Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Develop products, platforms, and services within the Raspberry Pi Foundation, aiming to create valuable educational experiences.

• Collaboratively produce high-quality software that delivers measurable results.

• Craft elegant and secure code while adhering to a test-driven development methodology.

• Collaborate with Software Engineers and Engineering Managers to enhance processes and improve code quality across our offerings.

• Assist in planning the development of our products through technical analysis and assessment of architectural requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience working as a professional Software Engineer with an emphasis on web technologies; or relevant experience in another field with aspirations to transition into Software Engineering through a degree, bootcamp, or similar program.

• A proactive, pragmatic, and supportive demeanor, along with a willingness to both give and receive constructive feedback.

• Proficiency in a high-level programming language such as Ruby, JavaScript, or Python, along with experience in a database management system (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

• A product-oriented mindset with the ability to understand the larger vision.

• Strong interpersonal skills (both verbal and written), with a collaborative approach to effectively work as part of a cross-disciplinary team.

• A passion for education, particularly in areas related to computer science, physical computing, and digital creation.

• Familiarity with managing infrastructure on platforms such as Heroku, Cloudflare, and AWS.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off. In addition to public holidays, full-time employees in the UK start with 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years of service, plus 3 extra days of paid leave for the company-wide closure at year-end.

• Pension. We offer an 8% employer contribution on top of your minimum 4% employee contribution.

• Private healthcare. All employees receive comprehensive private healthcare through Vitality Plus.

• Flexible working. Our clear policies provide flexibility regarding when and where you work, supporting a balance between work responsibilities and personal life.

• Support for parents and carers. We offer generous family leave and flexibility for parents and caregivers.

• Life assurance and income protection. We offer life assurance and income protection schemes to ensure peace of mind for you and your family.

• Investment in learning and development. We prioritize your growth and development, providing access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time allocated for all employees.

• Travel to work. Our Cycle-to-Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes support cost-effective and sustainable commuting options.