Software Developer
- Cullompton, Devon
- £45,000-47,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Building secure and performant browser-based applications which integrate with or interact with our core business systems.
- Building and maintaining a diverse portfolio of software solutions – from small-scale tactical utilities to larger-scale strategic web-based applications – in line with our technology stack (.NET Core / SQL / Blazor / Azure).
- Developing both internally accessible and externally (internet) facing applications.
- Writing clean, functional code on both the front and back-end – as part of a small team, so a broad and generalist knowledge of all aspects of development is required.
- Maintain awareness of web application security and building applications which meet high standards of security, pass penetration tests and align with OWASP recommendations.
- Taking an active part in the whole Software Development Lifecycle end-to-end - including conception, design, architecture, build and deployment.
- Producing accurate estimates for project deliverables and change requests.
- Supporting developed applications including investigating and resolving issues.
- Contributing to defining and delivering continuous improvement roadmap for developed applications.
- Defining test requirements, writing test scripts, carrying out and coordinating testing of developed solutions.
- Maintaining application related documentation including process flows, training materials and support content.
- Contributing to the planned roadmap for application changes and improvements.
- Handling escalated issues and driving them through to resolution, communicating with relevant stakeholders across the wider Technology team and the business.
- Delivering critical care following changes and new implementations and supporting service transition to BAU.
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience of developing secure customer-facing browser-based software applications – ideally within our technology stack of Blazor, .NET Core, SQL, Azure or equivalents.
- Experience of deploying web applications using DevOps approaches and a CI/CD pipeline framework - ideally in Azure, but other equivalent experience considered.
- Experience of serverless application architecture – ideally within Azure (e.g. Azure App Service, Blob Storage, Azure AD B2B/C, Managed SQL) – but equivalent experience (e.g. AWS) considered.
- High-level of technical proficiency, IT aptitude and a general interest in technology, systems and software.
- Critical thinking and logical, analytical mindset to problem solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Competitive Salary: £45,000pa - £47,000pa.
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs – 17:00hrs. Hybrid working.
- Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
- Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
- Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
- Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
- Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
- Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.
- Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.