Software Engineer

Zoo-Digital-Group-PLC; Lynchburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 47,791 - 64,658; Full time

Job summary

ZOO Digital in Sheffield is hiring a Software Engineer to join the award-winning R&D department. You'll work with Product Support to create cutting-edge software solutions for high-profile customers and learn the codebase while delivering high-quality products.

You will respond to requests from senior developers, plan and write code across the stack, and collaborate with DevOps and QA to ensure timely delivery.

This role offers hybrid remote working and opportunities to grow in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of programming languages and software‑engineering paradigms.

Responsibilities

• Planning, writing, maintaining, testing and documenting code across ZOO’s software platforms.
• Developing and providing software components that operate as part of a large multi-process system.
• Managing a portfolio of projects, keeping communication channels with senior developers and project management open.
• Providing technical insights on codebases.
• Developing features by producing clean, efficient code, consistent with internal coding standards.
• Efficiently delivering to deadlines in line with ZOO’s quality standards.
• Automating tasks through appropriate tools and scripting.
• Reviewing and debugging code to ensure high quality, before submitting to repositories.
• Identifying and championing appropriate technologies to complete software development tasks.
• Taking ownership of features/products as appropriate, demonstrating pride in your work.
• Assisting with task planning and estimation.
• Collaborating with ZOO’s other internal teams, such as DevOps and QA, to fix and improve products.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Salary: c£42,000 DOE

Location: Sheffield/Hybrid remote working

ZOO Digital currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Software Engineer to join our award‑winning R&D Department. Research & Development work closely with the Product Support Team to create cutting‑edge software solutions for high‑profile and industry‑leading customers.

The purpose of the Software Engineer role is to assist with all functions of software coding and design, demonstrating a strong knowledge of programming languages and software‑engineering paradigms. The Software Engineer will learn and understand the codebase(s) they work on and will respond to requests from senior developers, culminating in the delivery of high‑quality products and services.

Day to day responsibilities will include;

Responsibilities

• Planning, writing, maintaining, testing and documenting code use anywhere in the stack for ZOO’s software platforms
• Developing and providing software components that operate as part of a large multi-process system
• Managing a portfolio of projects, keeping communication channels with senior developers and project management open.
• Providing technical insights on codebases
• Developing features by producing clean, efficient code, consistent with the internal coding standards/requirements set out by ZOO
• Efficiently delivering to deadlines in line with ZOO’s quality standards
• Automating tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
• Reviewing and debugging code to ensure high quality, before submitting to repositories
• Identifying and championing appropriate technologies to complete software development tasks
• Taking ownership of features/products as appropriate, demonstrating pride in your work
• Assisting with task planning and estimation
• Collaborating with ZOO’s other internal teams, such as DevOps and QA, to fix and improve products