IT Software Developer

SGS; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Company Description

SGS provides the world’s most comprehensive range of integrated inspection, testing, certification, and advisory services, powered by the latest technology and digital tools. Our global network of experts supports our customers by helping them to meet increasingly complex regulations and standards.

We deliver services that touch every part of human activity and improve millions of lives - from ensuring the safety of food, clothing, transportation, and medicine to better testing in the nuclear industry. Whatever your role, you will make an important contribution to delivering safer products, better services and keeping society connected.

Job Description

We're looking to recruit an IT Software Developer to join the UK Digital & Innovation team based at our Ellesmere Port office. The successful individual will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting software solutions for the business, in addition to developing solutions which enhance business processes, improve internal efficiency, or provide added value to business services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver work according to project timelines, meeting specified deadlines and milestones.
2. Develop and maintain high-quality applications, ensuring they are robust and scalable solutions.
3. Collaborate with team members and other internal stakeholders to deliver features and improvements.
4. Ensure clear and concise communication regarding updates and challenges faced within projects.
5. Identify and resolve software defects, bugs, and performance issues promptly.
6. Ensure code is clean, efficient, and maintainable.
7. Investigate off-the-shelf software and leverage the Office 365 suite to provide solutions to the business.
8. Mentor and guide the team, including apprentices, for team succession.

Qualifications

About You:

1. Ability in programming - ideally using web-based technologies (e.g., C#, .NET, .NET Core, Javascript, JQuery, HTML, Razor, MVC, Web API) with a database (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server / MySQL, Entity Framework).
2. Full-stack experience using .NET framework.
3. Source control (GIT, Azure DevOps).
4. Software analysis skills.
5. Ability to work as part of a team.
6. Documentation of software both within code and external documentation of product specification.
7. Cloud deployment (Azure).
8. Significant development and deployment experience.
9. Software design/analysis experience.
10. Experience of dealing with end-users.
11. Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
12. Maintaining and upgrading existing systems.

Benefits

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

1. Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance.
2. Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
3. An additional day off for your birthday.
4. Discounted Gym Membership.

Additional Information

APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days. Please note this is an office-based role.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.