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Software Engineer

Mind Foundry
Location
Oxford / Hybrid , England, United Kingdom
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Science & Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2+ years of commercial software engineering experience across back-end systems and platform
  • Strong proficiency in Python, APIs, and relational databases
  • Experience developing and maintaining full-stack web applications
  • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a contract-based environment
  • Experience working in an Agile or iterative development process
  • Understanding of DevOps principles, tools, and culture
Nice to have
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes, Helm and Docker/containerisation concepts, with hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining Kubernetes environments in production
  • Broader software engineering experience such as scripting, UI/UX, design, or data engineering
  • Experience working directly with clients or end users to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions
  • Experience developing embedded software, FPGA's or C/C++
What the job really is

As a Software Engineer at Mind Foundry, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop AI/ML systems aimed at solving critical Defence and National Security challenges. Your responsibilities will include designing, building, and maintaining scalable web applications, managing development tasks, and contributing to architectural decisions. You will also engage in Agile development practices and champion software quality through best practices in testing and documentation.

Benefits
  • EMI options scheme
  • 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
  • Private Healthcare (including dental and optical cover)
  • Group Life Cover
  • Enhanced Parental and Sickness Leave
Things to weigh
  • Role requires travel to client sites and partner locations
  • UK Security Vetting (SC) eligibility is required
  • The position involves working in complex environments with limited resources
Job score3.8/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
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