Software Developer

The-Aa; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days' annual leave + holidays

Employer pension contribution (up to 7

Free AA breakdown membership from Day

GP access and wellbeing

Job summary

The AA is seeking a Software Developer in Basingstoke to design, develop, test and release high-quality software solutions that meet real business needs. You will work with users and stakeholders to turn requirements into robust applications across the lifecycle.

You'll use .NET Framework and .NET with C#, RESTful APIs and SQL Server, and help enhance existing applications for reliability and user experience in a hybrid setup with three office days per week.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Microsoft .NET Framework up to v4.8 and Microsoft .NET v10+ with C#.
• Knowledge of RESTful services using WebAPI.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server, including Azure SQL and TSQL.
• Good understanding of the software development lifecycle, with the ability to analyse requirements and design effective software solutions.
• Experience working with web application technologies and navigating, supporting and enhancing existing codebases.
• A collaborative, ownership led approach, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to organise your work around changing business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, well-crafted software that meets user and business needs.
• Work directly with users and stakeholders to understand, define and document requirements, translating them into effective technical solutions.
• Design and document systems, using prototyping where appropriate to validate solutions and user needs.
• Own delivery across the software development lifecycle, including development, unit and system testing, release and data migration.
• Support the ongoing performance, availability and functionality of applications, resolving issues and continuously improving solutions.
• Collaborate across the engineering environment to improve development practices, share knowledge and identify better ways of delivering software.

Skills

NET Framework

C#

RESTful API

SQL Server

Azure

Web applications

Tools

WCF

SOAP

VB.NET

Job description

Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid working, 3 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Why Join Us?

• Annual bonus
• Shape and embed The AA’s critical data governance operating model across a large, complex organisation
• Build a meaningful Group wide capability with strong executive sponsorship and the opportunity to influence how data is governed from an early stage
• Play a key role in ensuring trusted, high-quality data supports better decision making, customer outcomes and our growing Data and AI ambitions

For over a century, The AA has been keeping Britain moving. Today, millions of drivers trust us to be there when it matters most, and we're equally committed to supporting the people who make that possible. With a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating, we've built a culture where colleagues are empowered to grow, collaborate and make a real impact for our customers on every journey. Which has been recognised by Sunday Times “Best Places to Work” for the last two years.

Job Description

This is the Job

As a Software Developer within our Chief Technology Office Engineering function, you'll design, develop, test and release high-quality software solutions that meet real business and user needs. Working closely with users and stakeholders, you'll turn requirements into well-crafted applications and take ownership throughout the software development lifecycle.

You'll work across both established and modern Microsoft technologies, including .NET Framework and the latest .NET platform, C#, RESTful APIs and SQL Server. Alongside developing new solutions, you'll also support and enhance existing applications, helping us improve reliability, functionality and the experience we provide to our users.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, well-crafted software that meets user and business needs.
• Work directly with users and stakeholders to understand, define and document requirements, translating them into effective technical solutions.
• Design and document systems, using prototyping where appropriate to validate solutions and user needs.
• Own delivery across the software development lifecycle, including development, unit and system testing, release and data migration.
• Support the ongoing performance, availability and functionality of applications, resolving issues and continuously improving solutions.
• Collaborate across the engineering environment to improve development practices, share knowledge and identify better ways of delivering software.

What Do I Need?

You’ll Bring

• Good knowledge of Microsoft .NET Framework up to v4.8 and Microsoft .NET v10+ with C#.
• Knowledge of RESTful services using WebAPI.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server, including Azure SQL and TSQL.
• Good understanding of the software development lifecycle, with the ability to analyse requirements and design effective software solutions.
• Experience working with web application technologies and navigating, supporting and enhancing existing codebases.
• A collaborative, ownership led approach, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to organise your work around changing business priorities.

Nice to Have

• Experience of Agile software development and developing .NET solutions in cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of WCF or SOAP services, VB.NET or VB6, or an interest in software architecture and design patterns.

Additional Information

Belonging at The AA

At The AA, we value the unique perspectives, experiences and ideas that our people bring. We've nurtured a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work.

Through our employee communities and inclusion initiatives, we’ve created opportunities for people to connect, share experiences and influence positive change across the business. This is a place where your voice matters and where you can belong, grow and succeed.

Driven by People, Rewarded by Benefits

We believe in rewarding our people. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including;

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, the option to buy additional holiday
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day One with 50% discount for family and friends, discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• 24/7 GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family
• A wide range of employee discounts, including our popular car salary sacrifice scheme

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