Software Developer (Winchester)

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Software Developer (Winchester), Winchester

Location: Winchester, 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 advocate for agile development frameworks and will have the drive to learn new technologies, prioritizing solution quality.

Key responsibilities

1. Attend and contribute to daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
2. Provide accurate estimates for user stories and backlog items.
3. Translate user stories and backlog items into logical units of work.
4. Evaluate technical feasibility.
5. Translate requirements and acceptance criteria into technical solutions.
6. Produce well-structured, efficient, and reliable code within agreed timescales, using selected technologies.
7. Ensure code is well tested, using TDD where appropriate.
8. Provide prompt fixes to defects, ensuring thorough testing before release.
9. Manage code using the preferred code management tools, ensuring timely check-in/out and awareness of team impacts.
10. Contribute to overall code quality through reviews of other Developers’ work.
11. Maintain interest in the latest development tools and technologies, applying them in a fast-paced environment.
12. Adhere to development best practices and IT policies.
13. Participate actively in the Development community, sharing skills and knowledge.
14. Communicate complex ideas simply and effectively to foster understanding.