Senior Software Developer

SGS runs a multi-team development process operating using Agile methodologies and build enterprise grade, world class utility control systems of the highest quality. The candidate will be expected to take a leading role within an Agile software development process, certified to rigorous ISO standards.

This is a Senior Software Developer role. The candidate will become part of the software engineering and product development function within the organization, being responsible for designing, developing, testing, releasing, and maintaining a suite of products according to agreed product roadmaps and company strategy.

Responsibilities

• Work as a senior member of an Agile Scrum team and participate in daily stand-ups.
• Develop high quality code to budget and timescale according to the defined company standards and quality processes.
• Work with the product team to translate functional requirements into software solutions and write stories appropriate for the team to develop.
• Work cooperatively with the team Technical Lead, Architects, Product Owners, Scrum Master, and fellow developers.
• Participate in code review, testing and integration tasks, when required.
• Write and review technical documentation to a high standard and following company standards.
• Maintain an excellent knowledge of the languages, tools and methodologies used by the company, and participate in the continuous improvement and evolution of the standards and best practices.
• Mentor less experienced team members and contribute to maintaining a culture of quality and consistency of product.
• Contribute to the ongoing technical innovation of the team by bringing relevant products, techniques, thoughts, and ideas into the team.

What we are looking for

• Hons Degree in Computing Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline or relevant industry experience.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience being a Team Lead or senior member of a team of developers.
• Track record of delivering innovative real-world solutions, demonstrating initiative and the ability to take a project from design to delivery.
• Extensive Java knowledge & experience.
• Experience of object-oriented, event-driven and/or reactive software design methodologies and tools.
• Experience of working within a team-based software lifecycle methodology (Agile) delivering tasks to budget and timescale.
• Excellent knowledge of product lifecycle, including installation, support, and security.
• Experience of Test Driven and/or Behaviour Driven Development.
• Delivering within a CI/CD environment.

It would be great if you have

• Experience of working within an ISO certified QA environment.
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a team environment.
• Experience of working with architects and technical leads to assist in quality software design.
• Experience of C# and ASP.NET Core.
• Experience of Modelling Languages (UML, ERD, ORM).
• Experience of database technologies, messaging technologies and containerisation technologies.
• AWS or equivalent cloud-hosting environments.
• Experience of working with Spring Boot.
• Experience in developing RESTful microservices.
• Knowledge of the Atlassian suite of tools, including JIRA and Confluence, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of cyber-security principles and secure coding practices