Software Developer

Breathe HR; Witney; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic FinTech company is looking for a Software Developer to join their growing UK team. You will work on full product development using Agile methodology. The role involves developing web solutions, maintaining unit test cases, and contributing to coding standards. Candidates should possess strong skills in Java, JavaScript, and SQL Server. The position is hybrid, based in Witney, UK, offering a competitive salary up to £47,000 and a range of benefits including 25 days holiday and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Group life cover

Retail discount scheme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Demonstrable competence in Java, JUnit, JavaScript, and SQL Server.
• Previous experience in a high performing team.
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web solutions in an agile team.
• Perform peer-to-peer code reviews.
• Contribute to coding standards and architectural guidelines.

Skills

Java

JUnit framework

JavaScript

jQuery

HTML

CSS

Microsoft SQL Server/TSQL

SPRING framework

RESTful web-services

Bash scripting

source control management

AWS architecture

Tomcat

Tools

Git

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job Title: Software Developer

Location: Commutable to Witney (OX28)

Salary: Up to £47,000 depending on experience + plus benefits

Are you passionate about software development and ready for new challenge?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our growing UK team for an enthusiastic and self‑motivated Software Developer to join us. You will be working as part of a talented R&D team, using Agile methodology and working throughout the full product development lifecycle.

Webexpenses is a global FinTech company and we were one of the first companies to bring SaaS applications to the market, disrupting how organisations handle employee expenses. Headquartered in the UK we also have offices in Australia, clients in over 70 countries and over 300,000 users of our software. Private equity backed and as we continue to grow our business, launch new products and develop our people, now is an exciting time to be joining our team.

In this role you will work throughout the full product development lifecycle. Keeping up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends, you will regularly tackle new, intriguing technical challenges and devise elegant solutions.

In This Role You Will

• Develop and maintain web solutions and frameworks as part of an agile software development team.
• Work on the full software stack; front‑end and back‑end (UI, API, server, database and ancillary services).
• Perform peer‑to‑peer code reviews.
• Write and maintain unit test cases and maintain technical documentation.
• Contribute to and follow coding standards, architectural guidelines and structure.
• Provide assistance and advice to, and collaborate closely with, other teams (e.g. Infrastructure and QA/Testing teams).
• Work closely with the Product team to ensure the correct solutions are delivered.
• Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies.

To be considered for this exciting role candidates will have d demonstrable competence in the majority of the following technologies, and we can teach you the rest:

Essential

• Java, JUnit framework, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, Microsoft SQL Server/TSQL, SPRING framework, RESTful web‑services, Bash scripting, source control management, AWS architecture, Tomcat.
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Technical writing and documentation skills.
• Previous experience of working in a high performing team.
• Enterprise level Java/JavaScript development.
• Enterprise level development using Microsoft SQL Server.
• Developing commercial web applications with server stack and thick client architecture.
• Scalable systems design and development.

Desirable

• Experience in the FinTech industry.
• Knowledge and experience of secure coding techniques and design patterns.
• Twitter Bootstrap theming/styling (or equivalent).
• SWIFT/Java‑based mobile development.
• Git source code management.
• Web‑based reporting.
• PostgreSQL.
• Experience of working with Agile development methodologies.
• SaaS system design/development.
• Mobile app development in a commercial/professional environment; iOS and Android.
• Usage of distributed source control systems and work management.
• Working in a full software development lifecycle environment.
• Willingness to learn new technologies as part of available learning and development.

In Return We Offer

• Ongoing learning and development including monthly study days.
• A range of benefits including 25 days holiday (rising to 26 days), an additional day off on your birthday, private medical insurance, group life cover, family friendly policies, retail discount scheme, EAP scheme and volunteering days.
• This is a full time, permanent role based in the UK. Our R&D team work to a hybrid model as well as remotely, you must therefore be able to commute to our office (OX28 postcode) when required e.g. team meetings.

This position is based in the UK and candidates must therefore have the legal right to live and work the UK.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Webexpenses is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to join our team. Key to this role is an awareness of data privacy and security as you will be dealing with sensitive employee data in accordance with our security policies.