Developer

Babcock International; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Developer to join their team focusing on nuclear decommissioning projects. The role involves developing and maintaining software applications, collaboration with clients to meet requirements, and enhancing existing systems. Candidates must have proven experience with C#, JavaScript, and SQL, alongside a degree in Computer Science or equivalent. A strong benefits package, including generous holidays and development opportunities, is offered. Positions are available in several UK locations with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience with C#, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Background in maintaining and developing existing applications alongside new project work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications using C#, ASP.Net, SQL Server.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions.
• Enhance existing systems and design new features.
• Work closely with a small team to tackle technical challenges.
• Ensure code quality and system reliability through testing.

Skills

C#

JavaScript

SQL

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

As a Developer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of projects that support the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and its mission to safely decommission nuclear sites across the UK. You’ll work on a suite of applications that drive project performance, maintaining and enhancing existing systems while developing new solutions to meet evolving client needs. Day-to-day you’ll be required to:

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications using C#, ASP.Net, SQL Server, and JavaScript frameworks.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Enhance existing systems and design new features to improve performance and usability.
• Work closely with a small, supportive team to tackle technical challenges.
• Ensure code quality and system reliability through rigorous testing and documentation.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 37 hours per week based in Warrington (Cheshire), Leicester (Leicestershire), Moor Row (Cumbria) or Bristol site. Hybrid working patterns are available.

Required Skills

• Proven experience with C#, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Background in maintaining and developing existing applications alongside new project work.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Security Clearance – The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading – a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Cavendish Nuclear is a leader within the UK nuclear industry, part of Babcock International Group. We provide a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost‑effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.