Role Profile

Our skilled Developers are part of a great team who support the business with the software development for their current projects. You will be involved in a wide variety of enterprise applications, at all stages of the software development life cycle, and working with a team of highly skilled developers.

Responsibilities of the role

• Modifying software to fix errors, adapt it to new hardware, improve its performance, or upgrade interfaces.
• Overseeing system testing and validation procedures.
• Producing software programming and documentation development.
• Consulting with departments or customers on project status and proposals.
• Working with customers or departments on technical issues including software system design and maintenance.
• Analysing information to recommend and plan the installation of new systems or modifications of an existing system.
• Consulting with engineering staff to evaluate software hardware interfaces and develop specifications and performance requirements.
• Designing and developing software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and design consequences.
• Preparing reports on programming project specifications, activities, or status.
• Conferring with project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities

Success Measures

• Continually reviewing development and delivery activity to identify improvements to processes, services, metrics and infrastructure to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Business requirements successfully translated into working solutions

Experience

• Proven experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer or similar role
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
• Knowledge of coding languages (e.g. C#, Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. VueJS, React, Git)

The personal capabilities needed to excel in this role

• Logical, structured and outside the box thinking
• Great attention to detail
• Strong communicator, sharing sprint progress to SCRUM team
• Self-starter, with a natural enthusiasm and desire to learn
• Comfortable working as part of a team, as well as independently, developing effective relationships

Qualifications and other requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, C#, C++)
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Python, Ruby, PHP, or JavaScript

In return for your hard work, you’ll get

It takes all kinds of people to make Verastar the success that we are, and we’ve got a range of benefits to make sure everyone is happy.

• Pension contributions and life assurance coverage.
• Generous discounts at numerous high street and online retailers.
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 28 days based on tenure.
• Enjoy your birthday off every year.
• Ability to purchase up to 10 additional holidays and sell up to 5 days per year.
• Cycle to work and travel loans for people wanting a greener commute.
• Comprehensive well-being support, including round-the-clock access to a GP, mental health assistance, fitness programs, and complimentary legal and financial advice.

The important extras

• Hybrid working model: the choice to work remotely for three days.
• Engage in charity fundraising and volunteering activities as part of our giving back initiative.
• Enjoy fantastic on-site amenities including a complimentary gym, free parking, a subsidized café, and an on-site bar for post-work drinks, quiz nights, and social gatherings.
• Full time/Permanent contract of 37.5 hours per week.
• No weekends and every bank holiday off.

What happens next?

If you’re looking for a new challenge with great benefits at an award-winning company, then Verastar is the place for you. To be part of our continued success click ‘Apply’ today to take the next step in your career.

Across the Verastar Group, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and embracing our diversity. We are on the lookout for skilled individuals who share our values to join our teams.

All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.

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