Mid-Level Developer - Major UK Insurer - Perm - Portsmouth

Fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant development team within a major UK insurance group as a Mid-Level Developer, working on the development of industry leading ASP.Net Web Applications with C#, SQL Server, MVC and Razor. Working with a business where employees and customers are always at the core of their values and practices, you will be offered excellent opportunities to develop and progress your career, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Description

Working within a small, highly skilled development team, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of transactional web applications, which have capability across a number of platforms.

The role will have a strong Ecommerce focus, and will involve the development of functional enhancements for the business, as well as diagnosing and fixing issues raised with the primary insurance platform and customer facing ecommerce offerings.

Although good C#/MVC , Asp.Net, and SQL Server skills are vital for this, the role will allow exposure to, and growth in a wide range of disciplines.

The Successful Mid-Level Developer

You will have hands on commercial experience of server side development with Asp.Net, C#, MVC, SQL Server and Razor, as well as practice with SOAP, REST, XML, AJAX, and JSON webservices with WCF and WebAPI.

The right candidate will have the ability to create cross browser compatible websites using W3C standards with front end experience including HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 3 and 4, as well as JQuery/JavaScript.

Experience of working within an Agile/Kanban framework, alongside continuous integration and Devops principles will be highly beneficial, with experience of deployment automation solutions including OctoDeploy, PowerShell, and Team city being highly very desirable.

What's on Offer for the successful Mid-Level Developer

Competitive base salary depending on experience, coupled with an excellent benefits package and fantastic upskilling opportunities within a range of technologies.

Mid-Level Developer - Major UK Insurer - Perm - Portsmouth

Fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant development team within a major UK insurance group as a Mid-Level Developer, working on the development of industry leading ASP.Net Web Applications with C#, SQL Server, MVC and Razor. Working with a business where employees and customers are always at the core of their values and practices, you will be offered excellent opportunities to develop and progress your career, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Description

Working within a small, highly skilled development team, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of transactional web applications, which have capability across a number of platforms.

The role will have a strong Ecommerce focus, and will involve the development of functional enhancements for the business, as well as diagnosing and fixing issues raised with the primary insurance platform and customer facing ecommerce offerings.

Although good C#/MVC , Asp.Net, and SQL Server skills are vital for this, the role will allow exposure to, and growth in a wide range of disciplines.

The Successful Mid-Level Developer

You will have hands on commercial experience of server side development with Asp.Net, C#, MVC, SQL Server and Razor, as well as practice with SOAP, REST, XML, AJAX, and JSON webservices with WCF and WebAPI.

The right candidate will have the ability to create cross browser compatible websites using W3C standards with front end experience including HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 3 and 4, as well as JQuery/JavaScript.

Experience of working within an Agile/Kanban framework, alongside continuous integration and Devops principles will be highly beneficial, with experience of deployment automation solutions including OctoDeploy, PowerShell, and Team city being highly very desirable.

What's on Offer for the successful Mid-Level Developer

Competitive base salary depending on experience, coupled with an excellent benefits package and fantastic upskilling opportunities within a range of technologies.

Our Automotive OEM client based in Sweden are looking for an experienced HMI Developer to join their team.

You will be working within various projects with focus on User Interface implementation of concepts through SW development, HW integration and technical expertise, to support and evaluate the HMI and UX design together with the designers in the HMI Design team.

The scope includes HMI design for infotainment, driver information, telematics and other car functions with both digital and physical user interfaces, to support and enhance the driving experience.

The core of assignments for this role consist of web-based development working closely with Interaction and Graphic designers developing HMI software application prototypes. The prototypes are mainly for the in-car screens, but the client also develops smart phone apps and hardware controller prototypes using Arduino and Rasberry Pi. Currently most apps are created using React or QT quick.

Knowledge of back-end development is preferred as the assignment leads also to design and maintain a system which handles all app prototype communication, server logic and data storing. Currently the client have a system which consists of separated nodes that communicates using
mainly JSON via MQTT protocol.

As described above you will mainly be focusing on the front-end part but you will work in  a small team and tasks are divided based on both knowledge and interests. You will therefore have a lot of opportunities to broaden your knowledge in new areas.

You will work within the HMI Design department, a cross-functional team where interdisciplinary focus, curiosity and drive are highly valued. The team work in close collaboration with other design departments shaping in-car experience of the future.

Requirements:

• JavaScript, HTML, CSS3, JQuery, HTML5, etc.
• JavaScript Frameworks such as React, Angular, Node, etc.
• Ability to adapt to any web frameworks
• 5 years software development experience
• Minimum of 3 years as a front-end developer, preferably working in a UX/UI team
• Microsoft Office

• Qt quick (qml), Qt/QML
• Android, iOs app development
• C, C++
• Python
• Arduino & Raspberry Pi
• Linux shell programming
• Vehicle protocols such as CAN, LIN
• Scripting for Unity 3D
• Adobe Creative Suite experience
• Sketch

Personal attributes:
Strong drive, communicative with good presentation skills, independent and confident as well as a good team player. Creative and innovative but structured, methodical and analytical with good planning skills. Flexible and able to work under constrained time schedules and frequently revised circumstances.

Additional information:

• Travels to China may be needed (approx. 1-2 trips per year).
• Each individual in the team has a high level of responsibility and mandate and is expected to be able to work autonomously.
• Fluent in English, spoken and written
• Driver’s license

Our Automotive OEM client based in Sweden are looking for an experienced HMI Developer to join their team.

You will be working within various projects with focus on User Interface implementation of concepts through SW development, HW integration and technical expertise, to support and evaluate the HMI and UX design together with the designers in the HMI Design team.

The scope includes HMI design for infotainment, driver information, telematics and other car functions with both digital and physical user interfaces, to support and enhance the driving experience.

The core of assignments for this role consist of web-based development working closely with Interaction and Graphic designers developing HMI software application prototypes. The prototypes are mainly for the in-car screens, but the client also develops smart phone apps and hardware controller prototypes using Arduino and Rasberry Pi. Currently most apps are created using React or QT quick.

Knowledge of back-end development is preferred as the assignment leads also to design and maintain a system which handles all app prototype communication, server logic and data storing. Currently the client have a system which consists of separated nodes that communicates using
mainly JSON via MQTT protocol.

As described above you will mainly be focusing on the front-end part but you will work in  a small team and tasks are divided based on both knowledge and interests. You will therefore have a lot of opportunities to broaden your knowledge in new areas.

You will work within the HMI Design department, a cross-functional team where interdisciplinary focus, curiosity and drive are highly valued. The team work in close collaboration with other design departments shaping in-car experience of the future.

Requirements:

• JavaScript, HTML, CSS3, JQuery, HTML5, etc.
• JavaScript Frameworks such as React, Angular, Node, etc.
• Ability to adapt to any web frameworks
• 5 years software development experience
• Minimum of 3 years as a front-end developer, preferably working in a UX/UI team
• Microsoft Office

• Qt quick (qml), Qt/QML
• Android, iOs app development
• C, C++
• Python
• Arduino & Raspberry Pi
• Linux shell programming
• Vehicle protocols such as CAN, LIN
• Scripting for Unity 3D
• Adobe Creative Suite experience
• Sketch

Personal attributes:
Strong drive, communicative with good presentation skills, independent and confident as well as a good team player. Creative and innovative but structured, methodical and analytical with good planning skills. Flexible and able to work under constrained time schedules and frequently revised circumstances.

Additional information:

• Travels to China may be needed (approx. 1-2 trips per year).
• Each individual in the team has a high level of responsibility and mandate and is expected to be able to work autonomously.
• Fluent in English, spoken and written
• Driver’s license

Full Stack Developer - Manchester
An opportunity has come up for a Full Stack Developer to join an energetic and dynamic award-winning digital agency in the heart of Manchester's tech hub. They take pride in their ability to consistently deliver high quality products and have worked with many major companies. Here, your creativity and passion for development will be highly regarded - they are keen to bring someone into the team who is looking to grow both within the role and the company itself.

Key Skills:
** Excellent experience working in a commercial environment
** Strong understanding and experience with several of the following languages: PHP, Java, JavaScript, Python and C#
** Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team
** Experience with MySQL or Postgres

Role:
Day-to-day depends a lot on the client's needs, but you will be working across a range of different projects and there will definitely never be a dull day here. You will be working across an array of different platforms and technologies - from iOS to Android, to gaming environments to websites, this is the ideal job for someone who thrives on variety (after all, it is the spice of life!). Therefore, you will need to be well-rounded technology wise and possess the ability to pick up new things quickly.

Location:
Located in Manchester's Northern Quarter, there are excellent bus and train transport links making it a comfortable commute for people who live all over the city. The company also offer a ride-to-work scheme for those who prefer to cycle or live closer by.

Salary:
Salary is dependent on experience and ranges from £35,000-£40,000.

Benefits:
** Flexible working hours
** 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) - In addition you gain an extra day for ever year you've been at the company
** Referral bonus schemes and profit-share
** Excellent career progression opportunities

If this sounds like something that may be of interest to you then apply with your most up to date CV. If you would like any more information please contact Hannah at Cathcart Associates - if this isn't exactly what you're looking for at the moment but would still like to chat about other potential opportunities please feel free to still get in touch.

Full Stack Developer - Manchester
An opportunity has come up for a Full Stack Developer to join an energetic and dynamic award-winning digital agency in the heart of Manchester's tech hub. They take pride in their ability to consistently deliver high quality products and have worked with many major companies. Here, your creativity and passion for development will be highly regarded - they are keen to bring someone into the team who is looking to grow both within the role and the company itself.

Key Skills:
** Excellent experience working in a commercial environment
** Strong understanding and experience with several of the following languages: PHP, Java, JavaScript, Python and C#
** Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team
** Experience with MySQL or Postgres

Role:
Day-to-day depends a lot on the client's needs, but you will be working across a range of different projects and there will definitely never be a dull day here. You will be working across an array of different platforms and technologies - from iOS to Android, to gaming environments to websites, this is the ideal job for someone who thrives on variety (after all, it is the spice of life!). Therefore, you will need to be well-rounded technology wise and possess the ability to pick up new things quickly.

Location:
Located in Manchester's Northern Quarter, there are excellent bus and train transport links making it a comfortable commute for people who live all over the city. The company also offer a ride-to-work scheme for those who prefer to cycle or live closer by.

Salary:
Salary is dependent on experience and ranges from £35,000-£40,000.

Benefits:
** Flexible working hours
** 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) - In addition you gain an extra day for ever year you've been at the company
** Referral bonus schemes and profit-share
** Excellent career progression opportunities

If this sounds like something that may be of interest to you then apply with your most up to date CV. If you would like any more information please contact Hannah at Cathcart Associates - if this isn't exactly what you're looking for at the moment but would still like to chat about other potential opportunities please feel free to still get in touch.

• Required:

  • Proven web application development skills, using Framework7, HTML, JavaScript and CSS on a resource constrained platform.
  • Experience of developing Single-Page Applications (SPAs) with NodeJS
  • Good understanding of secure development practices.
  • Use of a version control system, e.g. GitHub

  Desirable:

  • Experience of Test Driven Development
  • Experience of UX Design for Industrial Automation Equipment

• Required:

  • Proven web application development skills, using Framework7, HTML, JavaScript and CSS on a resource constrained platform.
  • Experience of developing Single-Page Applications (SPAs) with NodeJS
  • Good understanding of secure development practices.
  • Use of a version control system, e.g. GitHub

  Desirable:

  • Experience of Test Driven Development
  • Experience of UX Design for Industrial Automation Equipment

Software Developer – Full Stack Engineer – Cambridge - £50k

This is a great opportunity to work with one of our clients who are a fast-growing start-up company in biotechnology sector more specifically in the synthetic biology field. They are looking to bring on an experienced Software Developer to develop and support their new web application to help customers design and synthesise their DNA with our platform.

Skills Needed:

• Proficient in front end web development
  • HTML, CSSS, JavaScript, Flask
• Proficiency in Python

Beneficial to Haves

• Experience with UX design
• Experience with microservice technologies e.g. Docker & Kubernetes, terraform
• Experience with cloud services e.g. Google cloud or AWS

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
  • Contributory pension
  • Private health care
  • Life assurance

Junior Web Developer – Python/JavaScript – Cambridge -  £25k

This is an excellent junior opportunity to work with one of our clients who are a fast-growing start-up company in the life sciences sector creating scientific molecular software. They are looking to bring on a junior web developer to work build tools for drug design and data analysis for pharmaceutical companies. Your technical skill sets will grow whilst being at this company as you will be led and taught by the senior developers.

You will be exposed to full-stack web development, dev-ops, product specification and project planning.

Skills Needed:

• Foundation experience with web programming languages
• Experience with Python or JavaScript
• Experience with front end frameworks e.g VueJS, React
• Experience using a linux based environment and container deployment – docker & kubernetes

Responsibilities

• Familiar with the main tech stack
  • Python/Django/GraphQL (Back end)
  • VueJS ( Front end)
  • Using docker on AWS
• Essentially being taught a computational chemistry course
• Working and gaining proficiency on Linux

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• On-site parking

If you are interested in this role, please email your CV

or call (phone number removed).

Software Developer – Full Stack Engineer – Cambridge - £50k

This is a great opportunity to work with one of our clients who are a fast-growing start-up company in biotechnology sector more specifically in the synthetic biology field. They are looking to bring on an experienced Software Developer to develop and support their new web application to help customers design and synthesise their DNA with our platform.

Skills Needed:

• Proficient in front end web development
  • HTML, CSSS, JavaScript, Flask
• Proficiency in Python

Beneficial to Haves

• Experience with UX design
• Experience with microservice technologies e.g. Docker & Kubernetes, terraform
• Experience with cloud services e.g. Google cloud or AWS

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
  • Contributory pension
  • Private health care
  • Life assurance

Junior Web Developer – Python/JavaScript – Cambridge -  £25k

This is an excellent junior opportunity to work with one of our clients who are a fast-growing start-up company in the life sciences sector creating scientific molecular software. They are looking to bring on a junior web developer to work build tools for drug design and data analysis for pharmaceutical companies. Your technical skill sets will grow whilst being at this company as you will be led and taught by the senior developers.

You will be exposed to full-stack web development, dev-ops, product specification and project planning.

Skills Needed:

• Foundation experience with web programming languages
• Experience with Python or JavaScript
• Experience with front end frameworks e.g VueJS, React
• Experience using a linux based environment and container deployment – docker & kubernetes

Responsibilities

• Familiar with the main tech stack
  • Python/Django/GraphQL (Back end)
  • VueJS ( Front end)
  • Using docker on AWS
• Essentially being taught a computational chemistry course
• Working and gaining proficiency on Linux

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• On-site parking

If you are interested in this role, please email your CV

or call (phone number removed).