About the role
Job Title: Software and Systems Developer
Location: UK based, with flexibility for hybrid or remote working
Role Type: Permanent, Full time, 37 hours a week
DevOps | Azure Platform | C# Build Developer | CI/CD | .NET Core | C# Expert | Automated Testing Experience |
We are recruiting for a Software & Systems Developer, with the option of remote working or you can work from one our UK offices in the South or North of England.
Education Development Trust has first-rate credentials in providing services that bridge the gap between education, training, and employment. We have been a leading careers service provider in the UK for over 20 years and have a successful track record of managing programmes delivering careers, employment, and skills support.
Key duties:
You will have a proven track record of building enterprise solutions upholding business processes. The main technologies we are looking for experience in is Azure DevOps, C# and .Net Core.
This role covers the full end-to-end process, including the following areas:
Architecture - End-to-End design and build
QA processes and metrics
CSS and Web Portal Interfaces
Applications, including progressive WebApps for multi-platform access
Build, Scripting and Configuration
Documentation and Information Dissemination
An average day as a Software Developer will include:
Providing automation, architectural and process solutions to improve the technical quality and increase the effectiveness of our in-house CRM solution that is used by over 300 employees (and growing).
Acting as a software developer champion for development, infrastructure, testing and database administration.
Entrusted with access to environments and systems, to review systems architecture, interfaces and development of automation.
We would like to speak to candidates who have the following:
Architectural experience of back-office applications and their design, including extension and expansion through integrations
Track record in delivering and supporting mission-critical, eBusiness applications and CRM’s
Application development background in a .NET, Web Services and Azure infrastructures
Experience in source and version control tools, Azure DevOps
Knowledge of the design for secure and maintainable websites and web service applications
Full development lifecycle experience, including implementation plans
Excellent communication skills; to operate with diplomacy, tact and empathy
Deadline for applications: Thursday 31 October. Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.
Interviews details: This will initially involve a pre interview coding assessment and if successful you will be invited to a 30 minute informal chat with the hiring manager. The next stage will involve a formal interview and to meet other members of the team via Microsoft Teams.
How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum FTE
Benefits include:
30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rota)
Matched Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Discounted gym memberships
Health care cash plan
Retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing App
Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be at minimum a basic DBS check.
At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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