Software Developer

Solus Accident Repair Centres; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the accident repair industry is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to enhance their award-winning IT systems and tools. You will play a critical role in the team, developing features across web and mobile platforms while collaborating with partners to drive business success. This position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic environment focused on quality, best practices, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Employer-matched pension contributions up to 10%

Discounts on Aviva products and services

Flexible locations, hours, and working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience with agile methodologies and Scrum framework.
• Advocate for clean code and quality standards.
• Test-driven development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and features end to end.
• Build relationships with suppliers to maximize outcomes.
• Engage with insurers and attend industry events.

Skills

Agile values

Code quality

Clean code

Test-driven development

DevOps practices

Cloud environments

Collaboration

Tools

Azure

Job description

We now have an exciting opportunity to be part of our expanding, talented Scrum team.

We are looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer to help us build the next generation of data analysis tools and infrastructure for our Award-Winning Accident Repair Network. Our mission is to develop tools and technology that enable our teams to get our customers back to normal.

Our Software Developers will report to our Product Owner, assisting with our bespoke award-winning IT system Evolve. This role is fundamental to our growth and success. You will analyze and provide deep subject matter expertise while facilitating collaboration using the product knowledge acquired.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and features end to end.
• Build strong relationships with third-party suppliers or partners to maximize business outcomes.
• Work across technologies including web, mobile apps, API, backend, and databases hosted within Azure.
• Collaborate with the team to remove impediments to delivery, following policies and guidelines, and applying business knowledge and expertise.
• Engage with insurers and other industries to share learning; attend industry events and forums.

This role suits someone with a structured methodology and a desire to lead change.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Agile values, principles, and Scrum framework.
• Advocate for code quality, clean code, and best practices.
• Experience with test-driven development (unit testing, mocking, integration testing).
• Understanding of DevOps practices (CI & CD).
• Familiarity with Cloud environments, particularly Azure.

Who are Solus and what can they do for you?

Solus is one of the largest body repair groups in the UK, wholly owned by Aviva, employing over 900 experts across 25 locations, with over 700,000 vehicles repaired in the last 15 years.

• Excellent benefits and rewards packages.
• Employer-matched pension contributions up to 10% (dependent on service).
• Discounts on Aviva products and services.
• Savings and benefits schemes.
• Discounts for electric vehicle purchases for employees.
• Manufacturer approvals from Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Mini, and Volkswagen.
• Recognition for industry awards, customer service, apprenticeships, and IT systems.
• Partnerships with Thatcham for training and products in the UK.
• Flexible locations, hours, and working patterns.
• We interview every disabled applicant who meets minimum criteria.

We are inclusive and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. We believe in supporting our business and our employees' growth.

Join us now to shape the future of our rapidly growing business.

What next?

Please apply online. Our recruitment team will contact you within 7 days.