Application Developer

e.surv Chartered Surveyors

Kettering

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Income protection

Job summary

e.surv Chartered Surveyors in Kettering, UK is seeking a Senior Software Developer to design, build, test, and maintain our web applications, collaborating with stakeholders to meet business needs.

You will work across Python, Django, ReactJS, SQL databases and related technologies, following OWASP guidelines, TDD/BDD practices, and release processes. This role offers a path for technical leadership and continuous professional growth within a market-leading property risk specialist.

Qualifications

3+ years as a software developer (per job posting).
Strong knowledge of Python, Django, ReactJS and SQL-based DBs.
Experience with OWASP security practices and modern web development.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain Python/Django/ReactJS applications.
Collaborate with BAs and stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
Ensure code is documented and supports ongoing maintenance and upgrades.
Maintain data security and release processes in line with IT policies.

Skills

Python

Django

ReactJS

SQL

HTML5/CSS/JS

Security (OWASP)

TDD/BDD

CI/CD

Education

Relevant Degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Azure DevOps

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Linux CLI

Job description

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Application Developer - Kettering, UK

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The opportunity

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 anSenior 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

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.
PRE EMPLOYMENTSCREENING -Allofour employeeshave topass a Criminal Records Disclosure and Credit Referencing Process in order to work with our lender clients, if you are unsure on this, ask the team and we'll be happy to explain the process.

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