Senior Software Developer - Holytown

Job summary

We are recruiting for a full time Senior Software Developer on a permanent basis. Your passion has never had a greater purpose. Here at SEPA, we're connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take - to protect our environment. That's why, when you join us as a Senior Software Developer, you'll discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day. That's what it means to be Passionately Purposeful - for our environment, and for your career.

Responsibilities

• Develop user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks applying component-based architecture.
• Build database-driven applications using low-code platforms with a focus on rapid development, usability, and integration with enterprise data systems.
• Design and implement database solutions via relational and non-relational databases. Be comfortable working with data formats such as JSON and XML.
• Write and optimise queries using SQL and other database programming languages, with experience in developing stored procedures, functions, and scripts to support data-driven applications.
• Work with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, including deploying, managing, and integrating applications in scalable cloud environments. Use tools such as Terraform to facilitate Infrastructure as Code.
• Use version control systems such as GitHub to support collaborative development, code review, and effective change management across teams.
• Use modern IDEs such as Visual Studio Code and be familiar with AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot and Agents to enhance coding efficiency, support problem-solving, and accelerate development workflows.
• Design and implement unit tests to ensure code reliability, maintainability, and alignment with functional requirements.
• Design, implement, and consume APIs, with familiarity using tools such as Postman for testing and documentation.
• Implement DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, using tools such as Microsoft Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms to automate build, test, and release processes.
• Mentor junior colleagues by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and supporting their professional development through code reviews, pair programming, and regular feedback.
• Lead the technical direction and successful delivery of complex sets of requirements, ensuring alignment with architectural standards, stakeholder expectations, and project timelines.
• Produce clear and maintainable documentation for software applications, system architecture, and development processes.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to staying current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of related experience developing robust, maintainable, and secure applications using clean code principals, with a focus on performance, accessibility and inclusive design.
• Proven skills in building database-driven applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Vue) and low-code platforms (e.g. Oracle APEX, Microsoft Dynamics), alongside strong database design, query development and data handling skills (e.g. SQL, Oracle, MongoDB, MS Dataverse).
• Proficient in version control (e.g. Git), unit testing, API integration, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), with a solid understanding of DevOps principles and cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS).
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead on complex technical challenges, adopt emerging technologies (e.g. AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot), and ensure quality outcomes aligned with stakeholder needs.

Benefits

• Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities.
• Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata).
• Paid time off to support your Wellbeing and enable you to Volunteer in your community.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Progressive Family Friendly policies.
• Training & development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best.

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