Job Description

About the Role

As part of Xpedite's exciting growth plans, we are seeking a Software Developer to join our Intelligence Delivery Team (IDT) in Bath. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and testable solutions using the latest technologies and best practices.

This role involves collaboration within the team and across departments. It's a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to influence digital and technological advancements within an SME.

Xpedite is proud to be a Real Living Wage employer.

Responsibilities

As a Software Developer, your responsibilities will include:

Leading software development projects. Develop, maintain, and assure quality of internal software solutions. Conduct a range of testing types including integration, performance, and security testing to ensure robust and secure deployments. Continuously learn and stay updated with technological advancements. Collaborate with the development team and stakeholders on product improvements. Explore and integrate emerging technologies to develop innovative solutions aligned with business proposals. Communicate programming results clearly through reports and documentation. Follow coding best practices and processes ensuring secure development practices aligned with NCSC principles. Support research and development efforts for organisational improvements. Mentoring Junior Software Developers.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

Knowledge of .NET, stack such as C#, WPF, Blazor, MAUI, and ASP.NET. Experience of version control systems such as Azure DevOps or GitHub. Ability to demonstrate programming knowledge.

Desirable

Knowledge of Agile principles. Experience developing with OOP languages. Qualification or degree in relevant discipline, preferably STEM subjects. Knowledge of cloud systems, such as Azure, ORACLE, and AWS. Microsoft Certifications in: Azure Fundamentals (AZ?900) Azure Developer Associate (AZ?204) DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ?400)
Feel free to include your GitHub username in the application.

What are we looking for?

Expertise in software developing. Commitment to continuous learning and innovation. Ability to use, understand and learn software languages. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders. Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve. Excellent attention to detail and an eye for identifying problems. The ability to work in a team and individually. Exceptional organisational and time keeping skills. A passion for working within technology. Proactive and conscientious by nature. Capable of using own initiative. Interest in emerging tools and technologies.

Eligibility

You MUST meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the role:

have been a UK/EEA resident for the last 5 years. hold valid residency status. have the right to work in the UK. eligible for MOD SC. be able to attend the Bath Office.

What can we offer you?

Here at Xpedite, we hire the best talent with diverse and varying backgrounds. We believe this adds value, due to the diversity of ideas and team structures.

As a service driven organisation, our employees are at the heart of our business and therefore, we value high employee engagement, motivation, and development. From this, we understand the value in development and ensure employees have exposure to the training and mentoring they need to be the best they can at what they do.

Alongside our culture and community team, we ensure we are constantly improving our working environment and culture to ensure continued success, efficiency, and ambition.

We are a forward-thinking company, who see and feel the value of implementing a culture where health and wellbeing is encouraged and promoted.

On top of this, we host a variety of benefits and family friendly policies which are designed and valued by employees:

Competitive Salary. Annual Performance Related Bonus. Annual Performance Related Salary Increase. Flexible Working from day 1. Enhanced Annual Leave. Non-Working Activities and Events. Personal Wellbeing Fund. Private Medical Insurance.
The full range of benefits will be discussed with you during your interview.

About us

Xpedite Group of Companies Ltd was established in May 2004 and are a leading professional engineering service who achieve excellence for commercial and defence organisations by generating viable, proactive and value-added asset management solutions.

We have been operating within the maritime environment since our inception in 2004, providing safe, defensible and pragmatic configuration and maintenance solutions. We take great pride in being a very respectful organisation who look to have open, collaborative and sustained working relationships with all our customers. The majority of our personnel are based in our Bath Head Office; however, we have remote workers who are based in varying sites across the UK.

The IDT was established five years ago and has experienced steady growth since its inception. Initially, the IDT focused on developing in-house tools that supported the company's generation of data outputs for customers. More recently, the team has expanded its expertise to create bespoke software solutions tailored specifically for customer use. The IDT comprises a diverse group of data analysts and software developers dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions.

For further information on who Xpedite are, please see the below link: https://xpeditegoc.com
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Sick pay
Licence/Certification:

or will you be able to obtain MOD Security Clearance (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person