Senior Consulting Engineer (Armakuni Synapses -...

Join the Armakuni Synapses Network: A Community of Expert Consultants

Armakuni is a team of highly experienced software engineers dedicated to helping complex organisations build high-performing software teams. We accelerate the delivery of business outcomes by driving behavioural change through coaching, training, and pair programming. Our approach involves identifying gaps in an organisation's engineering capability and transferring our skills and knowledge to create sustainable change and a culture of continuous improvement.

This isn't an advertisement for an immediate, full-time role. Instead, we are excited to invite talented Senior Consulting Engineers to join Armakuni Synapses – our strategic internal program designed to build a dynamic and readily available network of highly skilled contractors. The Synapses program empowers us to rapidly deploy the precise talent our clients need, minimising delays and maximising engagement momentum for future project-based opportunities.

About the Armakuni Synapses Program:

Armakuni Synapses is your gateway to engaging with exciting client projects that align with your expertise. At the heart of this program is a meticulous vetting process, ensuring that each contractor aligns with Armakuni's core values, technical standards, and consultancy prowess. This guarantees that only the most qualified professionals join our pool. We use a sophisticated skill tagging system to categorise contractors by specific proficiencies, enabling us to quickly match the perfect contractor to each engagement's unique requirements.

What you would do when engaged on a client project:

Your role will be diverse and impactful, varying based on client needs. You might:

• Design, build, and deliver bespoke, immersive training programs on modern software development practices.
• Embed within a client team, delivering value while enhancing their practices through your coaching skills.
• Lead an Armakuni team on an outcome-based software delivery project, architecting and iteratively implementing simple solutions to complex business needs.
• Collaborate with our internal teams, bringing technical expertise to a range of projects, potentially focused on cloud engineering or infrastructure work.

We champion modern software engineering methods and you'll be working in agile environments, often utilising XP practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Pair Programming to improve communication, collaboration, and delivery speed.

What you'll bring to our Synapses Community:

The most crucial attributes are your attitude and learning agility. We are looking for individuals who are:

• Bright, flexible, intellectually curious, and self-aware.
• Passionate about learning, sharing knowledge, and continuous improvement.
• Experienced in software engineering, and/or data teams in an enterprise environment.
• Deeply knowledgeable in Cloud Native principles and practices (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficient in programming with multiple languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node, Javascript, React – though we are open to others).
• Understanding of software engineering architecture.
• An advocate for practices such as Pair Programming, Ensemble (Mob) Programming, Test-Driven Development, and continuous integration.
• Practised in developing maintainable software and agile ways of working.
• Experienced in facilitation, coaching, or mentoring.
• Experienced in leading a team and/or driving change.
• Able to influence and manage client stakeholders.
• Possessing great communication skills.
• Self-sufficient, with a high level of empathy to understand and immerse yourself in client aims.
• Willingness to travel within the UK, including occasional overnight stays, is a requirement for client engagements.

Benefits of Joining the Armakuni Synapses Community:

• Access to Engaging Projects: Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging projects with our clients.
• Part of a Vetted Network: Become a member of a select group of professionals recognised for their expertise.
• Community & Collaboration:
  • Regular newsletters to stay informed and engaged.
  • Meetups and workshops for networking and skill development.
  • Online forums for connection and collaboration.
  • Social events to encourage camaraderie.
  • Mentorship programs for guidance and support.
  • Feedback channels to ensure your voice is heard.
• Flexibility: Engage on a project-by-project basis, fitting with contractor working models.
• Fair Compensation: For engagements, day rates will be determined through upfront discussion, factoring in the project's budget and required time commitment.

Life at Armakuni (When Engaged):

When you're on an Armakuni project, you'll experience our open, transparent, and inclusive environment with a strong continuous learning culture. We host company-wide events every Friday to share knowledge and build our internal community. We believe in a strong work-life balance to help our team perform at their best.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are a priority for us. Diversity of thought and representation helps us understand our clients' concerns and create better solutions. We are an inclusive employer and aim to create an environment that supports and includes everyone. We assess all candidates based on skills, so please let us know if we can offer any support or adjustments to our recruitment and work practices.

Interested in Joining Our Network?

If you are an experienced Senior Consulting Engineer interested in joining a flexible network of experts for future project-based engagements through our Armakuni Synapses program, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV, outlining your key skills, experience, and why you're interested in joining our contractor community. Successful applicants will be guided through our vetting process to join the Armakuni Synapses community, ready for future opportunities.