Software Development Engineer - Savings and Payments Deposits in Bradford

As our Software Development Engineer - Savings and Payments Deposits, you’ll join a team focused on delivering changes to maintain and improve key IT infrastructure that services YBS’s Payments function, as well as supporting the strategic direction of YBS. You’ll design, build, test, implement and support our core systems in an evolving environment. This is an ideal role for Developers or SMEs with a background ideally in Payment and Finance related systems with a strong technical skillset and desire to learn. This is a hybrid role, a mix of working from home plus time in our central Leeds & Bradford offices. The role also provides out of hours on call support to ensure critical systems and processes remain operational and resilient.

About the role

• Develop, document, and test software and configuration, ensuring they adhere to development standards and meet business requirements.
• Maintain systems by analysing programs to diagnose and resolve live defects/incidents.
• Participate in peer reviews of documentation, code, unit and integration testing.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts and product owners to transform business requirements into technical change, including performing impact analysis.
• Use applicable Agile toolsets (Kanban, Scrum) to track, record and progress enhancements to live applications.
• Continually update technical knowledge and skills using internal training as well taking time to self-develop.
• Provide out of hours on call support to ensure critical systems and processes remain operational and resilient.

About you

• With a proven track record in a similar role, you’ll have knowledge of one or more of the core technologies which form the basis of YBS’s Savings and Finance landscape including Cobol, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL and Perforce.
• The ability to interpret complex information to develop solutions that meet the required business outcomes.
• Great communication skills finding ways for non-technical people to understand technical concepts.
• Experience delivering software change within Financial Services and an awareness of operating in a highly regulated environment.
• Desirable skills include awareness, or a keen interest in developing your skills in newer technologies such as Java, Spring Batch and Git and how these interact with more traditional software.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of developing software in a DevOps delivery methodology setting.

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals we’re all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up to 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply? If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application.

Want more information? If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel on careers@ybs.co.uk.