Software Developer

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Chelmsford is seeking a mid to senior-level software developer to enhance their web and mobile apps. This role involves coding, troubleshooting, and mentoring within a collaborative team environment. You'll enjoy the flexibility of remote work, alongside exciting growth opportunities and benefits like a MacBook and generous annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Company-provided MacBook

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven track record of contributing to projects.
• Strong understanding of design patterns and best practices.
• Experience with cross-platform mobile apps is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in sprint planning and help meet team goals.
• Maintain and improve existing codebases and document updates.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Independence

Initiative

Self-motivation

Job description

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We’re looking for a mid to senior-level software developer (based on experience) to join our small but growing team at Helix. In this hands-on role, you’ll help build and maintain the heart of our web and cross-platform mobile apps. You’ll work side by side with our Lead Developer and the rest of the team, turning requirements into clean, well-tested code. Along the way, you’ll help shape new features, keep existing systems running smoothly, and make sure we’re always following best practices.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate in sprint planning and help the team meet committed goals
• Maintain and improve existing codebases: refactor legacy modules, optimise database queries, and enforce coding standards
• Document new and updated functionality clearly in code comments and project wikis
• Participate in peer code reviews to share knowledge and uphold quality
• Troubleshoot, debug and resolve production issues in a timely manner
• Assist with AWS configuration and deployment tasks as needed
• Occasionally mentor more junior developers and share insights on design patterns and best practices
• Remote / work from home role
• A number of in-person idea/collaboration days per year (These are likely to be in Preston Brook.)

Required Qualities and Skills

• Independence, initiative and self-motivation.
• Proven track record of contributing to projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and results-driven mindset.
• Profound understanding of design patterns and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Extra points if you have

• Experience with cross platform mobile apps (training can be provided if required).
• Fluent in Vue.js.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines in a major project using Circle, Gitlab, or Bitbucket.
• Experience refactoring production enterprise systems and live DB structures.

Benefits of Joining Helix

• A chance to come into a growing company and grow with us.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Work from home.
• The People's Pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holiday days.
• Company-provided MacBook.
• External monitor (if required).

Office Setup Requirement

A dedicated home office setup free from distractions and noise, along with high-speed broadband, are necessary for this role.

Equal opportunities

Helix are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.