The Ardonagh Group Hiring for Software Developer Job at Harrogate, England Full Time

We have an excellent opportunity for a Software Developer to come and join our IT Development team based in Harrogate. This is a full-time, permanent position and the successful candidate would Ideally have a strong background working in a professional software development environment.

About the opportunity:

In this role you will be responsible for developing and supporting Web Solutions and Group applications both off and online. You will also analyse, develop and test all applications using the appropriate processes, methods and standards. Act as a point of referral to other developers and assist software development strategies.

Job Description:

• Undertake analysis, design, programming and testing for the development of new systems.
• Provide support for, and enhancements to, existing systems.
• Ability to produce system designs and deliver solutions.
• Produce technical documentation to support the development of new systems.
• Develop relationship with business users to aid full understanding of business requirements.
• Make recommendations as and when required to improve systems.
• Execute unit testing for all development.
• Provide assistance to others across the business.
• Produce accurate estimates and monitor progress against established project milestones.
• Provide regular updates to management on the progress of work.
• Proactively identify and mitigate against project risks
• Liaise with the Support Desk and the larger team to ensure priorities are being correctly addressed.
• Work through all aspects of the development lifecycle as well as contribution to and implementation of improvements to best practices, high quality design and development of software.
• Embrace and drive ownership of personal and team objectives doing everything you can to achieve them
• Demonstrate high standards of personal performance
• Prepare for and participate in formal appraisals which are delivered in line with current appraisal frameworks
• Demonstrate the ability to change focus quickly to support the needs of the business – including covering for other roles where required – displaying energy and commitment in all you do
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably required by your Line Manager
• Ensure compliance to IT controls in all activities undertaken.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 2/3 Years’ experience working in a professional software development environment.
• Technical proficient in the following skill sets:
  • MS Visual Studio 2017/2019
  • C#
  • .Net 4.7 framework
  • Entity Framework
  • ASP.NET MVC 6.0
  • Web Services/Web API
  • Single Page Application (SPA) design
  • JSON client server data exchange
  • JavaScript / Vue JS JavaScript framework / HTML /XML / CSS
  • IIS 8, 9 or 10
  • MS SQL Server development,
  • TSQL/Stored Procedures
  • jQuery
  • Twitter Bootstrap
  • SQL Server
  • IOC/DI(inject/unity)
  • SOLID
  • REST
• Web GUI presentation/navigation/usability/accessibility
• Demonstrates a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to problem solving;
• Flexible and able to absorb new information or change in plans in a rapidly changing environment
• Capable of providing assistance to other team members;
• Familiar with relevant programming methods, techniques, procedures and controls;
• Good appreciation of the wider field of IT;
• Source Control Practices using source control tools e.g. TFS
• Ability to work independently and in a team with Good formal and informal communications ability both orally and in writing
• Degree level or equivalent;
• Knowledge of design and software development methodologies
• Knowledge of Web farms.
• SSIS/SSRS
• Unit testing frameworks

About you:

• The ability to work with highly detailed and technical information.
• The ability to complete highly detailed tasks utilising mathematical skills.
• The skill to logically analyse and solve problems.
• The ability to accurately follow set procedures and instructions.
• Highly motivated and have the ability to undertake multiple tasks and projects at the same time.
• Thorough, organised, accurate, precise, punctual, professional, confident, loyal.

Benefits:

Along with the great people you would be working with in this role, we offer an excellent set of benefits which would include the following:

• Employer pension contribution of 6% (providing you, the Employee provides 2%)
• Life Assurance at X4 of your base salary
• Group Income Protection
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible benefits
• Study support options available
• Progression opportunities throughout the Group

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