Software Engineer

About the Company Argo DevOps Solutions is a small but established UK-based technology company working in the Cyber and Cloud space. We are experts in delivering value into both the public and private sector, supporting delivery of quality products at speed. We solve complicated software and hardware problems using Agile approaches. Our specialisms include moving data between trust boundaries, designing secure data ingress and egress systems. Argo has substantial experience in mentoring our customers through their Agile journey. If this sounds like the kind of company you want to be involved in, with your contribution really making a difference, come and join our team What We Provide Flexible Working (40hr per week) 33 days holiday which includes Bank Holidays Hybrid working Part-Time or Full-Time considered TOIL Pension Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Vehicles Salary dependent on experience Other financial incentives Job Description Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale, secure, and high-performing solutions. This role involves mentoring and coaching junior team members, translating stakeholder requirements into actionable user stories, and embedding security throughout the software development life cycle. The position calls for strong technical expertise, collaborative mindset, and an ability to deliver innovative solutions that align with business objectives. Experience Requirements Software Development & Principles Programming Languages: Proficiency in one or more of: Java, Spring Boot, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, ReactJS SOLID Principles: Familiarity with object-oriented and clean coding practices Testing & BDD Unit Testing Frameworks: Experience with Cypress, Cucumber, Behave, Selenium, or similar tools Domain-Specific Languages: Knowledge of BDD approaches (e.g., Cucumber, Gherkin) for test automation Containerisation & Microservices Container Technologies: Practical understanding of Docker or equivalent solutions Microservice Patterns: Experience architecting microservice-based systems with built-in observability and security Cloud Services & Environments Cloud Providers: Demonstrable experience with AWS or Azure Security & Configuration: Ability to build, configure, and secure cloud environments effectively Security & CI/CD Security Integration: Familiarity with embedding security checks at every phase of the SDLC (e.g., SAST, DAST) Automation Pipelines: Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and continuous testing tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Agile & Mentorship Agile Delivery: Background in Scrum or Kanban, assisting Product Owners and shaping team objectives Mentoring: Proven track record of helping less experienced developers advance their skills and confidence Roles and Responsibilities Collaboration & Full Lifecycle Work collaboratively with Argo and its partners, taking ownership of the full software lifecycle—from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance Ensure high-quality delivery of product components and systems that meet agreed time, scope, and budget parameters Technical Discussions & Customer Engagement Participate in and contribute to technical discussions with team members, delivery management, and technical leads Support stakeholder engagement by eliciting requirements, refining user stories, and ensuring alignment with project goals Innovation & Prototyping Leverage technical investigation, rapid prototyping, and software design to address complex engineering challenges Explore and recommend innovative solutions that inform future product and architectural strategy Agility & Team Culture Embrace and advocate for Agile or similar modern development approaches Foster a high-performing team culture by promoting collaboration, iterative feedback, and continuous learning Security & Risk Management Engage with customers, including security and policy teams, to identify and manage risks throughout the development lifecycle Align development activities with security best practices and relevant compliance standards Architecture & Integration Make and collaborate on technological and architectural designs for assigned products, communicating decisions clearly to teams and customers Integrate new features or services within existing ecosystems, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency Tools & Processes Establish and evolve development tools, processes, and ways of working to continuously improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness (e.g., automation, CI/CD) Collaborate with other technologists to optimize product integration across workflows and system dependencies Mentoring & Coaching Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and best-practice standards to less experienced engineers Coach team members in areas such as test automation, DevSecOps techniques, and effective problem-solving Argo Ethos Contribute to the culture and growth of Argo by bringing an innovative, solutions-focused mindset to every challenge. Demonstrate flexibility in applying skills outside normal responsibilities, adapting to guidance from SLT and evolving business needs.

Location: Cheltenham, GB

Posted Date: 5/23/2025