverables across multiple software domains
• ▹Scope and execute bounded technical problems to ensure high-velocity delivery
• ▹Ship production-ready code in Python and at least one compiled language such as Rust, C++, Go, C#, or Java
• ▹Implement scalable CI/CD processes, containerisation with Docker, and deployments on Kubernetes or bare metal
• ▹Mentor and pair with fellow engineers to share best practices
• ▹Collaborate with Machine Learning and Data Science teams to operationalise agentic software and advanced AI tooling

Requirements

• ▹Strong hands-on experience in application development and a solid understanding of modern system architecture and design
• ▹Proven track record of shipping code used by paying customers in both Python and a compiled language
• ▹Highly skilled in DevOps practices, including GitLab CI/CD, Docker, and managing applications in production
• ▹Experience with agentic software development
• ▹Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC), willingness to work 2-4 days per week on-site with defence customers

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Unlimited Annual Leave Policy
• ▹Private healthcare and dental
• ▹Enhanced parental leave
• ▹Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working
• ▹Sanctus Coaching
• ▹Hybrid Working

About the company

Faculty, founded in 2014, is an AI company that has worked with over 350 global customers across government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence, building and deploying responsible, human-centric AI. This role sits within the Defence team, which builds AI solutions for the defence sector; it requires eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) and 2-4 days per week on-site with defence clients, with the flexibility to work from Faculty's London office or remotely elsewhere in the UK the rest of the time.