Overview
Contract: Permanent
Location: Remote
Hours per week: 37
Salary: Up to £46,316 depending on experience
INTERNAL ONLY
About the role
We’re excited to be looking for a Software Developer to join our Software Delivery team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly skilled team across multiple business areas as part of the software delivery team and help deliver world-class products and services.
You’ll be working with a highly skilled Agile software development team to develop products and services that will be used to provide technical and professional qualifications in the UK and internationally. You’ll be directly involved in designing and implementing solutions and services using the latest tools, technologies, and best practices.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Design, develop, test and maintain software components in line with coding standards and best practices.
- Create user-focused solutions and interfaces that deliver an effective and seamless user experience.
- Produce high-quality code by utilising the latest engineering best practices and tools.
- Actively participate in our daily scrums, contribute, and engage in the sprint planning, sprint review and sprint retrospective meetings.
- Constantly update your technical knowledge and skills
- Work alongside our product owner, test team and the development team to review and improve product backlog items.
- Review requirements to provide estimates (cost and time) on new software development ideas and provide feedback to the internal customer on request.
- Identify areas of automation to improve business efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensure any technical solutions are sound, with appropriate consideration for performance, scalability, security and supportability
We’d love to hear from you if you offer the following:
- Proven software development experience
- Strong Microsoft .NET, .NET Core, ASP.NET, C#, MVC, LINQ, Web API skills, Entity Framework, XML, JSON
- A good working knowledge of SQL server, T-SQL, MongoDB, Windows Server, Visual Studio, JavaScript, TypeScript, KnockoutJS
- A good knowledge of object-oriented concepts and design patterns
- Experience in Test Driven Development including ability to write unit tests.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging and troubleshooting skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing.
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In addition to our benefits package, Our Colleague Experience Charter sets out the unique experience you can expect when working at NCFE, to enable a thriving, engaged culture. You can find out more about our Colleague Experience Charter and working life at NCFE.
How to apply
Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.
Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position.
Closing Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement
We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve.
We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.
Software Developer employer: NCFE
NCFE is an exceptional employer that values flexibility and inclusivity, making it an ideal choice for Independent End Point Assessors. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture, employees can balance their personal and professional lives while contributing to meaningful educational outcomes. The remote working opportunities across Kent, London, and the North East further enhance the appeal, allowing you to make a significant impact in your community without compromising your commitments.
