Full Stack Developer

The Granite Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialist insurance is seeking a Full Stack Developer in Liverpool. This role involves delivering quality software using React and C# .NET in a collaborative team environment. The company promotes continuous learning and offers generous benefits, creating an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement up to 35 days

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Colleague Assistance program for wellbeing

Access to flexible benefits platform

Ability to give back to charity

Qualifications

• Experience with Full Stack development, particularly in React and C# .NET.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with unit and integration testing.

Responsibilities

• Writing quality code built to specification.
• Contributing to daily scrum meetings and sprint planning.
• Demonstrating working software and participating in the development community.

Skills

React

C#

Unit testing

Integration testing

SQL

Tools

.NET Core

Azure

Job description

Working within one of our product-based development squads you’ll be responsible for delivering one of Acorn’s market leading specialist insurance products.

You’ll develop software as part of our React and C# .NET 8 Azure based eco-system.

You’ll need to be strong team worker and problem solver, keen to continuously learn and adapt.

What you will be doing:

• Writing quality code built to specification
• Writing unit and integration tests
• Contributing to daily scrum meetings
• Demonstrating your working software
• Contributing to sprint planning with tasks and estimations
• Being part of the wider Acorn back-end development community

Ideal Full Stack Skills:

• React
• HTML
• CSS
• TypeScript
• C#
• .NET Core plus knowledge of Framework
• Web API experience
• Unit testing
• Integration testing
• SQL/SQL Server

It would be very beneficial to have experience of some of the following technologies and patterns:

• Mediator Pattern
• MassTransit
• General experience in highly data intensive applications
• Keycloak

About Acorn Insurance

With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.

At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.

The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.

Why Acorn Insurance?

Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
• Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
• 6 Free Counselling sessions per year
• Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
• Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
• Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
• A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
• Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
• Company pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
• Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
• Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.

Reward, Recognition and Culture:

• Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
• A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
• Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
• Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!

All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.

Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships.

At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.