Job Description

Software Developer
UK Defence Academy, Swindon SN6 8LA
Permanent
Full time, Monday - Friday (Onsite only)
xc2xa335,000 - xc2xa348,000 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 Software Developer, who will be responsible for the development and maintenance of bespoke web applications required to support the day-to-day management of the Defence Academy, delivered primarily on the Microsoft Technology Stack. 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#
• ASP.NET / Blazor
• UX / UI / Usability techniques to ensure an excellent customer experience
• Microsoft Dot Net Framework / Dot Net Core, Entity Framework, Linq, JavaScript, Bootstrap and REACT
• Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills are required along with good interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills:

• 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

The Defence Academy sits within a beautiful and secure site which 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. Other benefits of working on this site include:

• Free, secure onsite parking.
• Opportunity to join many sports and activity clubs (heavily subsidised subscription costs).
• Gym membership, the site boasting 2 fully equipped gymnasiums.
• 18-hole golf course (annual membership circa xc2xa3375).
• Fully equipped riding stables, with the opportunity for lessons.
• Other sporting facilities include tennis courts, Astro-turf football pitches and much more.

What we offer:

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with 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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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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