Software Developer

R&Rs 

Our development teams deliver value to customers in both a desktop application and web context using Microsoft C++/.NET and React technologies respectively.

Analytics are provided by Java Web services orchestrating both an RDBMS and Solr Text Index.

The whole stack can be delivered in a containerised Cloud context providing a step change in time to value for our clients.  

 



* You will be joining a team obsessed with making the life of Analysts on the front line better. 


* You will be eking every ounce of value from our technology stack. 


* You are able to wax lyrical about the a piece of software design you are justifiably proud of. 


* You have a wide appreciation of technology and see the value in the right tool for the job. 


* You are able to adopt good practice from elsewhere seeing the value in not re-inventing the wheel. 



* You will need to get to grips with the difficult challenges of delivering high quality, reliable, secure services at scale. 


* You have learnt that working in team is better than working alone. 


* You see the value in testing and know it's not just a nice to have. 


* You are curious about everything you work with.  


* You know how to get your opinions heard and negotiate towards successful outcomes. 



* Your growth mindset will continuously improve the whole - product, team, process, self. 

 

 

Required Technical and Professional Expertise 



* Proven experience in Visual C++ and C# desktop application development roles. 


* Proven experience in Python development.


* Experience in writing unit tests. 


* Experience in creating and maintaining user stories . 


* Experience of working across multi-functional teams. 



* Experience of working in an Agile environment. 


* Demonstrable success and involvement in software design and coding of desktop applications. 


* Self-motivated with the ability to both set and achieve realistic milestones. 


* Good verbal and written communication skills need to be demonstrated. 


* The successful candidate will be expected to develop and present ideas clearly. 



* Excellent numerical and analysis skills 


* An ability to work in both small and across teams is required 

 

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise 


* An attitude of quality, diligence and thoroughness is essential; candidate must display a commitment to continuous improvement of processes and deliverables. 


* Experience in developing with MFC and COM is desirable. 


* Familiarity with .NET/JS interop and REST is desirable