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Job summary

An innovative health company is seeking a Software Developer to join their team in Southampton. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare access in the UK. You'll engage in agile development practices, collaborate with various stakeholders, and contribute to creating impactful software solutions. This is a chance to be part of a pioneering organization that values sustainability and social responsibility while empowering individuals to take charge of their health. If you're passionate about technology and want to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience in software development with a focus on agile methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of TDD and code review processes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop software solutions based on business needs and user stories.
  • Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint planning meetings.
  • Produce well-structured and efficient code within agreed timescales.

Skills

Agile Development
Software Development
TDD (Test Driven Development)
Code Review
Technical Feasibility Evaluation

Tools

Code Management Tools

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Software Developer (Andover), Southampton

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

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 be an advocate for agile development frameworks and will have the drive to learn new technologies, with quality solutions always in mind.

Key responsibilities:
  • Attending and contributing to daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint demos, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Providing accurate estimates for user stories and backlog items.
  • Translating user stories and backlog items into logical units of work.
  • Evaluating technical feasibility.
  • Translating requirements and acceptance criteria into technical solutions.
  • Producing well-structured, efficient, and reliable code within the agreed timescales, using the technologies selected for the solution.
  • Ensuring that code is well tested using TDD where appropriate.
  • Providing prompt fixes to defects identified, ensuring that these fixes are well tested before release.
  • Managing code using the code management tool of choice, ensuring timely check-in/out and awareness of potential impacts on team members.
  • Contributing to the overall quality of code delivered by performing code reviews.
  • Maintaining an interest in the latest development tools and technologies and being prepared to use these in a fast-paced environment.
  • Applying development best practices and adhering to IT policies and standards.
  • Participating actively in the Development community, sharing skills and knowledge, and bringing in best practices.
  • Communicating complex ideas simply and effectively to foster understanding.
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