Systems Developer

Here at Zen your gender, race, ethnicity, neurodiversity, disability, sexuality, sub culture, size, introversion, extraversion, family background and everything else that shapes you does matter to us. Because they matter to you and are part of who you are. We're interested in you as an individual and here you'll find opportunities to develop, be recognised and hopefully enjoy yourself along the way. So don't hold back, there is a warm welcome for everyone at Zen and we look forward to meeting you. We are always happy for you to enquire about part-time, flexible working or reasonable adjustments, and we will support wherever possible. So please feel free to discuss your preferences as part of the recruitment process. If you wish to find out more or discuss any details you're not sure about, feel free to get in touch by calling 01706 902 275 or if you prefer to send an email, you can to and we will get back to you as soon as possible. FAO Recruitment agencies & organisations: Please note that we do not need agency support to fill this role. We have a small, but great, pool of agencies on our PSL and will contact one of those if we need to.

About the Role

We have an opportunity for a Systems Developer make an immediate impact upon organisational success and to work with a large, dynamic, open-minded and supportive team.

It will suit software developers who will enjoy the challenge of applying their expertise in relation to database-driven Internet and intranet systems development in a structured, yet informal but challenging working environment.

The Systems Development teams are responsible for a variety of existing internal and external web sites and systems. In addition, the teams are responsible for the creation of new systems that support the company moving in new directions.

What you'll do

• Utilising captured requirements, develop, amend and maintain new and existing software.
• To follow and occasionally lead across the full project life cycle guiding the solution from concept through to post implementation support
• To produce accurate estimates and milestones for own work and monitor own work against those milestones
• Working as a member of the Development Team communicating progress against milestones and post implementation reviews
• Proactively identify risk
• Provide support and guidance to peers and Junior Developers
• Adhere to test principles
• Adhere and contribute to Departmental processes and procedures
• Build and maintain key business relationships
• Ensure that operational systems are fully supported in line with policies and procedures identifying symptoms and causes

What you'll bring

• Experience of successfully designing and delivering mid-scale solutions including usability principles
• The ability to accurately capture and validate requirements
• An understanding of different methodologies eg Waterfall, Agile, RUP
• Experience of database design and optimisation
• A good understanding of TypeScript and JavaScript
• A good understanding of .NET languages, versions and technologies eg. C#, asp.net
• A good understanding of HTML and CSS
• The ability to write and understand SQL
• The ability to apply software design principles, eg. Object Orientated Design
• The ability to produce design documentation for mid-scale solutions using UML
• Previous experience of using configuration, release management and source control software
• The ability to produce automated unit tests
• Ability to contribute to continual improvement of internal development practices
• Ability to tailor communication to the target audience
• Act as a role model with the willingness to share knowledge across the team
• Good analytical skills
• Customer focused

Benefits

• 2 x Life Assurance Cover, with option to flex upwards
• 25 days Annual leave, rising to 30 days with length of service, with the option to purchase up to 5 more.
• Access to private Medical Healthcare and a Healthcare Cash Plan
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Car salary sacrifice scheme
• Continuous learning and development
• Discounted Mobile plans
• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Free onsite parking
• Internal coaching and mentoring opportunities
• Onsite Contemplation and Prayer room
• Onsite Electric Car Charging points
• Optional flexible critical illness cover
• People-friendly policies
• Recognition awards where we celebrate the most awesome people
• Retail discounts
• Salary sacrifice Pension- minimum of 3% Employee contributions for a 5% Employer contribution
• Six monthly salary reviews
• Subsidised Nursery fees
• Subsidised Onsite Restaurant
• Superfast Free Reliable Broadband
• Travel Loan and Ride2Work Schemes
• Two days' paid leave per year for voluntary work