Software Engineer in Northampton

Come and join us as we continue our Digital Transformation ensuring we become the digital leader in plumbing, heating, and sustainable heating solutions.

The Role: As our Software Engineer you'll be part of the team of Software Engineers focusing on the creation, enhancement, and upkeep of top-notch software solutions aligned with the requirements of both our customers and stakeholders. The Software Engineer will be part of our growing Software Development team to evolve the way we interact and engage with our customers online.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, code, and test software as per specs and standards.
• Ensure quality, scalability, and security.
• Work with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to convert requirements into software solutions.
• Work with cross-functional teams (product, design, QA) for successful software project delivery.
• Create thorough unit tests, conduct testing for software reliability, and collaborate on test plans with QA engineers.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, API documentation, and user guides.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Stay updated on industry trends, tech, and best practices.
• Attend events and training for skill and knowledge growth.

This is a hybrid-based opportunity with up to 2 days per week in the office. You should be based in the UK and our Offices are based in Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Crick (Northampton).

You:

• You’ll live and breathe our Customer First ethos, with an innovative and agile approach to problem-solving.
• You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider Engineering team and you’ll thrive on delivering excellent data delivery.

Skills and competencies

• Must have previous experience in Software Engineering, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Strong attention to detail, proficient in analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Able to communicate with all levels of stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies, algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.
• Experience with web or mobile application development and related frameworks.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages - Java, C++, UniVerse, Python, or JavaScript.

Us:

From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We’re proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we’re super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.

Benefits Package and Cultural Environment:

• Bonus Discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers
• Life assurance
• Extended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and more
• Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each other
• Complete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages development
• Financial education and loans
• Flexible working options
• A business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true self
• And more!

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don’t want you to fit our culture, we want you to enrich it.

We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.