Software Engineer

Department: IT

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Home United Kingdom

Description

As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and support of our in-house applications and SaaS products across the Davies estate. Our projects are developed within a Scrum Agile Framework, so experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in defining and adhering to development patterns and standards
• Develop and support applications using C#, .NET Core and React
• Working in Test Driven Development and automated testing and deployments
• Contribute to various development projects as needed across different business areas
• Support business as usual activities or project deadlines, including out-of-hours work when required

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Proven experience in C#, .NET Core, test automation, and Azure
• Experience in a front end JavaScript framework such as React
• Background in TDD and automated testing
• Experience with micro services, containerization and site reliability engineering
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum frameworks
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Job Benefits

Career & Purpose

• Davies Innovation Lab
• Leadership training programme
• Funding for professional qualifications
• Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities

Environmental & Social

• The Davies Foundation
• Local charity funding
• Pennies To Heaven
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee volunteering programme

Financial Health

• Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution
• My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
• Life assurance: x4
• Refer a Friend
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lease car salary sacrifice
• Davies Incentive Plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing

• Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
• Discounts with 100's of UK retailers
• EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
• 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
• Flexible working; hybrid, work from home or join a collaborative office space
• Dress for your day
• Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage
• Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan