Software Developer

Software Developer

Our client is a trailblazing global AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) company, and they are on the lookout for an exceptional Software Developer to join their R&D team and report to the Head of Software Development. Their cutting-edge technology gives a voice to those with limited speech, positively impacting the lives of people with disabilities worldwide. As a Software Developer, you will be involved in the full product lifecycle: understanding customer and business needs, generating ideas, solving problems, planning, designing and developing solutions, and supporting features post-launch. They are committed to good software engineering practices and continuous improvement.

Your expertise in professional software development in modern C# or similar (e.g. Java, C++) will be key to their continued success. All around the world, their products, accomplishments and aspirations are a reflection of their teams' values: passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change.

This is a hybrid role based in the Bristol office, with the requirement to come into the office twice a week. The salary for this position will be determined based on the applicant's education, skills and experience.

How will you be making a difference?

- Working on anything from UI to core functionality, from fixing bugs to integrating new technologies.

- Writing clean, working, cross-platform C# code (.NET 7 and Xamarin) and associated tests, and improving the standard of existing code as you touch it to make it more testable, reliable and maintainable.

- Working closely with electronics engineers, product specialists, UX designers and other developers to design, develop and support robust solutions.

- Collaborating with stakeholders and customers to solve problems in a way that meets their needs.

- Helping to evolve your team practises and processes.

Essential qualifications/skills/experience

- 4+ years of professional software development experience in modern C# or similar (e.g. Java, C++).

- Windows and iOS application development.

- Excellent understanding of software design principles.

- Highly confident and experienced with automated testing - from unit tests to system and integration tests.

- Confident working on problems from scratch - resourceful in turning problems into simple solutions, and proactive in working with stakeholders to resolve ambiguity.

- Confident in picking up an existing codebase, refactoring and improving test coverage to deliver safe code changes.

- Versatility - enjoying turning your hand to new things, with a flexible approach to evolving business priorities.

- Willingness to develop across Windows and iOS (we can teach you).

- Great interpersonal and communication skills.

- Strong analytical thinking, with attention to detail.

Why join them?

They are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, and encouraging all staff to engage in a diverse range of year-round learning and personal development opportunities. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference in the lives of disabled people.

Rewards and benefits

Their employees always do their best, which is why they give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, private medical insurance, and whooping 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, they'll shower you with perks, including:

- Dress: They want you to feel comfortable in the office, smart casual is perfect.

- Food: You can find free healthy office snacks in their kitchens.

- Hybrid working: Laptop and home working IT kit provided.

- Flexible work schedule: balance is key to innovation, and they want to make sure you are at the top of your game with a schedule that will work for you (prior agreement from your line manager is required).

- Give back to the community: Each year every member of staff will get the opportunity to spend one paid day volunteering for a good cause of their choice.

- You, our best asset: They believe in investing in you and your development. Stay with them and grow with them! They will reward you with more holidays for your long service!

- Wellness: Stretch away the stress every morning with their online trainers, available via their cooperative perk website or hit the gym. They provide gym discounts too!

- Mental health: You will have access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for a wide range of support, advice and resources about Family, Health, Life, Money and Work.

- Peace of mind: Every employee benefits from a company pension, group life assurance, and income protection.

- Fun: Complimentary theatre and cinema tickets to Malvern Theatres. They organise many free social events including team outings and get-togethers.

- Eco-friendly: You can sign up for a cycle scheme (save 25%-39% on a new bike or E-bike by cycling to work), or lease an electric car through a salary sacrifice scheme after successful probation completion.

- Bonus potential: They work hard and recognize that with a discretionary annual bonus.

- Finances: Enjoy a wide variety of savings and discounts with Corporate Perks. You can save on electronics, food shopping, fashion, fitness, entertainment and all things travel.

Their commitments

They are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment where every individual's unique background and perspective are valued and respected, but how are they doing it?

They are proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by the UK Government's Department of Work and Pensions. They are also the Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday.

They are committed to ensuring that their recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with them. Please contact them to discuss any such adjustments that they can make.

For our client it's not about fitting into their culture - it's about adding to it. Their diverse team brings together unique talents and inspires each other to create amazing products that reflect the diversity of their users and customers.

They'd love to hear from you

Join them as a Software Developer and take their technology and your career into new territories.

If you're interested in this role, click apply and you will be redirected to their recruitment system to complete your application. They look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that they do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies.