Applications Developer – Life-Saving Tech (12–24m Contract)

Rnli; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holid​

Outstanding pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

RNLI is seeking an Applications Developer to join the team in Poole on a temporary basis for up to 24 months. The role focuses on delivering modern digital applications that support lifesaving work, collaborating across development, design, and product teams, and driving secure, accessible software throughout the lifecycle.

You will work across the full stack, build APIs, use CMS platforms, and continuously improve development standards while staying curious about new technologies that deliver

Qualifications

• Professional experience developing web applications using front-end and back-end technologies.
• Experience with languages and technologies such as C#, .NET, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, Tailwind and CSS, or comparable modern development tools.
• Experience using a reactive front-end frameworks such as Vue or React.
• An understanding of responsive design, accessibility and compatibility across different devices and browsers.
• Experience working with APIs, system integrations and structured data.
• Experience using Git-based source control, code reviews and modern development and deployment practices.
• An understanding of how to write secure, reliable, testable and maintainable code.
• The ability to work collaboratively, explain technical ideas clearly and contribute positively to a multidisciplinary team.
• A practical, user-focused approach to solving problems, with curiosity, creativity and enthusiasm for learning.
• A degree in computer science, information technology or a related subject, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain modern, responsive applications using technologies such as .NET, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, Tailwind and CSS.
• Build engaging and accessible user experiences using reactive front-end frameworks such as Vue and React.
• Develop and consume APIs, helping our applications, data and digital platforms work together effectively.
• Work with modern content management platforms, including traditional and headless CMS architectures.
• Use Git and Azure DevOps to manage source code, peer reviews, automated build and release pipelines, deployments and development work.
• Produce clean, well-structured and maintainable code, supported by appropriate automated testing and technical documentation.
• Help improve our development standards, reusable components, processes and ways of working.
• Work closely with colleagues to understand real user needs and turn them into practical, easy-to-use solutions.
• Consider security, accessibility, performance and data protection throughout the development lifecycle.
• Investigate problems, learn from feedback and continuously improve the applications and services we provide.
• Share your knowledge, contribute ideas and support other developers as part of a collaborative and welcoming team.
• Stay curious about emerging technology and help identify where it could deliver genuine value for the RNLI.

Skills

C#

.NET

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML

Tailwind

CSS

Vue

React

Education

Degree in computer science / IT or equivalent

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

RNLI is seeking an Applications Developer to join the team in Poole on a temporary basis for up to 24 months. The role focuses on delivering modern digital applications that support lifesaving work, collaborating across development, design, and product teams, and driving secure, accessible software throughout the lifecycle.

You will work across the full stack, build APIs, use CMS platforms, and continuously improve development standards while staying curious about new technologies that deliver