Software Developer, Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer

We're excited to be looking for a Software Developer to join our Software Delivery team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly skilled team across multiple business areas as part of the software delivery team and help deliver world-class products and services.

You'll be working with a highly skilled Agile software development team to develop products and services that will be used to provide technical and professional qualifications in the UK and internationally. You'll be directly involved in designing and implementing solutions and services using the latest tools, technologies, and best practices.

• Design, develop, test and maintain software components in line with coding standards and best practices.
• Create user-focused solutions and interfaces that deliver an effective and seamless user experience.
• Produce high-quality code by utilising the latest engineering best practices and tools.
• Actively participate in our daily scrums, contribute, and engage in the sprint planning, sprint review and sprint retrospective meetings.
• Constantly update your technical knowledge and skills
• Work alongside our product owner, test team and the development team to review and improve product backlog items.
• Review requirements to provide estimates (cost and time) on new software development ideas and provide feedback to the internal customer on request.
• Identify areas of automation to improve business efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure any technical solutions are sound, with appropriate consideration for performance, scalability, security and supportability

• Proven software development experience
• Strong Microsoft .NET, .NET Core, ASP.NET, C#, MVC, LINQ, Web API skills, Entity Framework, XML, JSON
• A good working knowledge of SQL server, T-SQL, MongoDB, Windows Server, Visual Studio, JavaScript, Type Script, KnockoutJS
• A good knowledge of object-oriented concepts and design patterns
• Experience in Test Driven Development including ability to write unit tests.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging and troubleshooting skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing.

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Below are just some of the fantastic benefits we'll offer you to support you both professionally and personally. You can also visit our Life at NCFE page which covers financial, physical and mental health support, time off and your development.

• Annual leave starting at 25 days and increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure
• YOU celebration day to celebrate your birthday or another life event
• YOU hour allowing you one hour per month to spend time on something that promotes your wellbeing
• Learning and Wellbeing fund of up to £200 per year
• £400 towards any NCFE accredited qualifications per year
• Up to 20 Volunteering hours per year
• Flexible working culture with a hybrid working approach
• Early finish on a Friday at 4:30pm to start your weekend early
• Health cash plan through Westfield to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical
• Tech and Home scheme with savings at Currys and IKEA
• Employee Assistance Programme with a confidential helpline and access to face to face and telephone counselling
• Pension of up to 9% employer contribution when you contribute 3%
• Death in service payment worth 4 x your salary

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