Senior Developer

Job Description

We are a fast growing, reputable and innovative company with a successful hybrid working style in this digital age. Hood Group is a dynamic, forward thinking customer management business that provides outsourced customer services for well-known UK trustedbrands.We have fast-growth in our IT Department we are looking to a Senior Developer in delivering flexible robust and innovative solutions that meet Business and Partner requirements.The role gives the opportunity to work with a number of well-known partners designing and delivering solutions for customer acquisition, management and engagement, working across the Microsoft stack, from data access tier through to presentation in web.What will I do in the role

• Following company agreed methodology to maintain and update an in-house web and back office system according to business needs
• Leading on innovate design solutions; from new product development, enhanced customer engagement and Contributing to Project and Change Requests with relevant solutions and ensure all software development complies with the overall I.T design and architecturestrategy
• Engaging in the full development lifecycle from analysis and implementation to testing, debugging, release and handover
• Creating clear, concise documentation based on company templates to record all changes made including handover to testing, releases and support handover
• Mentoring and supporting a small team of developers
• Any other adhoc duties as required

What do I need

• At least two years commercial experience in software development position
• C#, ASP.NET (MVC, Web API), JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, HTML5, CSS3, Entity Framework, Core
• Azure DevOps, familiarity with Cloud dev
• Source control via bitbucket or similar
• Relational and non-relational database technologies (ideally SQL Server).
• Ability to confidently discuss and demonstrate technologies
• Design code that adheres to the SOLID principles
• Ability to evaluate and recommend improvements for software effectiveness.
• Highly numerate and literate, with the ability to produce top quality written specifications and documentation.
• Working to strict quality standards
• Proactive and highly organised with strong time management and planning skills including the use of Jira/ Kanban
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff across the IT, Development and the wider business.
• Used to reviewing business requirements (functional/non-functional) and technical specifications
• Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality in handling customer personal data

Additional skills you may have

• Web: Bootstrap
• Tools: JIRA, Bitbucket
• Data Frameworks: Dapper, MSSQL/TSQL
• Http Services: WebAPI, WCF, Web Services, HttpHandlers
• Testing Frameworks: NUnit, XUnit, Moq
• Source Control: TFS/Azure DevOps, Git
• IoC: Microsoft Dependency Injection
• Client/Frontend: HTML, Razor, JavaScript, JQuery, Vue, CSS, SASS
• Others:Mobile app development, Xamarin, DevOps,

Why work for usTo be part of a fantastic, supportive team with great progression opportunities, with access to the following benefits;

• "The best job ever!" feeling
• Various high street discounts - including discounted local theatres tickets, Merlin attractions
• We are offering 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Buy & Sell Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Incentive of £250 on Refer a friend scheme
• Learning & Development assistance Program
• Childcare vouchers
• Loyalty rewards
• Season ticket loan taken after tax (after 1 month)
• Private Medical Health Care
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Pension Scheme

And theres more benefits.We have a new, modern, airy office based right in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, just off the high street. This is a key part of our hybrid model, having a space where people can work together collaboratively and catch up in person. Whether thats comingin for training, meetings, workshops or simply coming in to work! We offer home working for all staff, whether regularly or occasionally, allowing flexibility and a good work life balance around other commitments and family life.We will provide your laptop and any other professional equipment required and you will also receive a working from home allowance.#JoinUsToday #KickStartYourCareerWithUs #HoodGroup

Keyskills :
ASP.NETJavaScriptSoftware DevelopmentWork Life Balance