Software Developer (.NET), Family Leave Cover

Newcastle Building Society; Newcastle upon Tyne; Híbrido; GBP 49.000 - 67.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working (3 days home-based)

Bonus scheme (on target 10%, up to 15%

Pension scheme (up to 9% employer)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Private medical insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Newcastle Building Society is seeking a Software Developer (.NET) to support a strategic rebuild during a 9‑month family leave period. You will develop, enhance, and support software across the organisation, collaborating in agile teams to translate requirements into robust solutions and provide post‑implementation support.

You will work with stakeholders to assess impact, risks and resources, contributing to design, standards and secure development practices while mentoring colleagues and

Formación

• Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Experience in mid-level or senior development role.
• Experience delivering software in Scrum/Agile environments.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, enhance and support software solutions across the organisation.
• Analyse business requirements and translate into robust technical solutions.
• Deliver high-quality software within agreed timescales and standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and project teams to communicate updates.
• Mentor junior developers and promote best practices.

Conocimientos

NET development

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder comms

Mentoring

Software design

Educación

Degree in computing or related field

Herramientas

SQL Server

Visual Studio

Descripción del empleo

Job Posting TitleSoftware Developer (.NET), Family Leave CoverSalary Band£48,702 - £67,255Grade : MP3Job DescriptionAbout the RoleWe are looking for a Software Developer to support the team with a planned delivery of a strategic solution rebuild , covering a colleague on Family Leave for circa 9 month. As a Software Developer, you will play a key role in developing, enhancing, and supporting software solutions across the organisation. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality software, working both independently and collaboratively within agile teams to analyse business requirements, design and implement effective solutions, and provide ongoing support following implementation.You will work closely with business stakeholders, project teams, and users to understand system requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions. This includes undertaking systems analysis, assessing the impact of proposed changes, identifying risks and resource requirements, and producing detailed specifications and supporting documentation.The role requires you to develop software in line with agreed standards, policies, and secure development practices, ensuring solutions are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales. You will also support the implementation of system changes, communicate updates to stakeholders, and provide post-implementation support to ensure a smooth user experience.As part of the wider technology team, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, support the evaluation of emerging technologies and software solutions, and share knowledge across the department. You may also play a mentoring role, helping to develop junior colleagues, supporting team planning activities, and promoting best practice development standards.About YouThe successful candidate should possess strong programming and software design skills, with experience of modern development frameworks, coding standards, design patterns, and database technologies, in particular Microsoft .NET. Experience of working within financial services or similarly regulated environments would be advantageous.You will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject or possess equivalent experience and demonstrate a strong technical foundation in software development. You will have experience working in a mid-level or senior development role and be comfortable delivering solutions within Scrum or Agile environments.You are a natural problem solver with strong analytical skills and the ability to assess technical and business impacts when designing solutions. You can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping to translate requirements into practical outcomes and ensuring risks and dependencies are understood. Being highly organised, capable of managing multiple priorities, and able to work independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team environment. You take pride in the quality of your work, pay close attention to detail, and proactively test and review solutions before delivery.Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced developers would be welcomed, along with an enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and helping others succeed.About usAs an inclusive employer and member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are, we want colleagues to feel this is a place they belong. A place to be you.What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes:FinancialCorporate bonus scheme (on target 10%, up to a maximum 15%)Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)Annual performance related pay reviewsColleague mortgage schemeElectric car salary sacrifice schemeLife assurance (4x salary) and income protectionAccess to our financial advisersAccess to a range of high street and online discountsWork/Life BalanceA 35-hour weekly contract - We are happy to talk flexible working and welcome discussions30 days’ annual leave + bank holidaysThe option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ holidayHybrid working (typically 3 days’ home based)Above statutory family leave entitlement - 3 months full pay, 3 months half pay, regardless of gender or route to parenthoodHealth and WellbeingPrivate medical insuranceAccess to a health cash plan through a Medicash schemeAccess to an employee assistance programmeFree onsite gym at our Cobalt head office and access to discounted gym’sTwo paid volunteering days’ each yearCycle to work schemeRecognising there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to recruitment, we’re committed to ensuring every candidate has the opportunity to showcase their full potential throughout the recruitment process. We strive to make our processes as accessible as possible, if there are any ways in which we can provide support or make adjustments, we would love to discuss this with you, you can contact your Recruiter for this vacancy at [e-mail]:Newcastle Strategic Solutions Limited