Application Developer

LSL Property Services plc; Kettering; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LSL Property Services plc is seeking a Senior Software Developer to design, build, test and maintain web applications. You will provide technical leadership across projects, collaborating with business stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable software solutions.

The role emphasizes Django/Python and ReactJS development, strong SQL/database knowledge, and adherence to secure coding and deployment practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years+ experience with creating Python, Django, ReactJS applications.
• Experience administering Microsoft SQL servers, PostgreSQL, and related DBMS.
• Proven Django framework experience and web development with HTML5/CSS/JS.
• Understanding of OWASP and secure coding practices.
• Experience with backups, deployments, and change control processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications and services.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Ensure code is well documented and supports knowledge sharing.
• Maintain and update applications with proper release processes.
• Support and document all related applications and data workflows.

Skills

Python

Django

ReactJS

SQL

HTML5

JavaScript

Linux

TDD/BDD

Docker

Azure DevOps

Education

Relevant Degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Azure DevOps

SQL Server

Job description

UK-Kettering

Trading since 1989, e.surv Chartered Surveyors is the UK's number one residential surveyor and the largest provider of property risk expertise and residential surveying services. To put it into numbers, we complete more than one property inspection every 12 seconds and employ over 600 surveyors from Land’s End to John O’Groats and Northern Ireland. This gives us the flexibility to offer nationwide coverage combined with invaluable local knowledge.

We're part of the LSL Property Services Group PLC which includes household names Your Move and Reeds Rains as well as the mortgage network PRIMIS. We work with lenders, intermediaries, social housing entities and estate agents in addition to private customers.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Software developer.

Role Purposes

The role is to develop, test, and maintain our software applications, provides technical leadership, and collaborates with stakeholders to meet business needs.

Main Accountabilities

• Application Development - 3 years + experience with creating Python, Django, ReactJS applications
• Experience in administering Microsoft SQL servers, PostgreSQL and other relational database management systems, maintenance plans, database user and security audit with a proven track record on how to achieve maximum database performance by analysing execution plans, indexes, query performance tuning and other SQL best practices.
• Proven and demonstrable experience in web programming using the Django framework
• Experience using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript, to create web apps from scratch, with strong attention to detail
• A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices
• Full understanding of the OWASP framework. Enforcement of the framework throughout all coding
• Create, maintain and coordinate backup mechanisms for the purposes of business continuity while maintaining a high level of data availability, in line with IT processes and procedures.
• Maintain/update current applications, always ensuring that change and release processes are followed.
• Work with BAs to ensure that solutions are fit-for-purpose and will deliver the expected benefits.
• Ensure that code is well documented, and that knowledge is shared wherever possible. Provide ongoing support for all code written.
• Provide application support for all related applications.
• Create and maintain application documentation. Adhere to Quality Management guidelines, as directed, in line with the framework of ISO 9001. Ensure own H&S, and that of colleagues by complying with both legal and policy requirements. To cover the full development lifecycle from design and planning through to development, testing and deliver

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Strong working knowledge of programming (Swift, ReactJS, Docker, Django, Python, HTML 5) and techniques thereof
• Excellent working knowledge of relational database management systems including SQL.
• Expertise in provision, implementation, maintenance and evolution of the e.surv data warehouse, databases and associated technology whilst also ensuring maximum performance from systems.
• Good working knowledge of the Linux and Windows command line interfaces.
• Good working knowledge of user interface design technologies.
• Ability to coach junior team members and help them develop
• Able to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive information
• Working using TDD or BDD
• Unit testing

Desirable

• Azure DevOps
• Experience of working with Scrum or Kanban, PSM, PSD
• Knowledge and full grasp of concepts surrounding data integrity and security in all aspects of development
• ITIL principles
• Knowledge of software development processes - SDLC
• ML experience

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience as a software developer

PRE EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

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e.surv is an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds, and we do not discriminate based on disability or individual needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.