Senior Software Developer

Digital Space is a leading UK converged managed service provider delivering excellence in Connectivity, Unified Communications and Collaboration, Cloud and Hosting, Security and IT Managed Service Solutions to its customers, through Service Operations based in Newark and Telford.

Our culture is customer-centric, serving loyal and trusted customers across our specialist verticals including Hospitality and Leisure, Retail, Government and Not-for-Profit, Manufacturing & Construction, Commercial and Financial and Professional Services. An example of our valued customers include Greene King, Burger King UK, St John Ambulance, Roxel and the Motor Fuel Group to name but a few.

Over 80% of our colleagues are in customer facing roles, and as valued members of the Digital Space team benefit from training and professional development, flexible working options, Medicash, quarterly company incentives and a variety of health and wellbeing services. As a company we are always seeking talented people, so if you're looking for a new challenge as part of a fast-paced industry in a business with exciting growth plans, then we'd like to hear from you!

Type: Permanent

Location: Hybrid: Newark/Telford/London

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join a great team?

Responsible for designing and implementing back end, mid-tier and user interface components that our customers see and interact with. You will primarily use C#, .Net Core, ASP.Net, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, Typescript/Angular for development however we also use NodeJS, React and XML and are always open to using new languages and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Build public facing applications with a focus on user experience, accessibility, quality, and consistency.Take responsibility for the UX/UI within your product.Follow best practices with regard to development.Ensure that your code is of a high quality and meets Digital Space coding standards.Develop pragmatic unit tests and acceptance tests to ensure overall ongoing quality.Be diligent and thoughtful in terms of security and raise any concerns with your team leader.Work with solution architects and developers to ensure our products work coherently and logically.Achieve and retain an AWS certification and mentor other developers on your field of speciality plus learn from them.Clearly document the scope and configurability of our products, for both internal and external consumption.Run show-and-tell sessions within the team, with other internal departments and with customers to spread ideas and gather feedback on our products and future requirements.Work with Test Engineers to ensure our products consistently meet high standardsUse standard development tools (git) as well as platform specific and proprietary tools to optimise and automate your workflow.Contribute to retrospectives to ensure Digital Space continually improves its products and processes.

Current Technologies

C# .Net CoreAngularAWSLambdaTypescriptCDKDynamoDBSQLPrime

Experience

Degree educated ideally in Computer Science or an equivalent with a focus on computing.Experience of web projects - You will have proven experience working with commercial projects and be able to demonstrate your abilities in core skills. Knowledge of object-oriented patterns and techniques is highly desirable.Experience using the Serverless framework or AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) or similar product is essential.You will have a confident approach to problem solving within restricted timescales. You should have the ability to work on your own initiative as well as work well within a team.Enthusiasm and ability to pick up new skills and embrace change are the hallmark of developers at Digital Space.You will be able to communicate effectively (both written and verbally) with customers and stakeholders in the course of completing projects.AWS- Any knowledge of the AWS platform would be advantageous but not essential.Knowledge of APIs - Experience of designing or working with web APIs would be beneficial.

Knowledge And Skills

Qualifications in numerate subject ideally to degree level or beyondCertification in AWS at Associate or Professional level desirableUnderstanding of all stages of the Software Development lifecycle and what is important at each stageCompetent project / time management and organisational skills and able to work independently where necessaryExcellent communication / interpersonal skills to interact successfully at all levels

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At Digital Space we embrace the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation, creativity, and success. We believe that a diverse workforce, representing a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our customers and communities. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees can thrive, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or background. We actively seek to create an inclusive culture where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique talents. Join us in building a brighter future that celebrates diversity and promotes equality in everything we do.

Key Skills

• Backend
• CSS
• C#