Software Engineer

Application Deadline: 22 January 2025

Department: IT

Location: Home United Kingdom

Description

Are you passionate about new technologies and working in a positive culture? At Davies, you will be part of an innovative team that thrives on collaboration and independence to achieve our goals. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace, where 66% of senior positions are held by women.
Why Davies?

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  Dynamic Environment: We offer a fast-paced and growing work environment.


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  Empowered Team: We trust our team to work independently while fostering strong teamwork.


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  Flexibility: We are flexible with working patterns to support a healthy work-life balance.


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  Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

About the Role:
As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and support of our in-house applications and SaaS products across the Davies estate. Our projects are developed within a Scrum Agile Framework, so experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is desirable.



What will your day look like:

Responsibilities:

• Assist in defining and adhering to development patterns and standards.


• Develop and support applications using C#, .NET Core and React


• Working in Test Driven Development and automated testing and deployments.


• Contribute to various development projects as needed across different business areas.


• Support business as usual activities or project deadlines, including out-of-hours work when required.

Knowledge and Abilities:

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in C#, .NET Core, test automation, and Azure.


• Experience in a front end JavaScript framework such as React.


• Background in TDD and automated testing.


• Experience with micro services, containerization and site reliability engineering


• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum frameworks.


• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.


• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

If you're ready to be part of a team that values innovation, diversity, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our award-winning team at Davies.

Benefits

Career & Purpose

• Davies Innovation Lab


• Leadership training programme


• Funding for professional qualifications


• Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities

Environmental & Social

• The Davies Foundation


• Local charity funding


• Pennies To Heaven


• Employee Resource Groups


• Employee volunteering programme

Financial Health

• Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution


• My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub


• Life assurance: x4


• Refer a Friend


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Lease car salary sacrifice


• Davies Incentive Plan


• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing

• Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus


• Discounts with 100's of UK retailers


• EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline


• 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years


• Flexible working; hybrid, work from home or join a collaborative office space


• Dress for your day


• Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage


• Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan