Sr. Software Developer (React/Java)

Alcumus; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in software development in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their dynamic team. The role involves working on high-quality applications within an Agile environment, contributing to process improvements, and mentoring junior developers. You'll benefit from a flexible working culture and various employee perks, making it a rewarding position in a vibrant team.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Employee assistance programme

Gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Paid time off for health reasons

Flexible work culture

Qualifications

• Experience with NodeJS, React, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team on development of tools and platforms.
• Ensure standards are maintained through peer review.
• Provide support and guidance to junior team members.

Skills

NodeJS

React

MSSQL

MySQL

NoSQL

GraphQL

Docker

Jira

Git

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Developer role holds responsibility for working closely as part of a team of software developers in the creation of high-quality software applications within an Agile environment and keeping up to date with the latest relevant technological innovations.

What that means day to day

In addition, this role will be responsible for assisting the Senior Development Manager in building and promoting a positive working environment for the team as well as acting as a technical resource for team members.

·Be an integral part of the development team, actively contributing towards development of tools, services and platforms.

·Review and regularly contribute to the ongoing improvement of team practices and Ways of Working with an aim to making the team more effective and improving delivery. Where appropriate you will lead on delivering changes in working practices.

·Collaborate with other teams – both within the Technology department and across the business - to identify improvements to existing processes and services or where new services could be developed.

·Work closely with key stakeholders in the collection and documentation of user requirements and the development of user stories.

·Plan, write, test and maintain code for web, mobile and desktop business applications in accordance with established standards in an Agile environment

·Participate in peer-reviews of solution designs and related code.

·Work closely with the quality teams to ensure that standards are maintained and improved.

·Provide third-level support to business users.

·Adapt and learn to work with other languages/platforms where required.

·Assist in the development of junior team members

You will from time to time be required to undertake other duties of a similar nature as reasonably required by your line manager commensurate with the nature and level of the role.

What you’ll need to be successful

Essential Skills and Capabilities

What you’ll get in return

• NodeJS/Express
• React
• MSSQL
• MySQL
• NoSQL - Mongo/CouchDB
• GraphQL
• Docker
• Jira
• Git
• Working as a member of an Agile Scrum team.
• In depth knowledge of Web Services protocols such as REST, HTTPS, Web Sockets
• Analytical and logical mind
• Ability to prioritise and work within deadlines
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-motivated

FOR THE HERE AND NOW – We provide a mature and flexible ‘work your way’ culture, generous holiday allowance, a ‘giving day’ to give back to others, enhanced family friendly leave (regardless of gender), an employee assistance programme, 24-hour online GP, gym discounts, cover for a variety of healthcare, dental, optical and wellbeing treatments/services, a cycle to work scheme and paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell.

FOR FUN – You spend a significant percentage of your time with your colleagues (and what a great bunch of people they are!) and it’s important to us that everyone contributes to an environment that is positive and full of laughs. We’ve always got something going on, from charity events and competitions to recognition events and awards and we encourage our teams to get involved and have fun along the way.