Full Stack Developer

Working within one of our product-based development squads you’ll be responsible for delivering one of Acorn’s market leading specialist insurance products. You’ll develop software as part of our React and C# .NET 8 Azure based eco-system. You’ll need to be a strong team worker and problem solver, keen to continuously learn and adapt.

What you will be doing:

• Writing quality code built to specification
• Writing unit and integration tests
• Contributing to daily scrum meetings
• Demonstrating your working software
• Contributing to sprint planning with tasks and estimations
• Being part of the wider Acorn back-end development community

Ideal Full Stack Skills:

• React
• HTML
• CSS
• TypeScript
• C# .NET Core plus knowledge of Framework
• Web API experience
• Unit testing
• Integration testing
• SQL/SQL Server

It would be very beneficial to have experience of some of the following technologies and patterns: Mediator Pattern, MassTransit, General experience in highly data intensive applications, Keycloak.

At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You will receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.

Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer?

Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
• Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:

• 6 Free Counselling sessions per year
• Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
• Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
• Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.

Reward, Recognition and Culture:

• Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
• A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
• Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
• Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events.

All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships.

At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.