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Skytek is an award-winning software company specialising in creating innovative solutions for a range of complex and demanding industries.

Why Skytek?

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that combines cutting-edge technology, a dynamic work environment, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact? Look no further than Skytek! As a leading innovator in the technology industry, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values creativity, collaboration, and personal growth.

An inclusive environment

Skytek is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace that is welcoming to all. Skytek is firmly opposed to any form of discrimination according to ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or age. Our core belief is that diverse teams mean better results, with a wide range of skills and backgrounds contributing to a greater whole, and our culture is one of hiring the best and helping them thrive.

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Available Positions

We currently don’t have any open positions. However, we are always interested in hearing from talented people. Please feel free to upload your C.V.

Available Positions

We are looking for talented people to join our team at Skytek. Apply below.

5 YEARS EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL: PYTHON, DJANGO &  AWS

Job Description:

Skytek is seeking a Technical Lead to oversee the development and enhancement of our core products. This role is crucial in driving the strategic and technical direction of our Python/Django-based web applications. The Technical Lead will be responsible for overseeing both hands-on development and team collaboration, ensuring project success and alignment with customer requirements. You will leverage your deep technical expertise in Python, Django, and PostgreSQL, combined with production experience in Docker and AWS (with a preference for Terraform) to deliver reliable, scalable solutions. The role requires strong leadership capabilities and the ability to communicate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development of new web applications, contributing hands-on where necessary.
  • Drive the ongoing support and enhancement of existing Geospatial web applications for key Skytek clients.
  • Oversee the implementation, build, and maintenance of web applications based on requirements.
  • Collaborate with Skytek’s European development team and guide technical direction.
  • Ensure alignment of technical and strategic goals and mentor team members on best practices and new technologies.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Minimum BSc in Computer Science (or equivalent).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in web application development with a strong background in Django and Python.
  • Proven experience leading technical projects and teams.
  • Strong proficiency in building and maintaining REST APIs.
  • Extensive experience with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL.
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS).
  • Experience in Docker and AWS environments, ideally with Terraform for infrastructure as code.
Desirable:
  • Portfolio or examples of previous work.
  • Experience with asynchronous tasks in Python (e.g., Celery) and/or stream processing (e.g., Kafka).
  • Knowledge of Agile toolsets such as JIRA and Confluence.
  • Familiarity with big data concepts and open-source frameworks.
  • Proficiency with automated build processes and version control systems

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ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE: 5 years + experience in web application product development using Python/Django and Javascript/TypeScript/React web technology stack

Job Description:

Skytek is looking for a full-stack web developer responsible for the development of application front-ends and back-ends using the latest web technologies.

The developer is expected to be highly technically proficient in Python, Django and also have experience with JavaScript, TypeScript and React framework. Experience with Docker orchestration and AWS environments, specifically Terraform is also an advantage. Hybrid position.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and support current web applications for key Skytek clients.
  • Based on client requirements implement, build, and maintain web applications.
  • Collaborate with the current development team.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Minimum BSc in Computer Science (or equivalent)
  • 5 years’ experience in web application product development using Python/Django and Javascript/TypeScript/React web technology stack (key skill)
  • Experience with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL
  • Experience using JSON, XML, RESTful API’s
  • Knowledge of Docker, AWS
Desirable:
  • Experience with software in geospatial domain
  • Viewable examples of previous work
  • Experience with Agile toolsets, i.e. JIRA and Confluence
  • Knowledge of big data concept and open-source frameworks
  • Use of automated build process tools, version control systems, REST APIs

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ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:  5 yrs Typescript/Javascript/React

Job Description:

This role will be a hybrid role, to work on our core products and major customer solutions. Skytek is looking for a front-end developer responsible for the development of modern web front-ends using the latest technologies. The developer is expected to be highly technically proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript and React Framework and has experience with porting large scale projects into modern front-end technology stacks.

The application domain will be Geospatial in nature so a strong knowledge of specialized geospatial libraries such as Leaflet will be required. Experience with working in a team with designers providing mockups with Figma is also required.

Production experience with Docker and AWS environments is an advantage.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and support current web applications for key Skytek clients
  • Based on requirements implement, build and maintain web applications.
  • Collaborate with the current European development team.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Minimum BSc in Computer Science (or equivalent)
  • 5 years’ experience in web application front-end development using Typescript/Javascript/React stack (key skill)
  • Experience in working with  REST APIs and collaborating with backend developers on API requirements and development.
  • Experience with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL
  • Experience using JSON, XML
  • Knowledge and preferred experience with Leaflet, CesiumJS and other GIS frameworks
  • Knowledge of Docker and AWS ecosystem
Desirable:
  • Viewable examples of previous work
  • Experience with Agile toolsets, i.e. JIRA and Confluence
  • Use of automated build process tools, version control systems

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MINIMUM 5 YEARS PYTHON &  DJANGO EXPERIENCE

Company Introduction:

Skytek is an award-winning software solutions company specialising in the creation of innovative solutions for a range of complex and demanding industries including the space industry.

The key to Skytek’s success is taking the technology it has developed for space and applying it to other sectors including aviation, insurance and marine. Since its formation Skytek has grown into a world class software solution provider developing solutions that are intelligent, platform-independent and adaptable.

Job Description:

This role will be a hybrid, working on our core products and major customer solutions. The developer is expected to be highly technically proficient in Python, Django, PostgreSQL  to be able to write, deploy and maintain web applications. Production experience with Docker and AWS environments, specifically using Terraform to deploy web applications is also an advantage.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and support current  web applications for key Skytek clients
  • Based on requirements implement, build and maintain web applications.
  • Collaborate with the current European development team.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Minimum BSc in Computer Science (or equivalent)
  • 5 years experience in web application product development using Django framework (key skill)
  • Experience developing with Python
  • Experience in building REST APIs
  • Experience with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL
  • Experience developing with JavaScript, HTML5, DOM, CSS
  • Experience using JSON, XML.
  • Knowledge of Docker, AWS
Desirable:
  • Viewable examples of previous work
  • Knowledge of Docker and AWS ECS
  • Experience with asynchronous tasks in Python (Celery) and/or stream processing (Kafka)
  • Experience with Agile toolsets, i.e. JIRA and Confluence
  • Knowledge of big data concept and open source frameworks
  • Use of automated build process tools, version control systems.

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