Developer

Heywood; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Regular socials

Job summary

Heywood in Altrincham is seeking a strong Java developer to join a Scrum team. You will build and deploy new products and features for our expanding customer base in a hybrid, collaboration‑friendly environment.

You’ll work with Senior and Principal Developers, UX Designers, product experts and Test Analysts to deliver high quality code. You’ll be comfortable with modern Java, automation, and continuous integration while helping improve how we work.

Qualifications

• Strong Java developer able to deliver quality code as part of a team.
• Keen to work in an Agile environment.
• Eager to participate in your team and collaborate with Senior and Principal Developers.
• Comfortable working in an existing codebase, but know when to ask for help from your team.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy new products and features in Scrum teams.
• Collaborate with UX Designers, product experts, Test Analysts and customers.
• Contribute to improvements in development workflow and processes.

Skills

Java

Agile

Team collaboration

Code maintenance

Problem solving

Job description

About You

• Strong Java developer able to deliver quality code as part of a team
• Keen to work in an Agile environment
• Eager to participate in your team and collaborate with Senior and Principal Developers
• Comfortable working in an existing codebase, but know when to ask for help from your team

The Role

As a member of one of our Scrum teams you will build and deploy new products and features that meet the needs of our expanding customer base. Heywood is a company that’s just right for the next stage in your career. Why? As a long-established and successful business, we can provide stability, support, and growth opportunities, all while being the right size for you to make an impact and be recognised and valued for your contributions. You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects and see the impact of your work in a dynamic and encouraging environment.

We are located in Altrincham, in a workspace that promotes collaboration and facilitates hybrid working with great tech, AV equipment, and flexible spaces.

First and foremost, you will be a strong Java developer, but we’re not just looking for great coders. We’re looking for problem solvers who are keen to share their ideas and help improve the way we work. As a proactive and inquisitive developer, you'll be passionate about collaborating with and contributing to the professional growth of your team. You'll also be comfortable working with other specialists such as UX Designers, product experts, Test Analysts and, of course, our customers.

You'll be working on a modern JDK (we currently use Amazon Corretto 17) and with a variety of approaches such as pair programming, automated testing, and continuous integration - all backed by DevOps technologies such as Chef, Vagrant, Kubernetes, Terraform, Packer and Docker (though we don’t expect you to know all these). Our culture encourages continuous improvement, so you’ll have the opportunity to help investigate new tech, frameworks, and processes.

Our Assessment Process

Your application will be reviewed by our Principal Developers. If selected, you’ll be invited to an interview, where you will:

• Work on a Java coding task with one of our Developers.
• Have a chat with two of our Principal Developers to learn more about you and for you to learn about us.

About Us

Heywood combines a passion for software with Agile methodologies to create modern software and data solutions and services for businesses, pension providers and third parties that help transform how their members and customers manage their lifelong financial journeys.

Working for an expanding established market leader, you will have a real voice to influence our evolution. Continued learning and progression is ingrained in our daily life, encouraged through a variety of forums from e-learning subscriptions and a regular down-tools day (“Hive Day”) and communities of practice for learning and experimentation. Our open culture encourages wide participation and innovation.

We also reward our hard work through regular socials, organised by our people. Socials events include fiercely competitive bake-offs, Pride month office parties, sporting events, games nights and much more!

We are committed to a hybrid working model, combining remote and office-based working.

Discover more at: https://heywood.com/vacancies

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EDI statement

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Heywood is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Heywood.