Senior Software Engineer, Metrea

Salary not provided

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Django

Kafka

Azure

Mid and Senior level

London

2 days a week in office (Hammersmith)

Solutions for national security

Job no longer available

Solutions for national security

201-500 employees

B2BSecurityEnterpriseBusiness IntelligenceAerospace

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Django

Kafka

Azure

Mid and Senior level

London

2 days a week in office (Hammersmith)

201-500 employees

B2BSecurityEnterpriseBusiness IntelligenceAerospace

Company mission

Dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services using Python and Django
Architect, design, and implement microservices-based solutions to improve functionality and performance
Design, optimize, and maintain databases (SQL and NoSQL) ensuring high performance and reliability
Keeping abreast of the latest technologies, assessing their value-add and ensuring that, where appropriate, they are utilised within the product’s development
Conduct thorough testing of backend services to ensure the robustness and reliability of applications
Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain high-quality code and contribute to the overall growth of the development team
Collaborating with the other MMD development teams and departments to ensure that knowledge and best practice is shared widely within the organisation

Desirable

5+ years of proven experience as a Backend Developer with strong focus on architecting and designing RESTful APIs, microservices and event-driven systems
Experience as a Python developer in web development, ideally with the Django framework
Experience with cloud technologies, preferably Azure, and tools like Kafka, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch
Understanding of key design principles and APIs
A deep passion for learning and a desire to be constantly furthering your professional knowledge
Strong organisational skills with an ability to work independently whilst planning, prioritising and managing your workload
Great interpersonal skills, able to confidently communicate with others conveying technical content clearly and articulately to non-technical team members
Familiarity with CI/CD, containerisation, deployment technologies & cloud platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, Azure)
Experience of using Azure Dev Ops for sprint planning and management

What the job involves

Working on a new piece of tooling for the business, specifically focused on back-end development.

Application process

1. Apply with your profile
2. Video call with internal recruiter (30 min)
3. Take-home technical test
4. Technical Interview (30 min)
5. Culture Interview (30 min)

Salary benchmarks

Our take

Metrea provides advanced defence and security solutions through effective-as-a-service. It delivers on-demand capabilities in areas like air and space operations, electromagnetic and cyber technologies, and simulations.

The company operates by bringing together designers and engineers to create and implement solutions that meet clients' evolving needs. Its "effects-as-a-service" approach fosters close partnerships, enabling continuous improvement and adaptation.

Recently, Metrea acquired the French Air and Space Forces' KC-125 refuelling fleet, adding 14 tankers to its assets. This expansion makes it the leader in commercial aerial refuelling, with the world's largest fleet. This move highlights Metrea's dedication to enhancing its capabilities and maintaining a strong position in the defence sector.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Company

Company HQ

Embassy Row, Washington, DC

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