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 enriching learning experiences.

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

• Write clean and secure code, 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 product development through technical analysis and assessment of architectural requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Familiarity with a high-level programming language such as Ruby, JavaScript, or Python, as well as a database system (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

• A product-oriented mindset and the capability to understand the broader context.

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

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

• Experience in managing infrastructure on platforms like Heroku, Cloudflare, and AWS.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off. In addition to public holidays, full-time employees in the UK are entitled to 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 in addition to your minimum 4% employee contribution.

• Private healthcare. Comprehensive private healthcare is provided for all employees through Vitality Plus.

• Flexible working. Our clear policies allow flexibility regarding when and where you work, helping you balance work commitments with personal life.

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

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

• Investing in learning and development. We are committed to your growth and development by providing access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees.

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