Software Developer

R&Rs

Our development teams deliver value to customers in both a desktop application and web context using Microsoft C++/.NET and React technologies respectively. Analytics are provided by Java Web services orchestrating both an RDBMS and Solr Text Index. The whole stack can be delivered in a containerised Cloud context providing a step change in time to value for our clients.

Responsibilities

• You will be joining a team obsessed with making the life of Analysts on the front line better.
• You will be eking every ounce of value from our technology stack.
• You are able to wax lyrical about a piece of software design you are justifiably proud of.
• You have a wide appreciation of technology and see the value in the right tool for the job.
• You are able to adopt good practice from elsewhere seeing the value in not re-inventing the wheel.
• You will need to get to grips with the difficult challenges of delivering high quality, reliable, secure services at scale.
• You have learnt that working in a team is better than working alone.
• You see the value in testing and know it's not just a nice to have.
• You are curious about everything you work with.
• You know how to get your opinions heard and negotiate towards successful outcomes.
• Your growth mindset will continuously improve the whole - product, team, process, self.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Proven experience in Visual C++ and C# desktop application development roles.
• Proven experience in Python development.
• Experience in writing unit tests.
• Experience in creating and maintaining user stories.
• Experience of working across multi-functional teams.
• Experience of working in an Agile environment.
• Demonstrable success and involvement in software design and coding of desktop applications.
• Self-motivated with the ability to both set and achieve realistic milestones.
• Good verbal and written communication skills need to be demonstrated.
• The successful candidate will be expected to develop and present ideas clearly.
• Excellent numerical and analysis skills.
• An ability to work in both small and across teams is required.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• An attitude of quality, diligence and thoroughness is essential; candidate must display a commitment to continuous improvement of processes and deliverables.
• Experience in developing with MFC and COM is desirable.
• Familiarity with .NET/JS interop and REST is desirable.