Mid-Level Developer

Location

York, North Yorkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Are you an experienced Mid-Level Developer looking to leave your mark on the retail industry? 

Are you able to develop software solutions that are both innovative and aligned with user needs?

Are you looking for a role offering you the opportunity to innovate, problem solve to provide solutions using the latest technology? 

Pavers is embarking on system modernisation project, aimed at overhauling the entire business technology landscape. Our development team is essential to this and required to apply technical expertise to develop custom software solutions that align with the strategic growth of the company's retail sector.

Reporting to our Lead Developer, you will help drive innovation and progress within the software development lifecycle, from conception to deployment, ensuring that the solutions delivered are robust, scalable, and tailored to the company's evolving needs.

You'll be a crucial player in a multidisciplinary squad that includes Developers, Solution Architects, Product Managers, and Quality Assurance Analysts. You will be working on producing modern and powerful frontend and backend applications using the latest frameworks and technologies, both individually and as part of a team as we refactor our legacy applications and modernise our technology stack.  

Your role will bridge the technical and business aspects of product development, ensuring that our software solutions are both innovative and aligned with user needs. Your contributions will be vital to the squad, as you help to drive our software development efforts forward, crafting robust applications and systems that support the company's dynamic growth and technological advancement.

Salary & Benefits for our Mid-Level Developer

up to £50,000 depending on experience plus;

• Generous Staff Discount
• Discretionary Annual Bonus scheme   
• Free onsite parking at York Head Office 
• Death In Service Benefit
• Holiday Entitlement (Increases with service)   
• Company Contribution Pension   
• Access to RetailTRUST (Wellbeing & Financial Support) 
• Access to the Pavers Foundation: employee-led grant application and charitable giving scheme 
• Access to wider training and development opportunities through Pavers Academy 

Hybrid working can be discussed on a case-by -case basis, but ideally you will be located within commuting distance of our York Head Office (YO26 6QU).

Main duties of our Mid-Level Developer

• Report directly to the Lead Developer, maintaining open communication and aligning with the strategic goals.
• Design, code, and debug software applications in various languages under the supervision of the Lead Developer.
• Analyse and troubleshoot technical issues and application problems.
• Engage with team members and stakeholders to co-develop effective and sustainable software solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and maintain high standards for code quality and system design.
• Create thorough documentation for software specifications and ensure users are trained on new applications.
• Research and integrate new technologies to enhance design and functionality.
• Regularly update and optimize existing software for improved performance.
• Mentor junior developers and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
• Commit to ongoing professional development to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
• Follow and advocate for company policies, procedures, and best practices in software development.

About you

• UK based holding Right to Work status (no sponsorship is offered)
• Detailed understanding of frameworks React.js, Node.js and.NET
• Knowledge of T-SQL (SQL Server / MySQL)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges
• Commitment to high quality, industry standard solutions.
• A willingness to share knowledge and support team members.
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Excellent communications skills at a technical level.
• Minimum of 2-3 years software development experience

About Us

At Pavers we look for confident, upbeat people and we provide great jobs in a supportive family environment for them. We know that without our colleagues there is no business, and so we always try and do the right thing by our people. We strive for diversity of thinking across the business and believe strongly in supporting our local communities. In 2018 we donated over £2.2m to establish the Pavers Foundation, with the specific purpose of providing grants for causes important to our colleagues in the areas of health, education, and community. In terms of the environment, we are constantly seeking to reduce our impact. Since 2021 we have been fully carbon neutral, and we also have one of the largest solar arrays in the North-East of England on our warehouse, generating clean energy. Due to our yearly donation of 2.5% of our net profit to our Foundation, our overarching aim is to be financially successful, but to achieve this in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

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Salary

£50k per annum