Senior Software Developer Bristol, England
Job description
Location: Flexibly remote from one of our UK hubs (Bristol, Edinburgh, Harrogate, London, Manchester or Oxford)
Practice Area: Digital
Contract: Full-time
Remuneration Range: Competitive
Key Responsibilities:
- Senior Developer for selected Python/Django applications, including supporting the Product Owner and other stakeholders, as required, on specification and design issues
- Leading on the design of the software architecture
- Assisting with support and development for other projects, as required
- Presenting ideas for system improvements
- Analysing user requirements
- Working closely with other staff, such as product owners, graphic artists, UX designers, other developers, systems analysts and sales and marketing professionals
- Conferring with project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities
- Testing the product in controlled, real situations before going live
- Maintaining systems once they are up and running
- Clearly and regularly communicate with management and technical support colleagues
About Anthesis:
Anthesis is the sustainability activator!
Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world. The company combines the reach of big professional services groups with the deep expertise of boutiques.
Anthesis has clients across industry sectors from corporate multinationals such as Reckitt Benckiser, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face and Target, and also supports early-stage companies through Anthesis Ventures. The company brings together 1000+ experts operating in 42 countries around the world and has offices in Andorra, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, the Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and the US.
At Anthesis we value both the wellbeing and the professional development of our people by doing our best to make Anthesis a great place to work. Our identity, values, and the quality of our work are vested in our people and we want you to thrive, develop and succeed here.
As an equal opportunity’s employer, we value diversity in our workforce and make our decisions based on skills and experience – the only thing that differentiates you is your talent and the value you bring. We understand that diverse ideas breed extraordinary results by inspiring our thinking, challenging our solutions and enhancing our culture. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability.
Summary of Role:
You will be an integral member of the Software Team. You will work collaboratively with the team, as well as client managers and creative teams, to deliver web builds whilst offering superb client management and ongoing support.
This is an exciting opportunity to ensure that Anthesis continues to grow our digital services through successful projects with exciting clients.
Key requirements:
- 5+ years’ experience in relevant work experience
- Advanced knowledge of Django framework
- Advanced knowledge of Python
- Knowledge of front-end technologies, including Javascript, CSS, AJAX
- Understanding of relational databases, especially MySQL and/ or PostgreSQL
- Basic knowledge of Linux systems and commands
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
- Proficiency in English
- Self-motivation and curiosity
- Team player with excellent communication skills
- Able to work independently
- Experience of traceability systems, natural resource management and/or the waste sector an advantage
- Passion for sustainability – desirable
Your benefits:
- Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company
- Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team
- Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients
- Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME’s who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have
- Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis
- Competitive salary in line with education, experience and skills
- Competitive benefits including flexible working, 25 days holiday and two volunteering days off and the day off for your Birthday!
- Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.
