Job Description

Software Engineer - Open Source Specialist

Location: Gloucestershire

Contract Type: Contract

About the Role

Guidant Global is partnering with our client to recruit an experienced Software Engineer with strong open‑source expertise. You'll join a small, highly skilled technical team delivering bespoke, open‑source‑driven solutions across multiple platforms, including cloud environments and disconnected networks.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative engineering environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and high‑performance applications.

Key Responsibilities

Develop high‑quality software for client projects, working individually or as part of a development team

Collaborate with technical leads and product owners to interpret and deliver against technical requirements

Engage directly with clients to gather requirements and propose innovative solutions

Contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle

Produce detailed technical documentation and design specifications

Share expertise with colleagues, supporting a culture of continuous learning

Work alongside or directly within client teams when required

Drive improvements in development approaches, code quality, and delivery standards

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience

Proven experience contributing to or managing open‑source projects

Experience & Technical Skills

Essential

Strong proficiency in Go, Python, or JavaScript

Experience with Linux-based operating systems (RHEL, Rocky, Debian, Ubuntu)

Hands‑on experience with Git and open-source platforms (GitHub/GitLab)

Ability to build and deploy scalable applications or libraries

Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and performance optimisation skills

Understanding of open‑source licensing (MIT, GPL, Apache)

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure

Ability to create clear, comprehensive technical documentation

Experience working within development teams on both minor and major projects

Background developing robust, scalable, secure enterprise systems

Experience across the full software development lifecycle

Ability to follow fast, iterative development approaches

Understanding of build & release management using tools like Maven, NPM, PyPI, Ansible

Experience using Atlassian toolsets (Jira, Confluence, etc.)

Desirable

Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Understanding of Agile sprint planning and cross‑team collaboration

Ability to take on technical leadership responsibilities

Stakeholder engagement across technical and non‑technical functions

Knowledge of CI/CD tools, scripting languages, database technologies, messaging technologies

Experience with vulnerability research

Behavioural Competencies

Strong communication skills, able to engage effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences

Collaborative team player who shares knowledge openly

Proactive approach to problem‑solving and client engagement

Adaptable, innovative, and comfortable working in fast‑paced environments

Why Join Through Guidant Global?

Guidant Global is a trusted partner in connecting talented professionals with impactful, forward‑thinking organisations. We support you throughout the recruitment process, offering transparent communication and a people‑first approach.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy