Software Developer

Simplyhealth; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health company aiming to revolutionize healthcare access in the UK. As a Software Developer, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team to create innovative software solutions that empower individuals in their health journey. Your role will involve advocating for agile practices, producing high-quality code, and participating in a vibrant development community. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a B-Corp certified company focused on sustainability and social responsibility while working in a fast-paced environment that values learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development using agile methodologies.
• Strong understanding of TDD and code quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions based on business needs and advocate for agile frameworks.
• Produce efficient and reliable code, ensuring high quality through testing.

Skills

Agile Development

Software Development

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Code Quality Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Version Control Systems

Agile Project Management Tools

Job description

Job Description

We’re not just your average health company; we’re aiming to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK by offering innovative health and wellbeing solutions that are affordable, accessible, and effective. From preventive care to comprehensive medical support, we aim to empower individuals to take charge of their health, inspiring them to make the most of their wellbeing. Added to that, we’re the first health insurer in the UK to be awarded B-Corp status in recognition of our significant achievements in sustainability, in addition to our ambitious environmental and social responsibility goals.

As a Software Developer, you’ll work with other Developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and business users to develop software solutions based on business needs across Simplyhealth. You’ll advocate for agile development frameworks, have a drive to learn new technologies, and prioritize the quality of solutions.

Key responsibilities

1. Attend and contribute to daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint demos, and retrospectives.
2. Provide accurate estimates for user stories and backlog items.
3. Translate user stories and backlog items into logical units of work.
4. Evaluate technical feasibility.
5. Translate requirements and acceptance criteria into technical solutions.
6. Produce well-structured, efficient, and reliable code within agreed timescales, using selected technologies.
7. Ensure code is well tested, using TDD where appropriate.
8. Provide prompt fixes to defects, ensuring fixes are well tested before release.
9. Manage code using the chosen code management tools, ensuring timely check-in/out and awareness of impacts on team members.
10. Contribute to overall code quality through code reviews.
11. Maintain interest in the latest development tools and technologies, and use them in a fast-paced environment.
12. Apply development best practices and adhere to IT policies and standards.
13. Participate actively in the development community, sharing skills and knowledge, and adopting best practices.
14. Communicate complex ideas simply and effectively to foster understanding.