Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain web client and backend software across the full software development lifecycle.
• Lead the development of large web client and backend server applications.
• Capture and interpret customer and user requirements to deliver high-quality, reliable software solutions.
• Develop and maintain real-time and post-processed data analysis software, incorporating mathematical algorithms and data visualisation tools.
• Apply strong knowledge of C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET and front-end languages such as HTML, Javascript, Typescript and/or REACT to produce robust, scalable and maintainable code.
• Adhere to company coding standards, software documentation practices, version control and release management procedures.
• Develop and maintain software architecture using best practices, including multi-threading, design patters and SOLID principles.
• Plan, track and manage software development activities, working independently and collaboratively within agile teams to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Specify, install and maintain development tools and technologies, including version control systems IDEs, and testing frameworks (e.g. GitLab DevOps).
• Investigate and resolve complex software issues or feature requests raised by internal teams, representatives or customers.
• Contribute to research and development initiatives by identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in existing or new software products.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and management support to their team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree in engineering, mathematics or a scientific discipline.
• Significant professional experience (approximately 5+ years) as a web or software developer, including experience in a technical leadership and/or team leadership capacity.
• Professional experience leading, mentoring and managing the professional development of a team of engineers
• Strong programming skills In C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, HTML, Javascript, Typescript and/or React frameworks.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns and multi-threaded application development.
• Experience developing interactive web interfaces, including the use of data visualisation tools.
• Proficiency in version control, testing and release management practices, ideally using GitLab DevOps.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative software development environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a logical and creative approach to technical challenges.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to manage priorities of self and others and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to high standards of quality and continuous improvement.
• Able to make sound technical decisions and take ownership of outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and manage expectations.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary profit share bonus
• Holiday entitlement is 27 days plus 8 bank holidays
• 5% employee and 5% employer contributions through our salary sacrifice workplace pension scheme with Scottish Widows
• Private Medical Insurance
• Group Income Protection Insurance Scheme
• Death In Service Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 12 months service)

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