Principal Software Developer
- Jacobs
- Manchester, Lancashire
- 01/02/2022
Full time
Information Technology
Telecommunications
Job Description
We are digitising water, creating a sustainable future for the most important building block of life.
At Jacobs we are specialists in water, with decades of core domain knowledge. We've been using this experience to help us develop a game changing digital platform, Aqua DNA, that will transform the water network and with it how we interact with the planets water cycle. By introducing smart technology sensors into the wastewater network, utilities can understand how their systems are performing in real time.
We now have an opportunity for a talented Software Developer to join our Aqua DNA team at a Principal level.
You will work alongside our world class engineering experts and really make a difference to the world.
Principal Developer is a senior role within the software development team, reporting directly to the Divisional Director for software development. You will be a technical leader continuously striving to drive best practice and embody digital cultures such as Agile and Lean Start-up.
The successful applicant will become a senior part of a respected and hardworking team, providing support to clients and other team members alike. You'll prioritise the focus on being one team with a passion for nurturing, coaching and sharing your knowledge with others whilst ensuring high quality code is delivered in line with project goals and delivery cycles and thrive using agile methods.
This role can be based at any of our UK Hub locations and offers a flexible 'hybrid' approach to your work day.
#digitalfactory
People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's - find out more about our employee networks here.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team .
At Jacobs we are specialists in water, with decades of core domain knowledge. We've been using this experience to help us develop a game changing digital platform, Aqua DNA, that will transform the water network and with it how we interact with the planets water cycle. By introducing smart technology sensors into the wastewater network, utilities can understand how their systems are performing in real time.
We now have an opportunity for a talented Software Developer to join our Aqua DNA team at a Principal level.
You will work alongside our world class engineering experts and really make a difference to the world.
Principal Developer is a senior role within the software development team, reporting directly to the Divisional Director for software development. You will be a technical leader continuously striving to drive best practice and embody digital cultures such as Agile and Lean Start-up.
The successful applicant will become a senior part of a respected and hardworking team, providing support to clients and other team members alike. You'll prioritise the focus on being one team with a passion for nurturing, coaching and sharing your knowledge with others whilst ensuring high quality code is delivered in line with project goals and delivery cycles and thrive using agile methods.
This role can be based at any of our UK Hub locations and offers a flexible 'hybrid' approach to your work day.
- Demonstrable professional experience with ASP.NET / C#
- Advanced/expert experience of T-SQL / SQL Server
- Advanced practical HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, CSS, Responsive UI design
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Communicating and liaising effectively with colleagues, driving best practice implementation around agile and beyond
- Flexible and able to adapt to new languages and technologies
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Exemplary focus, ambition and attention to detail
- Analytical mind who can bring clarity to difficult situations
- Have initiative and the ability to work autonomously
#digitalfactory
People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's - find out more about our employee networks here.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team .
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