Software Developer

Are you a motivated Junior Software Developer with exceptional communication skills, adept at multi-tasking and looking for a new position? Capita have a new opportunity for a Software Developer with experience in AWS to join us on a permanent basis.

Our Software developers are responsible for designing, testing, and implementing new and updated software programs. They will ensure all deliverables are completed on time and to the agreed specification. What you'll be doing:

• work within a software development team delivering projects using Scrum methodology
• provide 2nd/3rd line support for applications and systems
• understand the customer requirements, provide task level estimates, development, and unit testing of the work packages
• develop agreed milestones and delivers in accordance with a set of targets
• contribute ideas and improvements for the betterment of the team and processes
• ensure contribution in the daily stand-ups and other meetings wherever necessary
• maintain the development best practices and standards personally; actively participate in project tasks, following own standards
• provide the low-level documentation, known issues documentation, user guides and contribute to the knowledge repository that will benefit the peers
• build relationships with SMEs/Business teams, participate and contribute consistently to the calls/forums
• work with developers, peers, and architects to develop fresh solutions or enhancements/changes to existing applications/tools

What we're looking for

• proven IT experience in a commercial environment
• knowledge of all areas of the development lifecycle
• proven experience developing software observing good practices (Object Oriented concepts, multi-tier, Separation of concerns)
• experience of working with AWS (including but not limited to S3, CloudWatch, WAF, IAM security groups, SES, VPC, RDS, Code Pipeline, EC2, Cloud Formation)
• experience in developing Web and Windows based applications using Microsoft .NET development framework.
• knowledge on source control repository tools like Git, TFS etc.
• strong knowledge of object-oriented programming, strong database skills and have experience developing web applications which combine high level server-side and client-side programming techniques.
• expertise in application analysis, requirement analysis, Root Cause Analysis (RCA),
• Python experience

About Capita TSS

Capita Technology and Software Solutions (TSS) is a 5000 people strong global shared service, responsible for delivering innovation and digital transformation for Capita's colleagues, businesses and clients.

We design, build and run the right technical competencies and partnerships to enable Capita to deliver seamless public and customer services - from working collaboratively with Capita's businesses to shape the right technology and software solutions to take to market, to ensuring colleagues have access to resilient, predictable IT services and support, that enables them to work effectively and securely.

TSS is right at the heart of Capita, as we work to create a technology-led organisation. You'll be part of a Capita-wide network of 55,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines, sectors and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you .

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of 55,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you'll do next:

Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email Iqbal at reasonableadjustments@capita.com and we'll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website