Software Engineer (Power Platforms)

Posted 26 Mar 2024

Skipton Building Society

Skipton (IT or Software)


Job Type:permanentDuration:
Category:IT or SoftwareRecruiter Reference:JR1885
URL for Applications:Apply HereSalary:£44402 plus benefits

Hours:

35 Hours Monday to Friday
Hybrid working - 1 day in office per week

Salary:

£44,402 Per Annum

Closing Date:

Fri, 19 Apr 2024

Exciting Opportunity for a Power Platforms Developer in a Customer-Focused Mutual Building Society! Join us in creating applications and automation which empower our members, support our colleagues and drive financial well-being.

Who Are We?

Not just another building society. Not just another job.

We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.

Our colleagues say Skipton is a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.

Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.

You’ll be joining our rapidly expanding Engineering team, where you'll collaborate with talented developers and engage closely with stakeholders throughout our Technology function and wider business. Your role is pivotal in driving our innovative solutions forward, aligning with our am bitious change agenda.

Together, you'll help shape the organisations future by pushing boundaries and transforming ideas into reality. Join us on this journey of growth, creativity, and collaboration as we set new benchmarks in engineering excellence. Your contribution is key to our shared success.

What’s In It For You?

Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.

We have a range of other benefits available to you including;

  • Annual discretionary bonus scheme
  • 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days
  • Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days
  • Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
  • A commitment to training and development
  • Private medical insurance for all our colleagues
  • 3 paid volunteering days per annum
  • Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups
  • We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including a cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership

What Will You Be Doing?

You will build apps and automation using your extensive knowledge of the Power Platforms suite to help support our colleagues and benefit our members.

If you’re interested in solving complex problems, working with multicultural teams, and embracing and driving change our Engineering team is the team for you.

As an experienced member of our team, we look for people who are passionate around solving problems through innovation and engineering practices. You'll be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner with stakeholders to stay focused on common goals. 

We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.  Using Agile techniques, you will regularly deliver incremental enhancements to our products. You will actively participate in design and automation reviews, providing direction and mentoring to others.

You will do this working in a collaborative, trusting, environment, one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers and colleagues.

As the UK tech industry booms, this diverse sector is alive with career potential. 

What Do We Need From You?

  • Ability to self-motivate and to work well within a team environment.
  • Ability to promote innovation in self and others
  • Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders
  • Must have proven experience with Power Platforms
  • Experience with automation
  • Experience with DevOps
  • Experience with Dynamics would be advantageous
  • Experience with SharePoint Online
  •  Curious about technology and adaptable to new technologies
  • Agile-minded, optimistic, passionate, and pragmatic about delivering valuable solutions to customers and colleagues
  • Someone who puts quality first and has a passion for developing automation
  • Willing to mentor & support colleagues, leveraging their experience & knowledge

How to Apply

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