
Product Engineer at Arbor Education. Location: . Remote. Salary:. £60,000 - £65,000. About us. At Arbor, we’re on a mission to transform the way schools work for the better. . We believe in a future of work in schools where being challenged doesn’t mean being burnt out and overworked. Where data guides progress without overwhelming staff. And where everyone working in a school is reminded why they got into education every day. . Our MIS and school management tools are already making a difference in over 7,000 schools and trusts. Giving time and power back to staff, turning data into clear, actionable insights, and supporting happier working days. . At the heart of our brand is a recognition that the challenges schools face today aren’t just about efficiency, outputs and productivity - but about creating happier working lives for the people who drive education everyday: the staff. We want to make schools more joyful places to work, as well as learn. . . About the role. We are looking for a collaborative and engaging Product Engineer to join our Engineering team and help us advance the development of the company's core and AI systems, processes, and auxiliary services. The remit and focus of the role is to build AI and data-enabled features across the Arbor suite of products. It’s a broad and exciting role, so we’re looking for someone up for a challenge - if you’re a highly technical and knowledgeable Engineer, this is the role for you.. Core responsibilities. . Collaborate closely with other Engineers to solutionize complex feature requests, demonstrating a deeper understanding of system architecture.. . Drive the creation of detailed documentation for new feature developments, including diagrams, to enhance team comprehension and project sustainability.. . Take ownership of writing and implementing comprehensive tests around new features, ensuring robust test coverage and reliability.. . Produce well-architected and efficient code using advanced design patterns and methodologies, contributing to the overall system's scalability and performance.. . Actively participate in code reviews and pair programming sessions. . Participate in tech-talks and team-based learning, sharing knowledge and best practices within the team.. . About you. . Extensive experience with Object-Oriented languages and proven expertise in software development.. . Extensive experience PHP or Python, and demonstrable experience in the other. . Solid understanding of software engineering principles, such as SOLID, DRY, etc.. . Proficiency in relational database technologies.. . Continued positive and proactive approach to problem-solving.. . A team player, willing to muck in and help others when needed, driven personality who asks questions and actively participates in discussions. . Comfortable working in fast-paced development environments with a focus on experimentation. . Minimum 4 years of experience in software development. . Demonstrable passion for the development of AI-backed features, either professionally or through side-projects. . Bonus skills. . Past experience with enterprise solutions. . Front-end development experience, preferably using React. . Familiarity with Kanban methodology or other agile development processes. . Experience with cloud computing. . Experience with Docker and containerisation. . Familiarity with software best practices such as Refactoring, Clean Code, Domain-Driven Design, Test-Driven Development, etc.. . Company Location: United Kingdom.