Rialtas, a Harris Computer company, are currently recruiting for a Software Developer on a permanent basis. This position will be undertaken primarily remotely, with ad hoc days required to attend our rural offices in Uffcott. The candidate may need to travel to client sites and to conferences (UK wide) from time to time.
This is an important role within the business, and it provides an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated and inclusive team.
Position & Responsibilities
In performing this Software Developer role your core duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
* Bug Fixing: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in the existing Delphi application.
* Enhancement Implementation: Develop and integrate new features and functionalities based on user feedback and business requirements.
* Code Maintenance: Regularly review, refactor, and update the codebase to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
* Database Management: Work with Firebird databases, including designing schemas, writing queries, and optimizing performance.
* API Integration: Connect and interact with various RESTful APIs to ensure seamless data exchange between the application and external services.
* Cloud Transition Planning: Participate in the strategic planning and initial stages of re-implementing the desktop application as a browser-based cloud solution.
* Ad-hoc duties as required by the RD Team and the wider Business Unit.
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate that they have the following skills:
* Web Development: Experience with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Vue.js).
* Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including services for hosting, databases, and serverless computing.
* Reporting Technologies: Experience with Quickreports for generating and managing reports, and ideally a knowledge of modern reporting tools and technologies, such as FastReport or ReportBuilder.
* User Experience: Understanding of UI/UX principles and ability to contribute to the design of user-friendly interfaces.
* Automated Testing: Experience with automated testing frameworks and practices.
* Be part of a Team dedicated to delivering customer satisfaction.
* Proactively seek ways to improve efficiency and performance of the R&D function.
In addition we are seeking someone who has the following technical skills:
* Delphi Programming: Proficient in Delphi, with a solid understanding of its libraries and frameworks.
* Database Management: Strong experience with Firebird or similar relational databases, including SQL.
* RESTful APIs: Experience with consuming and integrating RESTful APIs in applications.
* Debugging and Problem Solving: Excellent debugging skills and the ability to systematically diagnose and fix issues.
* Code Quality: Commitment to writing clean, readable, and maintainable code.
* Version Control: Proficiency with version control systems such as Git.
* Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation.
This is an important role within the business, providing an exciting opportunity for working alongside a dedicated and inclusive team.
Hours: 37.5hrs per week. Usual working hours 08:30 – 17:00 Monday – Friday.
About Us
Supporting the pivotal role that Town and Parish Councils play in shaping the future of local communities, Rialtas Business Solutions Ltd has a nationwide network of over 1000 Town, Parish and Community Councils using our Accounting and Administration Solutions. Our business objective is to provide quality services and solutions, since our inception in 1996.
Today our team comprises talented Solutions Developers, Experienced and Knowledgeable Trainers, Skilled Administrators and Accounting Specialists. We have extensive knowledge of Local Government and Commercial Accounting and Administration practice and are therefore able to advise and instruct on some of the more complicated accounting aspects. We pride ourselves on being able to offer the right Solution whatever the size of the Town, Parish or Community Council.
As a Harris Computer company, we strive to create a respectful and united environment where all members of our globally diverse community are empowered and have equitable opportunities to succeed.
Benefits
Harris offers an extremely competitive UK employee benefits programme. 5 Personal Days leave entitlement are granted over and above the standard 25 days holiday and bank holidays. Harris also offers all UK employees an annual Lifestyle Reward amounting to £325.
Supporting your application
Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and/or a presentation. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. When applying, please make us aware on your application of any adjustments or additional support we can provide you with before or on the day of an interview.
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