Software Developer job at Truro Full Time

** Please note, this position is office-based in Truro, Cornwall (UK). Hybrid working may be considered after successful completion of a probationary period. Please include a covering letter with your application, explaining how you would be suited to this role, as well as the skills and knowledge you would bring. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. **

We’re looking to expand our developer team to increase our delivery cadence. We operate in an Agile environment utilising CI/CD to deliver tested solutions, implementing new services and enhancing existing applications to provide a high standard of service for our Members.

You will be mainly focused with developing using web languages such as PHP or C#, and knowledge of SQL Server would be advantageous. The role will also include front end development, so knowledge of Javascript based frameworks would also be beneficial.

Working closely with our Change and Data teams, you will help to provide solutions to business requirements, using appropriate technologies, software and systems to help deliver our Business Strategy objectives.

As part of a multi-functional IT team, you will be working with first line support, infrastructure specialists and application support to identify and resolve business issues in a DevOps environment.

You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to effectively communicate with colleagues.

You must be willing to learn and able to put yourself in the shoes of the people who use the software.

Recent graduates and apprenticeships will be considered for this role, and we would also welcome applications from those with wider experience who have an interest.

Brief, preliminary interviews – to shortlist candidates – will take place online on the 15th of June. Subsequent in-person interviews will be held at our Truro office on the 17th and 18th of June.

All interview timeslots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Systems analysis, design and development skills
• Knowledge of writing Unit tests
• Knowledge of Functional testing
• Knowledge of CI/CD practises and test automation
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Thorough understanding of current systems and applicable technology
• Thorough data management, numeracy and analytical problem solving skills

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Assisting in the identification of business issues, seeking appropriate solutions
• Creating and maintaining software solutions and systems to meet business requirements using the most appropriate technologies
• Keeping up-to-date with industry standards and developments
• Ensuring relevant data is available in line with business requirements
• Pro-actively building relationships across the IT Team
• Managing and developing relationships with suppliers and external parties

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Founded by a group of farmers in 1903 to provide cost effective insurance to the community, Cornish Mutual is now one of the leading South West insurance providers. As a mutual, we are a Member-owned business, run for the benefit of our Members (customers) – we don’t have shareholders. Our success is down to our people and our Members – both are at the heart of everything we do.

As an employer we offer a culture that is open and honest and we are supportive and collaborative, to empower individuals to deliver the best outcomes and develop in their careers. Our growth plans are ambitious, and we are looking for passionate people that can help us continue building relationships, supporting each other and that of our communities.

We value all our employees and offer a number of benefits including:

• 35-hour week, supporting a great work life balance
• Private medical insurance and income protection cover
• 24 days’ holiday, increasing to 28 days per year with length of service (plus bank holidays). Plus, the option to ‘buy’ an extra 5 days per year (after a qualifying period).
• Comprehensive induction programme, excellent learning and development opportunities including professional memberships and relevant qualifications.
• Up to 25% discount on selected Cornish Mutual insurance products and access to our exclusive Member discounts on other everyday essentials
• The opportunity for some hybrid working, after a qualifying period.
• Company events to support social wellbeing.

And many more!

Please write to us detailing how your skills and experience match what we are searching for and why you have chosen to apply for this role. If you would like to include your salary expectations, please do so.

We fill our vacancies as soon as we find people who fit our culture and meet the skills requirements. This means that whilst we may advertise with a closing date, we may offer the role to someone before that date, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

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We encourage direct applications and only work with carefully selected recruitment partners. We advise that if you are contacted by any agency and wish to verify that a source is legitimate, please contact [email protected] before sharing any personal information. We never accept unsolicited applications from agencies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Paid volunteer time
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person