AQA Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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Permanent
Salary: £55,775 - £62,856
Home Based - (1-2 visits per month to Bristol office as well as other AQA offices on occasions)
Imagine coding the future of educational assessment technology. Think about crafting innovative solutions that directly impact millions of learners worldwide. If you're passionate about software development and ready to contribute to a groundbreaking product, this is your opportunity to join AQA- GradeMaker's dynamic team.
At AQA GradeMaker, our mission is to revolutionize how assessments are created, managed, and delivered. As a Software Developer, you'll play a critical role in developing reliable and scalable solutions that drive our cutting-edge platform. Collaborating with a team of talented professionals, you'll engage in all stages of the development lifecycle - from reviewing user stories and proposing solutions to participating in sprint planning and peer reviews. Your code will be pivotal in ensuring GradeMaker continues to meet and exceed business objectives.
In this role, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality code, building unit tests, and adhering to rigorous quality frameworks. With your expertise in PHP, Laravel, and modern JavaScript frameworks like ReactJS or Angular, you'll be instrumental in delivering features that enhance the GradeMaker platform. You'll also have the chance to mentor other developers, engage in continuous improvement, and support live systems to ensure smooth operation.
What Will I Need To Succeed
Proficiency in the following technologies:
* PHP 8+ with Laravel 8+
* Front-end framework/library: ReactJS / Angular2+ / Vue
* Javascript ES7+
* Database layer: NoSQL / SQL
* Version control: GIT
What You'll Get
* Generous Annual Leave: 25 days, increasing to 30 days with service, plus all Bank Holidays and additional Christmas office closure.
* Flexible Working: A 35-hour week with the empowerment to deliver the requirements of your role when it suits everyone.
* Develop yourself at work: Receive sponsorship for apprenticeships and other qualifications.
* Competitive Pension Scheme: Excellent contributory pension plan (6% - 11.5% based on your contribution).
* Your health and wellbeing: BUPA private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme and free access to the Headspace app.
* Other benefits: Life assurance, electric car salary sacrifice and an enhanced maternity/paternity scheme.
Ready to apply?
If the role looks of interest and you would like to apply, please do so via our portal. Every application will be provided with a written response!
AQA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
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