Graduate Software Developer

Bigchange Limited; Hertford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking Software Engineers to join their agile teams. You will design and implement high-quality applications using C#, .NET Core, and other technologies. The position offers a dynamic work environment and numerous opportunities for professional growth, including benefits like private health insurance and flexible working time.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Private Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Insurance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Flexible working environment

Career progression opportunities

Diverse training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Software Engineering (ideally 2+ years).
• Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proficiency in modular application design.

Responsibilities

• Design and build modular, testable applications.
• Develop responsive front-end components.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

React

TypeScript

SQL databases

NoSQL systems

Agile methodologies

TDD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

To support our ambitious growth plans, we are actively recruiting for Software Engineers to support three of our high-performing Engineering Pods. Our Engineering Teams are agile, hands-on coders, providing technical solutions across the SDLC to ensure our software development meets the ongoing and diverse needs of our customers. We have a variety of technical challenges and ambitions to lead the way for Field Service professionals to get their jobs done more efficiently and effectively. You will utilise an arsenal of market-leading tools and techniques to implement, test, and deliver high-quality, reliable products or services at pace. We believe a culture for constant innovation is the key to staying ahead of the competition!

Responsibilities

• Design and build modular, testable applications using C# and .NET Core, along with React and TypeScript.
• Develop responsive front-end components and intuitive UIs
• Work with MSSQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB to build and optimize data-driven features
• Implement and maintain clean RESTful APIs
• Apply TDD to ensure code quality, performance, and scalability
• Participate in peer code reviews and architectural planning
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and CI / CD pipelines

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Software Engineering (ideally 2+ years)
• Hands-on technical skills with C# / .NET Core / React / TypeScript
• Solid experience with SQL databases (i.e. Microsoft SQL or PostgreSQL) and NoSQL systems (MongoDB)
• Proficiency in modular application design and clean architecture principles
• Hands-on experience with TDD, unit testing, and automated test frameworks
• Working knowledge of Agile-based approaches
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Nice to Have(s): Worked with API integrations, or similar
• Experience with Docker / Kubernetes or other container technologies
• Cloud experience (Azure or AWS preferred)
• Exposure to messaging systems or event-driven architecture

Company values

• We Are One Team
• We Are Customer Centric
• We Are Growth Minded
• We Are Accountable
• We Celebrate Success

Benefits

• A generous annual leave entitlement plus a personal leave entitlement
• Private Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (24 / 7 confidential support on relationships, bereavement, finances)
• Life Insurance
• Company pension scheme, with 5% employer contribution
• Generous Parental Leave Program
• Home Office Allowance
• Paid Volunteer Leave Days
• Public Holiday Exchange Scheme
• Enjoy up to 4 weeks a year of flexible 'Work from Anywhere' time
• Talent Referral Programme - get rewarded for referring a friend to join our team
• Cyclescheme, a salary sacrifice to treat yourself to a bike & equipment
• Home & Tech Scheme, a salary sacrifice to treat yourself to some new tech
• A discounts and cash back scheme
• Flexible working environment
• Casual dress and relaxed office environment
• Happy hours and office games
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• Diverse training & internal networking opportunities across all of our product lines
• Check out our website for more about working at Simpro Group

Simpro, AroFlo, BigChange & ClockShark are equal opportunity employers with a best-of-class onboarding program and supportive team environments. This means that we want everyone to feel welcome and offer equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other non-performance factor.

If you’d like to join a fun and progressive organisation, where there are opportunities to develop your career, please apply with your CV and covering letter. Please note: no agencies will be accepted in the recruitment of this role. Any CVs provided to Simpro Software by agencies will be treated as a gift.