Group Application Software Developer in Doncaster

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Competitive salary based on skills and experience

Working Hours:

37.5

Location:

Doncaster

Closing Date:

04/12/2026

Job Category:

Office Based Roles

Region / Division:

Group Functions

Brand:

DFS Group

Job Introduction

About us

At DFS Group, we’re proud to help people create spaces they love to live in. We’re home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company: three brands with their own personalities, brought together by a shared mission.

Behind our brands is a passionate Group team. From Finance and Technology to People, Marketing and Supply Chain, our Group functions power everything we do. They create the foundations that allow our brands to thrive, innovate and grow.

Whether you’re supporting our brands or serving our customers, the mindset that connects us means we expect more of ourselves and each other. It means every customer is our favourite, every voice is valued, and every interaction is one we’re proud of.

When you’re part of a community that shares your way of thinking, the wins feel bigger. The effort feels worth it. It’s a place where people stay because they feel valued, and find room to grow because they’re challenged.

About the role

We are looking for a Software Developer to compliment our internal team of developers. This role will support the current team working on new developments and enhancements to existing software.This is an exciting time to join the DFS Technology Department as we strive to revolutionise the DFS Technology systems. The successful candidate will play an integral part in providing the business with information working with internal stakeholders and external partners to produce world class solutions to support the future growth of the business.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become part of a Technology department where you can experience the full development life cycle of technology solutions working with amazingly talented people in a growing and progressive team.As the business has a growing need for access to information you will have the chance to build strong working relationships across the company and the opportunity to develop and broaden your skills by working on a variety of projects with both internal and external partners.

What you’ll be responsible for

Collaborating within a multidisciplinary development team, leveraging autonomous AI coding agents and development tools to accelerate & support delivery.

Specifying , scoping , and breaking down technical requirements into clear specifications, structured prompts, and actionable tasks for execution by both AI tools and peers.

Maintaining, refactoring and improving existing software systems, utilising AI assisted development tools for code generation, bug resolution, test automation and dependency updates.

Reviewing, auditing and validating AI generated code and pull requests, ensuring strict adherence to code quality, system architecture, performance, and security benchmarks.

Liaising with end users and key business areas to gather functional requirements and translate them into robust technical delivery plans.

Producing and maintaining comprehensive user, technical, and system documentation, utilising AI tools to keep documentation accurate and synchronised with evolving codebases.

Adhering to coding standards, securing development practices and AI governance guidelines, taking personal accountability for all code merged into production.

Contributing to continuous application improvements and proactively identify practical opportunities to embed AI into the team’s Software Development Lifecycle.

Out of hours on call support required on a rotating basis.

We’re looking for someone who has

Experience in design and programming on a variety of platforms and environments including AIX and Windows based operating systems.

Familiarity with emerging AI engineering workflows and agentic coding tools to assist with debugging, code authoring, and test automation.

Strong code review and architectural evaluation skills to validate and refine AI generated code.

Excellent communication and analytical problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to continuous technical self-development.

Proven experience working effectively within Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks, contributing to iterative development and team collaboration.

Persuasive skills and ability to challenge constructively.

Experience with REACT, C#, ASP.NET, HTML, IIS, Microsoft Visual Basic / .NET would be desirable.

Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git).

Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment (e.g. GitHub).

Experience with relational databases and SQL.

We believe great work deserves great support. That’s why we offer benefits that help you grow, feel looked after, and enjoy life beyond work. Here’s what we have to offer:

• 23 days holiday, plus the option to buy up to 5 more
• Enhanced parental leave
• Health cash plan from £1 a month, with everyday cashback
• Employee Assistance Programme for support when you need it
• Extras like flu vouchers, menopause support and health check
• Pension with company contributions
• Life assurance for peace of mind
• Sharesave scheme to save each month and invest in our future
• Structured induction from day one
• Access to our Learning Hub and skills workshops
• Leadership development and apprenticeship programmes
• 30% colleague discount, plus 15% for friends and family, three times a year
• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
• SmartTech scheme to buy tech up to £1,000
• Cycle to Work scheme for bikes and accessories up to £1,500 through salary sacrifice
• Electric vehicle lease scheme with Octopus to help you save and reduce your impact
• One paid volunteering day each year

Equal opportunities

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and makes room for different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

We turn that commitment into action through colleague networks, trusted partnerships and recognised accessibility initiatives such as the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.

If your experience does not quite match every part of the role, we’d still love to hear from you.

If you need any adjustments or additional support during the application process, please contact our Talent Team at talent@dfs.co.uk and we will be happy to help.

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