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We are a fast growing, reputable and innovative company with a successful hybrid working style in this digital age. Hood Group is a dynamic, forward thinking customer management business that provides outsourced customer services for well-known UK trusted brands. Lead developer to join a fast-paced, agile C# development team delivering flexible, robust and innovative solutions that meet Business and Partner requirements. The role gives the opportunity to work with a number of well-known partners designing and delivering solutions for customer acquisition, management and engagement, working across the Microsoft stack, from data access tier through to presentation in web. Sitting within our internal development team, in this role you will focus on providing advice for technical frameworks and use of enterprise/ leading development technologies. You will lead development on projects following the design cycle of analysis, planning, design, implementation, testing - integration and maintenance This role will be split between working in the Southend on Sea Office and from home. What will I do in the role? Following company agreed methodology to maintain and update an in-house web and back office system according to business needs Leading on innovate design solutions; from new product development, enhanced customer engagement and Contributing to Project and Change Requests with relevant solutions and ensure all software development complies with the overall I.T design and architecture strategy Engaging in the full development lifecycle from analysis and implementation to testing, debugging, release and handover Creating clear, concise documentation based on company templates to record all changes made including handover to testing, releases, release documentation and support handover Leading, Mentoring and supporting a small team of developers Any other adhoc duties as required. What do I need? Extensive knowledge of software development and its technologies Experience in leading development projects/teams Proven commercial experience in software development position C#, ASP.NET (MVC, Web API) .Net Core, Visual Studio Azure DevOps and familiarity with pipeline setups Source control via bitbucket or similar Entity Framework or similar, IdentityServer Ability to confidently discuss and demonstrate technologies at every level Design code that adheres to the SOLID principles that is efficient and maintainable Ability to evaluate and recommend improvements for software effectiveness. Highly numerate and literate, with the ability to produce top quality written specifications and documentation. Working to strict quality standards Proactive and highly organised with strong time management and planning skills including the use of Jira Ability to communicate effectively with staff across the IT, Development and the wider business. Used to reviewing business requirements (functional/non-functional) and technical specifications Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality in handling customer personal data Keeping up to date with industry trends and technology developments Additional skills you may have? Web: Bootstrap Tools: JIRA, Bitbucket Data Frameworks: MSSQL/TSQL Http Services: WebAPI, Web Services, HttpHandlers Testing Frameworks: Selenium Source Control: Azure DevOps, Git IoC: Microsoft Dependency Injection Client/Frontend: Razor, Vue, SASS Others:Mobile app development, Xamarin, DevOps JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, HTML5, CSS3, Qualifications: Ideally degree educated or equivalent in experience Why work for us? To be part of a fantastic, supportive team with great progression opportunities, with access to the following benefits; “The best job ever!“ feeling We are offering 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays Employee Assistance Program Health & Wellbeing Program Incentive of £250 on Refer a friend scheme Learning & Development assistance Program Loyalty rewards Season ticket loan taken after tax (after 1 month) Private Medical Health Care Permanent Health Insurance Eye Care Vouchers Pension Scheme And there’s more benefits……. We have a new, modern, airy office based right in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, just off the high street. This is a key part of our hybrid model, having a space where people can work together collaboratively and catch up in person. Whether that’s coming in for training, meetings, workshops or simply coming in to work! We offer home working for all staff, whether regularly or occasionally, allowing flexibility and a good work life balance around other commitments and family life. We will provide your laptop and any other professional equipment required and you will also receive a working from home allowance.

Software Engineer needed for my client based in Bristol offering a flexible hybrid working model. My client is looking to expand their team with a very niche and exciting role. If you stem from a Software engineering and IT Support background or have experience in IT Support and looking for a route into Software Engineering then please don't hesitate to get in touch. Salary: £40k (DOE) Contract Type: Permanent My client want to attract and work with innovative, adaptable and proactive people to help them achieve One Mission as One Team. They offer the opportunity to work in a flexible, dynamic and diverse environment within their Training Support Hub and on their operations sites. You will bring expertise and fresh ideas to an environment where your contribution is really valued. As Software Engineer you will be part of a dedicated and diverse team. An exciting opportunity to broaden knowledge and skills set in a unique and interesting environment. You will build relationships with our stakeholders across all areas of the business, customer and supplier organisations. You will have the opportunity to experience both our headquarters and operating sites. If you are interested in joining our exceptional ICT team, keep reading to find out more details on this exciting role. You will: Provide technical support for Ascents Unified Communications. Provide database support for the ICT Team. Act as an Azure administrator for Ascents cloud services including user permissions. Act as the technical assistant for the MFTS BI system. Provide technical advice and support to the BI Developer, Babcock, Lockheed Martin and Users. Act as the technical assistant for the internal Graphics network. Provide assistance to sub-contractors for implementation of ICT, Audio Visual and MIS systems across MFTS. Provide support to the development and ongoing development of Ascents finance and HR systems. Provide administrative and user support for the Ascent ICT system. Manage and establish Concept of Operations What will make you successful? You will already have a breadth of fantastic IT experience, proven technical competence, but be keen to learn new technologies. You will have strong communication skills. You will love working in an environment where alternative tailored solutions are the answer, being able to navigate both yourself and stakeholders to a positive solution. You will know the importance of being able to work successfully in situations that can often be pressured. And you will also: Strong interpersonal skills, good analytical and problem solving skills. A high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work flexibly within tight deadlines with demanding stakeholders. General knowledge of programming languages (preferably Python) and confidence with learning new programming languages. The ability to communicate complicated technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in written form. Strong knowledge of IT systems including experience in; Active Directory Exposure to Azure Windows Server 2012 onwards Understanding of network protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, MPLS) Virtualisation, VMWare/Hyper-V Modern Desktop Administration Microsoft 365 technologies Unified communications (MS Teams) Network Patch Management What can we offer you in return? Competitive salary Option to work using the hybrid home/office model Option for 9/10 working pattern if full time Equivalent to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Extra days with length of service) Private BUPA health care for you and your family Pension plan (Up to 6% matched) Life Assurance (Up to 3 times your annual salary) Flexible benefits (Buying and selling of holiday, BUPA dental, cycle2work scheme, retail discounts) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay Enhanced company sick pay which increases with length of service Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 free and confidential legal and wellbeing advice) Annual reviews of your salary and individual learning and development plan Mental Health Support and subscription to the Unmind platform for you and a plus one Free eye tests for DSE users and money towards any subsequent corrective glasses.