Mid Level Software Engineer

Stonebridge Group - Mortgage & Insurance Network; Basildon; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in the finance sector is looking for a Mid Level Software Engineer. This role involves contributing to the development and maintenance of the Revolution platform, working in an Agile environment, and fostering a collaborative culture. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in .NET technologies and problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication skills to work effectively across teams.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance program

Company sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Pension plan

Employee referral scheme

Death in service cover

Qualifications

• Commercial experience using the Microsoft stack.
• Proficient in .NET, .NET Core, MVC, WebForms.
• Experience with Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Revolution platform.
• Collaborate on design discussions for new features.
• Participate actively in Agile team processes.

Skills

.NET

C#

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Agile Methodologies

SQL

Education

3+ years of commercial experience in Software Engineering

Job description

Due to continued business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Mid Level Software Engineer to join our team. The role is primarily remotewith occasional onsite meetings in Milton Keynes, Basildon, and Nottingham. We are offering a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

The role

This role offers the chance to contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of our Revolution platform and other critical applications. As a valued member of our development team, you'll help us build new features and enhance our technical capabilities.

We are looking for a motivated engineer to join our Agile team. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating requirements into clean, efficient, and well-engineered code. You will be expected to communicate clearly and effectively with other members of the development team, project stakeholders, and our test/support teams.

Key responsibilities:

What You'll Do

• Contribute to Development:Work on significant features and modules, supporting development from the design phase through to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate on Design:Participate in discussions on the technical design of new features and enhancements, with a focus on learning and contributing to our standards for scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Uphold Code Quality, Standards, and Security:Enhance code quality through participation in code reviews and by adhering to established standards and best practices.
• Technical Problem Solving:Analyse technical challenges and collaborate with the team to implement effective solutions.
• Performance Optimization:Help identify and resolve performance bottlenecks by implementing optimizations to ensure a smooth user experience.
• Continuous Improvement:Suggest areas for process improvements and contribute to the evolution of our development practices.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:Work closely with front-line support, users, and other technical teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs in the code and the overall application.
• Build System Knowledge:Develop a strong understanding of the system to assist users and other staff members, contributing to a positive user experience.
• Participate in Agile Processes:Actively contribute to team meetings such as Daily Scrums, design meetings, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to Documentation:Assist in the development and maintenance of clear and comprehensive technical documentation for our digital platforms.
• Research and Development:Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, sharing relevant findings with the team.

Requirements:

• 3 + years of commercial experienceas a software engineer using the Microsoft stack.
• Proficiency in .NET, .NET Core, MVC, WebForms, C# or VB.Net and Entity Framework, with a good understanding of common development patterns. Experience with Blazor or Telerik is a plus.
• Experience with Gitor another source control system, including branching and merging.
• Experience developing and maintaining web applications.
• Proven ability to work within an Agile development environment.
• Good SQL skills, particularly the ability to write optimised queries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to discuss technical topics with the team.
• A collaborative team player who is eager to learn from and contribute to the team.
• A proactive, motivated individual with a passion for technology and a commitment to delivering high-quality software.
• Competitivesalary and company benefits package
• Great company culture
• Flexibility to work from homeor hybrid from either of the Basildon or Chilwell officesif preferred
• 2 days off per annum for charity / communityvolunteering
• 2 half days paid leave for 'me time' to support mental and physical wellbeing
• 1 day paid leavefor 'team time'joining yourteam ina volunteering / community service activity
• Full programme of employee engagement activities
• Company reward and recognition schemes
• Discounts off online and high street shopping through our employee benefits platform
• Company sick pay
• Option to buy / sell up to 5 additional days annual leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• £500 employee referral scheme
• Death in service insurance cover
• Critical illness insurance cover

How to apply

Apply with CV. If you require any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know.

If you require any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know.

Individuals with different cultures, perspectives and experiences are at the heart of the way Stonebridge and Revolution work. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, and ex-offenders.

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