At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and maintain innovative software solutions using cutting-edge technologies.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking team at Northern, focused on digital transformation.
- Benefits: Enjoy free travel, generous pension, exclusive discounts, and tailored training.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and recognition through awards.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while collaborating with talented professionals in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in C#, ASP.NET Core, React, and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 57000 - 57000 £ per year.
At Northern, we're building a new in-house development team and are looking for Developers to help deliver innovative digital solutions across our business. You’ll develop and maintain front-end and back-end applications, working closely with Business Analysts, Testers, DevOps Engineers and fellow Developers to deliver high-quality software that meets business needs.
What you'll be doing:
- Developing applications using C#, ASP.NET Core/.NET Framework, React Native and React Web
- Building user interfaces, APIs and data solutions
- Writing and maintaining unit tests
- Troubleshooting and resolving software issues
- Participating in code reviews and knowledge sharing
- Supporting CI/CD delivery alongside DevOps teams
- Collaborating with stakeholders to shape and deliver solutions
About you:
You’ll have:
- Experience with C#, ASP.NET Core/.NET Framework, React Native and React Web
- Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
- A passion for delivering quality code and continuous improvement
- Mentoring other developers in the team
- Working with Agile methodologies
Desirable skills include: CSS, Next.js, TDD, Microsoft Azure, Playwright, and Appium Tests.
What’s in it for you?
- Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
- Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
- Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
- Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
- Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
- Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.
We’re also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we’ll always offer an interview. All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.
Software Developer employer: Northern Trains Limited
Northern Trains Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture where team members are valued and encouraged to grow. Located at the Heaton TrainCare Centre, employees benefit from unlimited free travel and a generous pension scheme, making it a rewarding place to work while contributing to the vital operations of train maintenance in the North.
