Senior Software Engineer (Python, AWS)

About Quantum Base

Quantum Base has invented the Q-ID, a world leading technology solution for anti-counterfeit, brand protection and security printing protected by 30+ patents. Q-IDs cannot be photocopied, can be put on anything and can be authenticated with any smartphone. Our largest client is a prestigious security printer that is using Q-IDs for a government tax stamp programme. The first target markets are security printers, tax stamps and brand protection. Quantum Base is 11 years old and was founded by Professor Robert Young at Lancaster University. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange. Our mission is to create a new global standard. See them in action here: https://youtu.be/br-f15t-qtQ

About the Role

We are looking for an excellent software engineer to work on multiple projects across our tech stack, supporting our product which is mobile based. You will need to have strong fundamental engineering skills and be happy working across a wide range of applications. This role requires being in our Lancaster University office at least two days per week. As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for our AWS, Web and Desktop tech stack. This includes:

• Our AWS cloud (Dynamo DB, Lambda…)
• Various scripts and algorithms (Python)
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Some smaller apps including a Microsoft Desktop App (Python) and a ASP.Net web app (.Net, C#, JS, Azure)

You will interact heavily with our wider team of mobile software engineers, physicists and mathematicians who manage our mobile stack, mobile SDK and authentication algorithms. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality code, infrastructure and automated tests. You will collaborate with our talented science and engineering teams to implement new features and improve performance. This is a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects in a fast-paced, innovative environment, including:

• AWS architecture
• App development in Python, ASP.Net
• Problem solve with our team, bringing new perspectives and experience into our team
• Implement modern best practices and high quality, testable, readable code
• Identify and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks to enhance application efficiency.
• Optimise application performance for scalability and robustness.
• Continuously improve the development process by implementing tools and automation.
• Ensure security

Key experience

• Proven experience as a software engineer with at least 5+ years of hands-on development experience.
• High level of proficiency in a variety of AWS technologies
• Strong Python skills
• Excellent software engineering skills with a focus on modern best practices (SOLID, Clean, TDD, CI/CD, automation)
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile team.
• Ability to quickly learn complex problem spaces

Nice to have experience

• Experience with mobile development
• Experience with algorithm development
• A background in science or technology

Benefits

We are always listening to our team and evolving the benefits available to our people. As we scale, as do our benefits and we are scaling quickly. We've recently introduced the Cycle to Work Scheme and an employee share option scheme.

Here are some of our most popular benefits:

• Great Tech - A brand new, hi-spec MacBook or MacBook Pro.
• 30 days Holiday - we offer 30 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible Working Hours - we are flexible with what hours you work
• Remote Working - we offer part time remote working for all our staff
• Cycle to Work Scheme - Big savings when buying a bicycle through the business.
• Pension

If you are a driven and ambitious professional ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you.