My client is looking for a solid Python Developer with experience and skills that extend to including C# .Net Core and SQL.

The company is a market leading data analytics provider to the Insurance industry. They are a highly ranked (5th) placed business in the Northern Tech 100 league table. They have also been recognised in the Sunday Times Tech 100 (49th) and are part of the Future 50 UK government programme for Late Stage Tech companies. The company is just over 10 years old which is still very young. They have developed systems and architectures that have supported their very successful entry into the market. They are now at a very important stage in their evolution as they look to re-engineer their platforms for the growth that they anticipate. Whilst every start-up will design their model as extensible, they will at some point be a different magnitude of size and hence have to build for the next phase of their growth.

The Role

This ambitious company is deliberately changing its focus towards differentiating itself through its software product offerings. This is the chance to lead and influence not only the development of great software, but as a member of the business leadership team it offers a rare opportunity to lead and influence business decisions through your knowledge of what can be achieved with technology.

This is both a strategic and hands on role that requires flexibility, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to the delivery of IT software solutions across the business. The role holder will be responsible for the day to day leadership of software projects and the in-house software development team (Senior Developer & Software Developer) Providing strong project management for the development of the propriety application is a key part of the Lead Developer role.

The right candidate will be excited about the opportunity to lead an ambitious team of developers, to deliver improved internal and external functionality and drive service improvements as a member of the leadership team.

The Working Environment

The company is very team centric and works hard to ensure that communication and input is respected for all employees. The environment is deliberately entrepreneurial and has low levels of bureaucracy with a strong “can-do” ethos running through all teams.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the Trident Leadership Team, provide a strategic outlook for the role of the IT function
• Develop the software and system strategy for Trident
• Deliver software development projects from inception to operations roll out, on time and to budget
• Maintain the CR and SR requirements of the business, providing monthly management information to track progress
• Provide a strong focus on the customer and the use of our in-house and external technology to enhance the customer experience
• Identify risks and issues early and propose creative solutions to ensure successful project and customer service delivery
• Identify technologies that future proof the business in the most cost-effective way

Skills / Experience Required

Essential:

• Strong team working skills
• Great communication and interpersonal skill
• 5 years’ experience in leading software development projects
• Software development capability – Microsoft .NET Framework
• C# / Java script / T-SQL
• Demonstrable project management and projects delivery experience
• Strong commercial & analytical skills to measure IT solution impact on customer experience and ROI performance
• Be able to think strategically and challenge the status quo

• Have a positive and tenacious attitude
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Creativity and an eye for detail

Desirable:

• Experience working with technology service solutions for B2B customers
• Experience working with VMWare
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
• Knowledge of the energy consultancy services sector or energy supply experience will be helpful

Key role Objectives

• Ability to work with changing priorities and with multiple projects
• Delivery of software projects on time and to budget
• Provide innovative customer solutions that enhance the online portal service experience

Benefits

• Management bonus scheme
• 4pm finish on Friday
• Relaxed dress code in the office
• Opportunity for career progression within a privately-owned business
• Bi-annual Appraisals
• 2 x Christmas Parties
• Company Summer Day out

The Role

This ambitious company is deliberately changing its focus towards differentiating itself through its software product offerings. This is the chance to lead and influence not only the development of great software, but as a member of the business leadership team it offers a rare opportunity to lead and influence business decisions through your knowledge of what can be achieved with technology.

This is both a strategic and hands on role that requires flexibility, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to the delivery of IT software solutions across the business. The role holder will be responsible for the day to day leadership of software projects and the in-house software development team (Senior Developer & Software Developer) Providing strong project management for the development of the propriety application is a key part of the Lead Developer role.

The right candidate will be excited about the opportunity to lead an ambitious team of developers, to deliver improved internal and external functionality and drive service improvements as a member of the leadership team.

The Working Environment

The company is very team centric and works hard to ensure that communication and input is respected for all employees. The environment is deliberately entrepreneurial and has low levels of bureaucracy with a strong “can-do” ethos running through all teams.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the Trident Leadership Team, provide a strategic outlook for the role of the IT function
• Develop the software and system strategy for Trident
• Deliver software development projects from inception to operations roll out, on time and to budget
• Maintain the CR and SR requirements of the business, providing monthly management information to track progress
• Provide a strong focus on the customer and the use of our in-house and external technology to enhance the customer experience
• Identify risks and issues early and propose creative solutions to ensure successful project and customer service delivery
• Identify technologies that future proof the business in the most cost-effective way

Skills / Experience Required

Essential:

• Strong team working skills
• Great communication and interpersonal skill
• 5 years’ experience in leading software development projects
• Software development capability – Microsoft .NET Framework
• C# / Java script / T-SQL
• Demonstrable project management and projects delivery experience
• Strong commercial & analytical skills to measure IT solution impact on customer experience and ROI performance
• Be able to think strategically and challenge the status quo

• Have a positive and tenacious attitude
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Creativity and an eye for detail

Desirable:

• Experience working with technology service solutions for B2B customers
• Experience working with VMWare
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
• Knowledge of the energy consultancy services sector or energy supply experience will be helpful

Key role Objectives

• Ability to work with changing priorities and with multiple projects
• Delivery of software projects on time and to budget
• Provide innovative customer solutions that enhance the online portal service experience

Benefits

• Management bonus scheme
• 4pm finish on Friday
• Relaxed dress code in the office
• Opportunity for career progression within a privately-owned business
• Bi-annual Appraisals
• 2 x Christmas Parties
• Company Summer Day out

Are you a Developer who can lead and influence others around you? Are you ready to step up into a role where your skills, inquisitive nature and tenacity will thrive in an open and tight knit team? Are you looking for an organisation with little or no bureaucracy that is growing and evolving? Then this could be the role for you!

I am looking for a self-motivated, driven and enthusiastic individual to join a growing IT Team as a Senior Developer, based in Blackburn at the head office. You will be responsible for improving and maintaining the company's Bespoke Software solutions. Delivering IT projects on time and engaging with other departments to ensure that this happens is a key part of the role as well as assisting your colleagues with knowledge transfer regarding application that you have developed and providing day to day IT support for the Group.

Experience and skills;
 

Must haves

• Strong OO design knowledge.
• Good knowledge of test-driven development and continuous integration.
• 5 years+ professional experience with the following C#, ASP.NET, CSS, JavaScript, T-SQL.
• 2 years+ professional experience with the following HTML5, MVC, Angular, EF.
• Integration of web APIs - REST/JSON/XML.
• Strong knowledge and experience with various DBMS.
• Proven work experience in an agile environment (Scrum).
• Strong knowledge of version control and task tracking systems.
• 5+ years commercial experience.
• Team player.
• Comfortable with collective code ownership and pair programming.
• Creative problem solver and able to think out-side the box.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
   

Desirable

• SSRS / Crystal Reports Experience

Why This Role?

Established in 1993, the company has grown into one of the UK's largest and best-known companies in their field. As one of the employees you will be part of a growing organisation that is constantly looking for new ways to expand and develop their systems, processes and most importantly, you.

 Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Discounted gym membership (T&C's apply).
• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).

• Free on-site car parking.
• A Personal Development Plan for all employees after 3 months service.
• Excellent career progression plans.
• Easily accessible by commuters.
  
  
  If you think you have the necessary skills, experience and personal qualities to make a difference at this company and help them take the next step in their expansion, please apply and hear more about this great opportunity.

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 This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with ambitious growth plans where you will have influence and the chance to let your skills and attitude shine through.