Athlete’s Mindset

Switchplane is a well-established software engineering and AI firm in its third decade of business, based in Eastbourne. Founded by the Fielder brothers in 2003, we’ve grown to become one of the largest in-house software development companies in the area.

We identify problems and build what matters for businesses, creating bespoke software and AI solutions that help businesses work smarter. Our portfolio is diverse, reflecting the variety of industries and projects we support across the UK - feel free to check out some of our case studies and recent work on our website.

In addition to delivering client solutions, we have launched two SaaS products:
Julia, designed to improve CPD processes in the healthcare industry, and Workwise, which simplifies job management in construction. Locally, we’ve also built Chalk Eastbourne, a vibrant business-led community for the digital, creative, and tech sector in East Sussex, which runs the annual Eastbourne Digi Fest event.

Role: Developer

Salary: Dependent on experience (indicative starting point for a mid-level developer is £35,000+).

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday, with some flexibility to work outside of normal office hours on occasion.

We are seeking a full-time developer to play a key role in delivering high-quality technical solutions each sprint, with a passion for software and a drive for career growth.

You will engage in various aspects of the development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams and guiding fellow team members. Your technical expertise and proactive mindset will drive innovations and improvements, aligning with the company's standards and OKRs.

As part of our Development Team, you'll play a vital role in the delivery of our services. Ultimately, this will be a hybrid role, with some of your working week based at our Eastbourne office at the FOUNDRY co-working space but during the first few months, regular in-office attendance will be required to help you get up to speed with our team, systems, and workflows.

Later on, you'll attend the office for key meetings and activities, with flexibility to work remotely at other times if desired.

We don't expect you to be an expert in all these things, but a love of problem-solving is a must! You could be exceptional in a few areas and can show your ability to learn. We'll train you. If you're applying as a mid-level developer, you should have at least 3 years’ experience - but junior developers are also welcome to apply.

Your responsibilities will be dependent on your experience. If you haven't faced some of these things yet, don't worry, we'll train you. The list below covers what we'd typically expect for a mid-level developer:

• Complete requests to a high technical standard each sprint
• Contribute during sprint ceremonies such as our dev meetings, Retro, and Show and Tell
• Contribute ideas when applicable to help towards internal and client innovations
• Assist and guide other members of the team with their tasks and planning as needed
• Collaborate on and, when necessary, take the lead in writing specification documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, solving complex problems
• Drive and improve agreed-upon standards for work and documentation
• Manage your tasks each sprint and communicate blockers effectively
• Coordinate with the team to achieve the wider company’s goals in accordance with agreed priorities
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, setting realistic expectations and time scales

At Switchplane, we value high performance, collaboration, and teamwork - our core values are “Athlete’s Mindset” and “Do It Together”. We’re committed to your ongoing professional development, offering opportunities for continuous learning and growth. You’ll be joining a strong, supportive team that works together to achieve success in a positive and encouraging environment.

• Access to Eastbourne's buzziest co-working space, FOUNDRY (which comes with free coffee, beer, and prosecco on tap, and a vibrant community of professionals!).
• Regular CPD time every month for your continuous learning and…