Software Developer

Bellway Homes Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK house builder is seeking an experienced Software Developer to join their IT department in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves developing and maintaining business-critical applications, with opportunities to work on AWS cloud solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong SQL and full stack programming skills, and a commitment to improving systems. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site gym

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Software Developer with proven programming ability.
• Strong SQL skills for reports and data querying.
• Full stack programming experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support existing applications including websites.
• Develop integrations with ERP, HRIS, CRM systems.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements.

Skills

SQL skills

C#

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

NodeJS

Angular

Education

Computer Science Degree or equivalent

Job description

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Head Office located in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking to recruit an experienced Software Developer to join a small but growing IT department.

The Role

The role of Software Developer will be responsible for the development and maintenance of business-critical applications and will play a pivotal role in the design and implementation of new solutions.

This role will provide an opportunity to gain experience in developing AWS cloud applications.

Reporting to the Head of Development, principal accountabilities of the Software Developer role include:

• Project work implementing larger changes to existing applications as well as brand new solutions
• Maintenance and support of existing applications including websites, windows applications and serverless cloud applications
• Developing integrations between ERP, HRIS, CRM systems and wider
• SQL for reports and investigative queries
• Writing and amending SSRS reports
• SQL administration
• Deployment of software as well as maintaining deployment processes
• Identifying opportunities for improvement of current systems and processes.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience of working as a Software Developer a proven ability in programming and learning new languages

Strong SQL skills to allow for writing reports and querying data from numerous sources.

Full stack programming experience in C#, .NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular and NodeJS are all desirable

Experience of working in a fast-paced commercial environment is desirable

Experience of working with APIs to integrate with Workday, Business Central and/or COINS would be an advantage

Qualifications and Training: Computer Science Degree or equivalent.

Skills and Aptitude: Interested in learning new programming languages and platforms

Motivated by improving systems and processes

Creativity in problem solving

Excellent attention to detail

A self-starter, who is able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation, but also work closely with colleagues.

Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Demonstrates a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

Committed to diversity and inclusion

The Role and Working Conditions

Office based role with some flexibility required with regards to working hours and some remote working as and when required

Option to be seconded into a project environment for specific periods.

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free on-site gym
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.