Software Engineer

NFP; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Software Developer for its growing Technology team in the UK. The candidate will be instrumental in developing, maintaining, and supporting various web applications, leveraging multiple technologies. The role promises opportunities for impactful work, professional growth, and a people-first culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Matched employer pension contributions

Comprehensive Private healthcare

Generous annual leave allowance

Opportunities for volunteering and community support

Lifestyle discounts for well-known brands

Qualifications

• Experience with multiple programming languages including VB.Net and modern frameworks.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps and version control tools like GitHub.
• Ability to apply industry-standard knowledge effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and test software applications under general direction.
• Monitor project progress and report issues related to development.
• Propose practical solutions for software development challenges.

Skills

VB.Net

MVC

Blazor

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

jQuery

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

We’re hiring for a Software Developer to support our growing Technology team.To keep up with our growth in the UK and Ireland, we’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our Application Engineering team, helping to deliver value into the business through the development, support and maintenance of our in-house Pension, Payroll and Benefit web applications. You will be working with a wide variety of technologies including Blazor, MVC, Web Forms and VB.Net.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of several languages and techniques; our applications range from older offerings built on VB.Net and Web Forms to more modern offerings built on MVC, Blazor and React, with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery
• Azure DevOps
• GitHub
• A thorough understanding of recognised generic industry bodies of knowledge and specialist bodies of knowledge as necessary
• Ability to apply the knowledge effectively in unfamiliar situations and actively maintains own knowledge and shares with others

Using these skills, you’ll be:

• Working to design, code, verify, test, document, amend and refactor complex tasks under general direction
• Monitor and report on their progress identifying issues related to software development activities
• Proposing practical solutions to resolve issues
• Determining when issues should be escalated to a higher level
• Working on a broad range of complex technical or professional activities, in a variety of contexts
• Investigates, defines and resolves complex issues
• Applies, facilitates, and develops creative thinking concepts or finds innovative ways to approach a deliverable

Who is NFP?
With over 600 people in the UK and Ireland and over 8,000 employees worldwide, NFP is part of the Aon group and specialise in helping businesses in four core areas:

• Insurance (helping them manage key risks)
• Health and safety (supporting them to create a safer workplace for their employees)
• Employee benefits (helping them reward their people more effectively)
• HR, people and talent (supporting employers and their people to thrive through changes and challenges)

What you’ll love about working here
• working in a dynamic, fast-paced organisation in an exciting industry
• the opportunity to do globally impactful work from day one
• learning from industry and business line specialists with decades of experience
• a huge variety of projects to work on and challenges to solve
• our People First culture, which illustrates our commitment to your wellbeing and development, not just as an employee but as a human being
• a rich suite of employee benefits and out-of-work perk

The great benefits we offer:

Finances
It’s important to know you’re paid fairly for the hard work you put in, which is why we complete regular reviews to keep your salary in line as you progress. Plus, we offer initiatives to support and give you financial peace of mind.
• Matched employer pension contributions
• Life Assurance and Group Income Protection
• Lifestyle discounts for well-known brands

Work-life balance
We appreciate the importance of your life outside of work and the benefits of an effective work-life balance. That’s why our policies and culture respect your ability to be flexible, helping you be your best self both in and out of the office.
• Opportunity for hybrid working
• Generous annual leave allowance

Health and wellbeing
We firmly believe in supporting the whole person, not just the employee. At NFP, you have access to a number of initiatives and resources designed to support your physical and mental health and wellbeing.
• Comprehensive Private healthcare
• Healthcare cash plan
• Additional days off throughout the year to focus on your wellbeing

Charity and community work
At NFP, your sense of purpose will stretch far beyond your job role. With numerous opportunities to support charities and local initiatives close to our heart, you’ll be able to join us in making a real difference.
• Numerous charity fundraising challenges and events throughout the year
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community
• Award-winning apprenticeship program, helping local schoolchildren take their first steps into the world of work

Social
It’s not all hard work; we also love to let our hair down. By providing plenty of opportunities to socialise with your colleagues throughout the year, we help ensure our people get on personally as well as professionally.
• Two large employee events every year for summer and Christmas
• Enjoy out-of-work events and socials to get to know your team better
• Good office locations with plenty of opportunity to socialise outside of work

Inclusion and belonging
We’re proud holders of Insurance Business Magazine’s 5-Star Inclusion and Belonging Employer award. Through our dedicated Inclusion and Belonging committee, we hold educational events that foster a culture of curiosity, not judgement.
• A dedicated Inclusion and Belonging Committee, supported by our Global Advisory Board
• Inclusive policies and procedures to ensure all of our people are treated fairly
• Access to Business Resource Groups that can support with multiple of key challenges

NFP and You... Better Together!

NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.