Lead Web Developer

Moneyfacts Group plc; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial data publisher is seeking a Lead Web Developer in Norwich. This role involves leading a small team in maintaining software, developing applications, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have 5+ years experience in a senior development role, strong skills in C# and web development, along with the ability to work under pressure. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including holiday time, enhanced pension, and more.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Enhanced Workplace Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Free unlimited access to a GP

Training and development opportunities

Free car parking

Electric vehicle charging points

Locker rooms with showers

Fully air-conditioned offices

Discounted local bus travel

Qualifications

• Preferred 5+ years’ experience in a senior development role.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Proven experience in C# and Web Development.
• Experience with JavaScript front end frameworks, MVC, and web-services.
• Ability to work under pressure with an eye for detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing software for smooth operations.
• Develop Web and/or Windows Applications to meet business needs.
• Produce and maintain documentation, designs, and diagrams.
• Adhere to and challenge development methodology.
• Mentor team members.

Skills

C#

Web Development

JavaScript

MVC

vue.js

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Test-driven Development

Good Communication

Job description

About Us

Moneyfacts Group is the UK’s leading publisher of personal finance data used throughout the UK financial industry including the Bank of England, HM Treasury and the UK Government. Virtually every bank and building society in the UK uses Moneyfacts’ product and market data services.

The Role

We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic Lead Web Developer to join a small team working in an agile like environment supporting and designing a wide variety of websites and applications that are extensively data driven.

The role would suit a Senior Developer looking to take the next step into a Lead role. We are looking for someone with attention to detail and strong teamworking skills to be the technical lead for a small project team.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• Maintenance of existing software to support continuous and smooth operations.
• Development of Web and/or Windows Applications to satisfy business requirements.
• Production and maintenance of documentation, designs and diagrams where applicable.
• To adhere to, and challenge, the Moneyfacts development methodology (Coding standards, code reviews, unit testing etc.).
• To propose designs for software modules and develop prototypes where applicable.
• Mentor other members of the team as appropriate.
  
  

This role offers the right person a chance to be part of a friendly team who work closely together and are passionate about what they do.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Preferred 5+ years’ experience in a senior development role.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Proven and demonstrable experience in C# and Web Development.
• Experience with JavaScript front end frameworks, MVC, vue.js and web-services.
• Ability to understand complex problems and break them down into logical steps.
• Ability to work under pressure with an eye for detail and quality
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Good team worker with the ability to work unsupervised
• Have a clear understanding of software design, usage of patterns and test-driven development.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience is working within the Agile development methodology.
• An understanding of financial products and services.
  
  

Salary

Excellent salary commensurate with skills and experience

Hours

Full time 37.5 hrs per week Monday – Friday

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays + up to 3 days Long Service entitlement
• Birthday day off
• Enhanced Workplace Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme – free access to wellbeing and support tools
• GP24 – free unlimited 24/7 access to a GP
• Group Life Insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Free car parking for all staff, two private car parks
• Electric vehicle charging points
• Locker rooms with showers and hairdryer
• Fully air-conditioned offices
• Free football car parking on Norwich City FC match days
• Monday Motivation – Free treats on Mondays
• Access to discounted local bus travel