Software Developer

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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 be an advocate for agile development frameworks, with a drive to learn new technologies and a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

Key responsibilities

1. Attending and contributing to daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint demos, and sprint retrospectives.
2. Providing accurate estimates for user stories and backlog items.
3. Translating user stories and backlog items into logical units of work.
4. Evaluating technical feasibility.
5. Translating requirements and acceptance criteria into technical solutions.
6. Producing well-structured, efficient, and reliable code within the agreed timescales, using the technologies selected for the solution.
7. Ensuring that code is well tested using TDD where appropriate.
8. Providing prompt fixes to defects identified, ensuring that these fixes are well tested before release.
9. Managing code using the code management tool of choice, ensuring timely check-in/out and awareness of potential impacts on other Developers.
10. Contributing to the overall quality of code by performing code reviews for peers.
11. Maintaining an interest in the latest development tools and technologies, and being prepared to adopt them in a fast-paced environment.
12. Applying development best practices and adhering to IT policies and standards.
13. Participating actively in the Development community, sharing skills and knowledge, and implementing best practices.
14. Communicating complex ideas clearly and effectively to foster understanding.