Backend Software Developer

DFDS UK & Ireland; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Grimsby is looking for a Backend Software Developer to contribute to software solution development using modern technologies. The role requires a relevant degree and 4+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly with C#.NET and AWS. Employees enjoy various benefits, including life assurance, pension schemes, and mental health support.

Benefits

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Full employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Cashback on health care

Access to Wellbeing platform

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Hands-on experience with C#.NET, VB.NET, AWS, Elasticsearch, Grafana, Kubernetes, Docker.
• Ability to grasp a complex event-driven domain.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of software solutions.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Be an active participant in architectural and system design discussions.
• Support existing business critical systems.

Skills

C#.NET

VB.NET

Amazon Web Services

Elasticsearch

Grafana

Kubernetes

Docker

RDS (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL)

Education

Relevant degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Backend Software Developer

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

Define your own and our collective future by working with the latest tools and technology.

You will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the design, development and deployment of software solutions utilizing C#.NET, VB.NET, Amazon Web Services, Elasticsearch, Grafana, Kubernetes, Docker and RDS (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and operate effectively within an Agile SCRUM development team
• Being an active participant in Architectural and system design discussions
• Working with established coding standards, meeting performance requirements, maintaining high-quality and scalable software
• Supporting existing business critical systems

About you

• A relevant degree in a Computer Science related field or equivalent qualifications and experience
• 4+ years of professional experience in software engineering
• Have had hands-on experience including but not limited to C#.NET, VB.NET, AWS (SNS, SQS, Lambda, Cognito, DynamoDB, S3, KMS, etc.), Elasticsearch, Grafana, Kubernetes, Docker and relational databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Ability to grasp a complex event-driven domain
• Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex topics in a tailored manner for the target audience

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to Breeze, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.