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Software Developer

Employer
BPP EDUCATION GROUP
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Salary
50 - 55k
Closing date
16 Apr 2020

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Job Type
Professional Services, IT Services
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Job Profile IT - Application Development

Contract Type Permanent

Job Purpose

To develop applications, API and database components in the BPP Architecture. Ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standard following industry best practices following the BPP SDLC process. To contribute to and be responsible for the continuous change and Never Stand Still attitude of the IT Department and business as a whole.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Estimate, develop, unit test and document all application, front-end, back-end, API, database and system components in line with Architecture strategy.
  • Acting as an SME for identified internal applications & components and sharing knowledge as appropriate through wiki documentation and handover sessions.
  • Ensure all development is carried out in line with the BPP SDLC, coding standards and guidelines.
  • Contribute to the development team and squad on all activities during the sprint including development of user stories and defects, peer code reviews/feedback, backlog requirements refinement, QA validation, releases, deployment, sprint review and retrospective sessions.
  • Working very closely with testers and other developers to fully meet expected acceptance criteria and ensure the right level of quality standards are met.
  • Identifying root cause of productions issues and defects, recommending paths to resolve, and fixing where appropriate.
  • Providing continual support to business-critical applications, components and processes, and assist application support, service desk and other relevant teams where needed.
  • Liaise with the business, QA and other relevant teams to clarify and validate low level requirements and features.
  • Work directly with the Architecture team to ensure designs are accurate and understood
  • Feedback to the Technical Lead and Head of Software Development in a timely manner on any/all risks to BPP as/if they present themselves.

Department Technology - Development

Vacancy location Location UK, North West, Manchester St James's

Candidate Criteria

The successful candidate will be qualified to BSc/BA level with a highly technical, programming or a Computer Science related degree. You should have a science degree. Additionally you should have significant experience in a similar role. It is essential for you to have demonstrable skills in the following areas:

  • Coding
    • Ruby (Ruby on Rails) and PHP
    • JavaScript and JS Frameworks such as Ember/React
    • Database technologies (Oracle or MS SQL Server or MySQL)
    • Willingness to learn & pick up either .Net or Java in future (desirable)
  • Architecture
    • Multi-tier Enterprise
    • Micro services (desirable)
  • Cloud Platforms
    • AWS
  • Development Methodologies
    • Experience in Agile, Scrum/Kanban
    • Full end to end SDLC appreciation
    • TDD and BDD (desirable)

Please view the attached job description below for a detailed list of candidate criteria.

Employment Details Contract Hours 37.50

FTE 1.00

Salary 50 - 55k

Attachments Full Job Description

Software Developer JD + Guide March 2020.pdf (785 Kb)Download attachment 

Company

When you work with BPP, you will be part of a business that really believes in supporting your personal and professional development. With so many different business areas, we offer a wide range of exciting opportunities across the UK and abroad – from teaching to marketing to business development to human resources to name only a few. But what really makes working at BPP rewarding, is the culture of encouragement, respect and teamwork.

Company info
Location
BPP HOUSE
ALDINE PLACE
142-144 UXBRIDGE ROAD
SHEPHERD'S BUSH
LONDON
W12 8AW
GB

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