Software Engineer

Davies; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their innovative team. The role involves developing new systems and improving existing ones using PHP, C#, and .NET in a collaborative environment. The company values diversity and offers a flexible work culture, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Leadership training programs

Funding for professional qualifications

Flexible working options including hybrid and remote work

Pension with 5% employee and 5% employer contributions

Life assurance (x4 salary)

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in OO languages such as PHP and C#.
• Experience with non-framework PHP development.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support applications using PHP, C#, .NET, and React.
• Assist in defining and adhering to development patterns and standards.
• Contribute to various development projects across different business areas.

Skills

PHP

C#

.NET

JavaScript

jQuery

MySQL

Agile/Scrum

Test-driven development

Job description

Software Engineer

Department: IT

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Home United Kingdom

Reporting To: Agile Coach

Description

Do you want to work for a forward-thinking, award-winning in-house software development team? Does working in a positive culture matter to you? Are you passionate about new technologies? At Davies, you will be part of an innovative team that thrives on collaboration and independence. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace, where 66% of senior positions are held by women.

Why Davies?

• Dynamic Environment: We offer a fast-paced and growing work environment.
• Empowered Team: We trust our team to work independently while fostering strong teamwork.
• Flexibility: We are flexible with working patterns to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

About the Role

Davies Group is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Software Engineer to join our team. The role is varied, working on projects such as creating new Claims Management Systems, improving our existing Metrix systems, and developing bespoke back-office systems. You will primarily develop in PHP on a LAMP/WAMP stack, utilizing JavaScript and CSS to produce modern, professional, and responsive systems. The work environment is relaxed, following an Agile methodology, using various in-house frameworks and public PHP libraries. Experience with C#/.NET and OO principles is also desired.

What will your day look like

• Assist in defining and adhering to development patterns and standards.
• Develop and support applications using PHP, C#, .NET, and React.
• Contribute to various development projects across different business areas.
• Support business as usual activities or project deadlines, including out-of-hours work when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in PHP, C#, and .NET development, along with front-end frameworks such as React.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum frameworks.
• Flexible and adaptable work approach.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in OO languages such as PHP and C#.
• Experience with non-framework PHP development.
• JavaScript & jQuery skills.
• MySQL database design, normalization, and query writing.
• Test-driven development experience.
• Secure coding practices, e.g., OWASP principles.

Desirable Skills

• PHP frameworks (excluding WordPress).
• React and front-end/UI/UX skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Code review and testing skills, including unit, end-to-end, and automation testing.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, working on Windows and Linux, AWS, Docker, APIs, and SOLID principles.

Benefits

Career & Purpose

• Davies Innovation Lab
• Leadership training programs
• Funding for professional qualifications
• Learning opportunities at Davies

Environmental & Social

• The Davies Foundation
• Local charity funding
• Pennies To Heaven
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee volunteering programs

Financial Health

• Pension with 5% employee and 5% employer contributions
• Discounts and financial wellbeing resources via My Choices at Davies
• Life assurance (x4 salary)
• Refer a Friend program
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lease car salary sacrifice
• Davies Incentive Plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing

• Wellbeing center and support programs
• Retail discounts
• 24/7 confidential helpline (EAP)
• Holiday entitlement increases with service
• Flexible working options including hybrid and remote work
• Dress for your day policy
• Inclusive employment policies (menopause, fostering, fertility, sabbatical, baby loss)
• Flexible benefits such as holiday purchase, health cash plan, and BUPA dental plan