Job description
Job details
- Location: Warwickshire, West Midlands
- Work mode: Remote
- Employment type: Contract (Not an internship)
- Salary: GBP 65,461 per year
Role overview
Pontoon is hiring an experienced Software Engineer specializing in backend development for a critical UK infrastructure project based in Warwickshire, West Midlands. This remote position requires strong Python and AWS skills, with occasional travel for workshops and PI Planning events. The role is a 6-month contract with potential for extension, offering £65,461 annually. You'll work within Agile teams, contributing to backlog refinement, ticket refinement, and iterative sprint delivery.
Job details
This is a Full-time contract position based remotely, with occasional onsite travel required to Warwickshire, West Midlands. The salary is £65,461 GBP. The successful candidate will deliver backend solutions using Python and AWS, participate in Agile ceremonies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on a nationally significant infrastructure project.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend services using Python and AWS
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog and ticket refinement
- Deliver iterative solutions across sprint cycles
- Contribute to critical UK infrastructure platform development
- Attend workshops and PI Planning events as required
Requirements
- Strong Python programming experience
- Proven AWS cloud platform expertise
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies
- Backend development experience in production environments
- Ability to travel occasionally for team events
Benefits
- Remote working flexibility
- 6-month contract with extension opportunities
- Work on critical UK infrastructure projects
- Collaborative Agile team environment