The Systems & Tools team are looking for a Software Developer to be a key part of MBDA's Customer Support digital transformation journey.
Specifically, the role will focus on application development for customer engagement, accessible through multiple platforms including mobile. Additionally you will be working with bespoke application development for business optimisation.
Job Title: Systems And Tools Developer
Salary: £43,000 - £63,000 depending on experience
Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1day per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
The opportunity:
- You will be developing new or improving existing software applications that are used to manage customer support activities utilising software best practices (referential, code review, etc.)
- You will be helping the Customer Support management team to improve data analysis techniques
- You will be capable of creating and managing suitable and comprehensive project documentation, user guides, test plans and work packages for projects and works orders
- You will be comfortable and capable to act as lead developer on projects, carrying out the necessary activities of the software development lifecycle
- You will be working with a multi-national team and have opportunities for international travel and development of language skills
What we're looking for from you:
Essential;
- You hold a Bachelor or Master Degree in software development and/or good experience as a Software Engineer.
- Knowledge in Back-end & front-end programming languages (Microsoft SQL, C#, java/javascript, Powershell)
- You will have the ability to communicate in different ways effectively with both IT experts and non-technical staff in the use of their specific IT tools & applications
- Ability to manage and set own priorities in order to meet objectives
- Understand client requirements and how they translate in application features
- Troubleshooting and debugging applications
Desirable;
- Design and development of multi-device applications (PC, tablet, mobile phone)
- Ability to develop technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design and code
- You have experience in Agile process, CI/CD and/or DevOps.
- Experience and appreciation of challenges when working with international teams
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Our company:
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
What we can offer you:
- Company bonus
: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
- Pension
: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- Overtime:
opportunity for paid overtime
- Flexi Leave:
Up to 15 additional days
- Enhanced parental leave:
offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
- Facilities
: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
- Training and Development
: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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