Software-engineer Remote- und Homeoffice Jobs

REMOTE FIRST / PERMANENT / FULL-TIME

Who are we?

At Qflow we’re on a mission to transform one of the world’s most pollutive industries: Construction. We help them cut waste and reduce their carbon emissions by providing construction and development teams with the data driven insights they need to deliver productive, profitable, and sustainable projects. Our team combines construction experience with software engineering and cutting-edge data science to deliver real-time alerts to risks and opportunities during construction.

After successfully raising an oversubscribed Series A investment round, our technical team is now growing. We are seeking a talented Senior Engineering Manager who is eager to contribute to building a sustainable future. If you are passionate about sustainability, believe that with cutting-edge technology we can address tangible issues, you value radical transparency, unstoppable tenacity and encourage collaboration and curiosity within your team, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

Your team and your role

We have an amazing, highly skilled and dedicated engineering team, and we’re looking for someone to join them who will contribute to this exciting journey of growth. You will be responsible for designing and developing the software that powers our products. You’ll need to collaborate with other teams, write high-quality code and ensure the codebase follows best practices. You are curious and enthusiastic with a drive to constantly learn and acquire new knowledge.

You’ll be part of our AI team within the Engineering group, collaborating closely with Product and other technical teams, and reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager.

In a typical week you’ll be busy with the following:

• Design, develop, and maintain the core engine that powers our products, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability
• Write high-quality, maintainable code that is well-documented and tested (we are fans of TDD)
• Extensive collaboration with other engineers, including promiscuous pair-programming and mob programming
• Ensure the codebase follows best practices for software development, such as using appropriate design patterns, writing clean and modular code, and ensuring that the codebase is easy to understand and maintain
• Continuously improve our development processes and technologies to ensure high-quality software delivery
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to other engineers on their code
• Work closely with the Product team to translate product requirements into technical specifications
• Collaborate with other internal teams to develop software that meets the needs of the business and our customers
• Contribute to the technical direction of the team and provide ideas and input on
• architectural decisions
• Always have an eye on the big picture to avoid getting lost in the weeds.

Your skills

• Strong Python skills with expertise in at least one popular Python framework
• Previous experience in an XP environment with a strong appreciation and understanding of Pair programming and mobbing
• Highly experienced in Computer Science, Engineering or similar, or equivalent
• An independent self-starter
• Previous involvement in the full development life cycle
• Experience writing automated tasks
• Familiarity with defining and implementing APIs
• Experience writing unit tests and familiarity with CI/CD processes
• Database SQL and NoSQL experience
• Good problem-solving abilities, an out of the box thinker
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Great organisational and time management skills
• Cloud based - ideally Azure infrastructure & management

Our offer

💸 Salary up to £60k, depending on experience

🏡 Remote-first team (we enjoy meeting up from time to time in our London HQ and we would love to see you there too!)

💻 Company laptop and tools

🏝️ 25 days annual leave + 3 days company closure at Christmas + bank holidays

🤒 Paid sick leave

🩺 Private medical insurance

🏥 Critical illness and life insurance

💰 Pension contribution up to 7%

👥 Enhanced family policy

🙋 Paid volunteering days

✈️ We allow our employees to work abroad for up to 90 days

🌎 We’ll offset your annual carbon footprint on your behalf via Ecologi

📚 Learning & development and career progression opportunities

🤩 Company social events (online and in person!)

Our promise

Creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and heard is at the forefront of everything we do. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

We created a culture that extends to all aspects of our operations, including step-free access, as we believe that everyone should have equal opportunities to access our facilities, services, and digital platforms.

Important Notice: No Recruitment Agencies

We kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. We are solely interested in direct applications from candidates. Any unsolicited communication or resumes received from agencies will not be considered or acknowledged. We encourage candidates to apply directly through the provided application process. Thank you for your understanding.