Santander Hiring for Software Engineer – JavaScript | S2 | Innovation Hub Job at Milton Keynes, England Full Time

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Join our community.

Here at Santander we push the boundaries and create innovative, customer centric tech solutions. We collaborate to provide these world-class technical solutions and are adopting Agile across our business as we digitally transform our platforms and services to create the bank of the future.

Our teams adopt change and continually look for new and better ways to deliver. We collaborate to solve problems and find solutions in what can be a complex and challenging environment. Our passion for excellence and our tech is what makes Santander Technology so successful. We champion diversity, form teams and support learning resulting in a people orientated and diverse environment for all.

We have around 2,500 colleagues working across the UK with a further 10,000 colleagues across the globe and our presence is everywhere that Santander operates. You too could be part of our tech team serving 133 million Santander customers globally.

The difference you will make.

We value up-skilling the entire team. To this end, we are seeking candidates who will contribute to the continuous improvement of our team, both through teaching and through learning.

You will be;

• Coding with JavaScript, HTML and CSS.

• Testing using various methodologies and processes (how/why we test applications)

• Developing with lifecycle tools such as Git, VSCode, npm and ESLint

What you will bring.

• Working knowledge of Javascript

• Exposure to Front and Back End Development tools & Frameworks

It would also be nice for you to have.

• A software engineer who is motivated to learn new tools and technologies

• Some knowledge of backend development tools and frameworks such as Node.js

• Some knowledge of a frontend framework such as React or Angular

• Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills to work effectively as a team member

What else you need to know.

Given the recent impact of the Coronavirus outbreak we will be conducting all interviews via telephone or video-conference where possible.

This role is currently Milton Keynes based/Home based until corona virus restrictions are lifted

We offer flexible working/We will consider people looking at his role in a part time capacity and or Job share.

This is a 6-month fixed term contract position which has the potential to be made permanent

At Santander, we each take personal responsibility for managing risk by embracing the I AM Risk framework – to Identify, Assess, Manage and Report risks, and to continuously build a deeper understanding of the risks we face. It is an important part of our culture at Santander and we will provide you with knowledge to help you manage risks in your role.

#ThePlaceToBeYourself – Everyday Inclusion at Santander

We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people, so we welcome applications from across society.

You can find out more about how we’re embedding an inclusive culture that encourages our people to bring their full and authentic selves to work on our Inclusion and Belonging page here .

How we’ll reward you.

Opportunities to embrace Agile with us as we transform our business, work in an environment with leading edge technology, attend ‘Meet Ups’ and be part of internal and external technology communities and work for an organisation that’s dedicated to your learning and ongoing development.

• Competitive salary

• Annual bonus scheme

• Generous pension scheme

• Private medical insurance

• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform. Save money on everything from groceries, electronics, fashion, holidays and much more

• Minimum of 26 days holiday per year in addition to public bank holidays and you can buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year with our ‘Flexi Holidays’ scheme.

• You’ll get 5 paid ‘Selfie Days’ per year (4 days for your personal development and 1 day to support the community)

• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as Childcare vouchers, voluntary Life assurance and Critical illness

• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as Private medical insurance for your family and Dental insurance

• Access to onsite gyms and discounted gym memberships

• Excellent employee recognition schemes, be recognised for demonstrating great behaviours

• Share in Santander’s success by investing in our Sharesave and Partnership shares plans

• Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What to do next:-

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

COMPETENCIES

Accuracy and Attention to Detail (Working Knowledge), Agile Development (Working Knowledge), IT Quality Assurance (Working Knowledge), Requirements Analysis (Working Knowledge), Software Engineering (Working Knowledge), Software Integration Engineering (Working Knowledge), Software Product Design/Architecture (Working Knowledge), Software Product Management (Working Knowledge), Software Product Technical Knowledge (Working Knowledge), Software QA & Testing Tools (Working Knowledge)