Software Engineers

1st Central; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

Flexible locations

Collaborative culture

Zusammenfassung

1st Central is looking for three talented Software Engineers to shape the future of our core insurance platform. Working in a collaborative Scrum team, you will design, develop, and support features across Angular, .NET, and SQL, delivering value to our customers and colleagues.

The role offers flexible hybrid working across locations, opportunities to learn modern technologies, and a culture that values continuous improvement, pair programming, and strong coding standards.

Qualifikationen

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML/CSS, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL, Angular, Microsoft .NET).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles.
• Experience developing in C# .NET environment; Angular frontend; SQL databases.

Aufgaben

• Work in a Scrum team across the full development stack (Angular, .NET, SQL).
• Collaborate to design and deliver solutions for existing issues and new features.
• Create and maintain unit tests to support development.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement efforts.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Engage in pair programming and sprint reviews.
• Mentor peers and foster team cohesion.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Cloud concepts

CI/CD

Docker/Kubernetes

Git

Agile/Scrum

REST APIs

Angular

.NET

SQL/NoSQL

DevOps principles

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jobbeschreibung

• You'll work within a Scrum team across the full development stack (e.g. Angular, .NET, SQL).
• You'll collaborate within the scrum team to design and deliver solutions to existing issues and new features.
• You'll create and maintain unit tests to support the development of your code.
• You'll write clean, scalable, and efficient code.
• You'll work to the agreed prioritisation of requirements for development and to the agreed delivery dates against these requirements by understanding the business priorities, the technical capability and the strategies of both the business and technology.
• You'll provide Ad-hoc support outside of core hours.
• You'll design and produce any necessary supporting documentation to enable IT to manage new components/ processes.
• You'll participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement.
• You'll troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• You'll actively participate in all agile ceremonies.
• You'll actively engage in pair programming sessions to share knowledge, improve code quality, and foster team cohesion.
• You'll support a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring peers, sharing knowledge, and encouraging open feedback.
• You'll participate in sprint review sessions to demonstrate recent work, share technical insights, and celebrate team achievements.
• You'll comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times
• You'll ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times
  Backend Development: You'll need proven experience developing within a C# .NET environment
• Frontend Development: You'll be proficient in web development, specifically using Angular
• Database Management: You'll need significant knowledge and ability within SQL
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Agile Delivery: Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies, with experience contributing to iterative development and continuous improvement practices.
• Problem Solving & Communication: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders., Proven experience in software development
• Proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML/CSS, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL, Angular, Microsoft .NET)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience of SQL writing and general database designs.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Understanding of a service-based approach to technology, including component, service oriented and event driven architectures
• Experience of developing solutions utilising cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of DevOps principles
• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Behaviours

• Commercially focussed and results driven
• Emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• An organised and proactive approach
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• A flexible approach and positive attitude
• Strives to drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business
  At 1st Central, everything starts with our people.

As one of the UK's leading motor and home insurers, we use smart technology, data and great service to make insurance fast, fair and simple for over 1.4 million customers. We're proud to create an environment where people feel supported, trusted and able to grow - whether that's developing new skills, taking on fresh challenges or making a real impact every day. If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for 3 talented Software Engineers to help shape the future of our core insurance platform. Working as part of a collaborative Scrum team, you'll design, develop, and support both existing and new features that deliver real value to our customers and colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects, leverage modern technologies and engineering practices, and contribute to the continuous evolution of a business-critical platform within a supportive and agile environment. We're big on flexible hybrid working. Our teams are based across Salford Quays (Manchester), Haywards Heath (West Sussex), and Guernsey. We primarily work from home but value collaboration, so we come together in person to keep ideas flowing, typically once a month. Prefer being in the office more often? That works for us too.