Software Developer

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Southwark; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

32 days leave

Employee assistance

Discount schemes

Gym facilities

Free parking

Job summary

Kent Fire and Rescue Service is hiring an 18‑month fixed-term Software Developer in the IT Development team to build and maintain in‑house applications and integrations using Microsoft technologies. Hybrid working offers at least three days in the office.

You will turn business requirements into maintainable code across .NET, web frameworks and databases, write technical and user documentation, and take part in Scrum ceremonies and code reviews.

Qualifications

• HND in Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with .NET and Microsoft technologies.
• Ability to work autonomously and in an Agile team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance and maintain in-house software and integrations.
• Analyse complex problems and deliver scalable solutions.
• Translate requirements into maintainable code across .NET, web frameworks and databases.
• Create technical and user documentation.

Skills

C# programming

JSON

XML

Communication

Autonomy

Education

HND in Software Engineering

Job description

An 18-month fixed-term Software Developer role in the IT Development team at Kent Fire and Rescue Service, building software that supports services across the organisation. The work centres on developing and maintaining in-house applications and integrations, mainly on Microsoft technologies, using Agile practice. Hybrid working applies, with at least three days a week in the office, and the post contributes to the service's digital transformation. Fit rests on C# skills and an HND-level software engineering qualification or equivalent, with a standard or enhanced DBS check required.

What the job involves

• Develop, enhance and maintain in-house software applications, services and system integrations, including business-critical solutions and new projects
• Analyse complex technical problems and deliver scalable solutions following sound design, coding standards and best practice
• Turn business requirements and technical specifications into maintainable code across .NET, web frameworks and database technologies
• Write technical and non-technical documentation pitched at developers, support teams, stakeholders and end users
• Work within the development team on code reviews, quality control, team meetings, Scrum ceremonies and other Agile activities

Qualifications

• Software Engineering HND or equivalent

Skills & knowledge

• C# programming language
• Broad knowledge of at least two other languages and/or data description or markup languages, such as JSON or XML
• Good knowledge of software engineering methods, techniques and best practice
• Strong communication skills, sharing ideas and designs effectively with colleagues
• Working autonomously and creatively

Checks & eligibility

• Standard or enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references

Other

• Enthusiasm for emerging technologies, including AI
• Commitment to keeping up with software industry developments
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and how it fits everyday work

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme, career average, with 16.5% employer contribution
• 32 days annual leave plus bank and public holidays
• Annual increase of one scale point within grade, up to the top of the grade
• Blue Light Card and CSSC discount schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies promoting work-life balance
• Access to health and wellbeing services and gym facilities
• Free parking, free-to-join clubs and colleague forums