Software Developer

Software Developer

Newcastle Upon Tyne
Competitive Salary
Hybrid

The Developer will join an expanding IT team within a well-established organisation that develops software solutions primarily using the Microsoft .NET technology stack.

Ideally coming from a background within insurance, banking, financial services, or another regulated environment, you will have experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and working closely with technology leadership, business stakeholders, and senior management.

You will use appropriate methods and tools to analyse, develop, modify, and test system changes specified by the business. Using your development expertise, you will evaluate new technologies and identify opportunities for system improvement. Strong skills in Microsoft SQL Server and C# are essential.

You will take ownership of the software you develop and provide end-user support through direct interaction with users, business analysts, and IT support teams.

Strong organisational and communication skills are vital, as is the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment, both independently and collaboratively, to achieve project and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret business and system requirements.
• Analyse, design, develop, test, and implement applications and websites.
• Maintain existing internal and external systems and support business users.
• Identify and resolve software defects.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and knowledge repositories.

Reporting Line

• Reports to the Lead Developer within the Technology function.

Experience & Skills Required

You will have a strong information technology background, demonstrated through the successful delivery of software projects using a variety of programming approaches. Experience developing and deploying both web-based and desktop applications is preferred.

The role places particular emphasis on developing user interfaces and websites while providing support to the wider business. As such, you should be comfortable balancing project work with operational support activities.

You will also have a strong understanding of database development and application integration, with relevant qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional certifications.

Essential Skills

• Microsoft SQL Server (development and querying)
• C# .NET
• ASP.NET MVC
• HTML, CSS, jQuery, XML, JSON

Desirable Skills

• Razor
• Bootstrap
• LINQ
• SOAP / WCF Web Services
• Web API
• Entity Framework
• Source Control Systems
• Agile methodologies, Scrum, and Sprint-based delivery approaches