Job Description
We are looking for talented software developers to join us at Companies House.
This is an opportunity to work with amazing people in an organisation that values their people and supports you to work flexibly so you can perform your best.
We offer an excellent benefits package including flexible working, flexitime, 30 days annual (plus bank holidays & 1 privilege day) and a pension with an employer contribution of 27.1%.
Companies House is a place of digital innovation where you will work using modern languages such as NodeJs and Java. We are also a team who adopt agile practices, try new technologies and work flexibly to suit every individual.
These roles are instrumental for us to deliver on our goals as an organisation. You would be key in leading our Software Developers, providing coaching and mentoring to them and delivering at pace.
What you will be doing…
- You will lead a team of 4 talented Software Developers working in a cross functional Scrum team. This will involve providing coaching and support to upskill their technical capabilities and ensuring your team design efficient and maintainable solutions.
- You will work with the developer community to define and document technical standards
- You will communicate between the product owners and developers to ensure key deliverables are achieved and understood by both parties.
- You will help the development teams maximise their automated test coverage
To be successful in this role…
We are looking for experienced and talented software developers who are competent in the following:
- Good coding skills and programming tools, frameworks and techniques knowledge in Java, JavaScript/Node
- Mentoring experience or can demonstrate leadership capabilities
- Understanding and experience of using agile techniques/methodologies
- Understanding of full stack web technologies, including use of relational and noSQL databases
- Application of good working practices such as test-driven and behaviour-driven development (TDD/BDD), pair programming, version control/branching strategies, and application of design patterns
- Excellent communication skills where you can translate technical jargon into simple, clear descriptions so understanding is achieved
Click 'Apply Now' to be taken to our main advert on Civil Service Jobs where you can submit an application.
Our main advert has more detail regarding the team you will be joining, upcoming projects, and our incredible list of benefits.
Please demonstrate, in your application how you meet the above criteria. We are specifically looking at your technical ability with the listed programme languages and any management/mentoring experience.
This job closes on 23 April 2023 at 23:55
If you have any queries, please reach out to us.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £38,000.00-£52,991.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
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