Senior Software Developer

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

An opportunity has arisen for a software development role within the Interpret team, part of the E&P UK team. You will support the Lead Software Developer in managing the day to day operation of the Software Development team. You will lead by example, ensuring all aspects of our Quality and HSE processes are followed and will mentor the Software Development Engineers through effective guidance, training, and technical support. (This is in addition to carrying out the routine tasks of maintenance and development of Intertek’s software products). The key aspects of the role are maintenance and development of Intertek’s software products providing technical assistance for new and existing Interpret projects.

Key Activities:

• Define, design, develop, and deliver novel solutions and functionality within technical projects and Intertek software products across multiple software platforms
• Maintain and create functionality of existing Intertek software projects including legacy codebases
• Monitor project timelines advising Interpret Operations Manager of any deviations to plan
• Accountability for software project delivery, liaising with relevant internal stakeholders including Chemometric Modelling colleagues for specific projects
• Provide technical assistance and expertise in the preparation of bids and general project management activities
• Attend and contribute to client visits and meetings as required. Travel to client sites as needed to assist with project implementation and staff/client training
• Keep up to date on technologies currently implemented in Intertek projects and those that may be of value in the future
• Inspire and communicate within the Interpret team with regular pace to give clarity on direction, feedback on performance and plan to constantly improve and achieve results
• Maintain high standards of code quality, making use of version control tools
• Engage in the development of software using a clear process e.g. Agile, DevOps, Test Driven, Commented and Documented in Project Definition Documents(PDD) and Model Definition Documents(MDD)
• Work as part of the team to focus on exceeding customer expectations
• Deliver high standards of customer relations and service, seeking continuous improvement in a drive for excellence and be a positive company representative to customers
• Actively engage in Intertek’s performance culture to exceed customer expectations
• Drive the delivery of training & development plans to up-skill the Interpret Software Development team – mentoring and implementing training in liaison with Lead Software Developer and Interpret Operations Manager

ABOUT YOU:

• HNC, HND or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Experience in a software development role
• Experience developing applications using C#, JavaScript, .Net, HTML and CSS
• Experience using Agile methods, developing solutions hand in hand with design teams
• Understanding of build and versioning tools such as Bitbucket
• Experience creating RESTful web services and APIs
• Communication, interpersonal, leadership and team building skills sufficient to lead projects
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good problem identification and solving skills
• Have commercial acumen and ability to negotiate with clients and suppliers
• Exceptional customer focus

Desirable:

• Experience with Blazor, PowerBI, PowerApps, Java, or Python
• Experience with structuring, storing and cleansing data

Intertek’s passionate and entrepreneurial culture inspires employees to be Ever Better, to own and shape their future, whilst giving them the freedom, power and tools to develop a learning and development pathway that is unique to them. From their unique Skills for Success management and leadership development programme, which enables employees to gain skills and recognised qualifications to deliver 10X Performance, to Learning Leadership Labs that allow a learning experience for new and future leaders to support innovation and engage their people through collaborative quality conversations, Intertek has amazing opportunities waiting just for you!

ABOUT INTERTEK:

• Global pioneers in the Quality Assurance industry, they are the only company in the world that delivers – on a truly global scale – a fully integrated portfolio of Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification services.
• Located in 1,000+ laboratories and offices across the world.
• Our innovation-led, end-to-end Total Quality Assurance (‘TQA’) proposition helps organisations operate safely, effectively and with complete peace of mind in an increasingly complex, fast-changing world across all industries.
• A focused strategy and culture that gives employees the right platform to grow and develop their careers

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary
• Development and career opportunities
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

HOW TO APPLY:

Please provide a CV, Covering Letter (outlining your suitability for the role) and Salary Expectations to stuart.watson@intertek.com . All candidates will be required to confirm eligibility to work in the country before starting employment.

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