Full-Stack Developer
Serco Defence
UK Defence Academy, Swindon SN6 8LA
Permanent
Full time, Monday - Friday
£35,000 - £48,000 per annum depending upon experience, plus benefits
Sitting within a beautiful and secure site, the Defence Academy hosts 2 lakes and is surrounded by acres of scenic woodland. The Academy trains the future commanders and staff officers of all three UK Armed Services and those from many countries around the world.
Within the Serco team at the Defence Academy, we are currently recruiting for a Full-Stack Developer, who will be responsible for the development and maintenance of bespoke web applications required within the Defence Academy, delivered primarily on the Microsoft Technology Stack, to support the complex and diverse requirements of the business and users.
Reporting directly to the Head of IT Development, the successful Developer will be responsible for the full application development lifecycle including third line support and bug fixes.
What we are looking for:
* C#
* JavaScript
* Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL
* Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
* Rigorous and thorough with an attention to detail
* Good written and verbal communication skills are required along with good interpersonal skills.
* A positive attitude and a commitment to contribute to the achievement of team goals
Desirable Skills:
* UX / UI / Usability techniques to ensure an excellent customer experience
* Microsoft Dot Net Framework / Dot Net Core, ASP.NET / Blazor, Entity Framework, Linq, JQuery, Bootstrap and REACT
* Use of the Unified Process and UML, and / or working to an agile development methodology
* Ability to prioritise workloads, adhering to predefined standards whilst working to agreed deadlines
* Ability to research problems and identify solutions
* Flexible and adaptable to change
We will consider applications from candidates with experience from other languages who are keen to transition to C#
What we offer:
* Salary:Competitive salaries with annual reviews
* Pension:Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Holidays:25days' annual leave plus bank holidays
* Training and development:We offer a wide range of learning opportunitieswith over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
* Wellbeing:24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
* Discounts:Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
* ShareSave scheme:Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
* Employee networks:Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
* Charity:Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
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