We are seeking a Software Engineer to help build out our new React web app and the .NET Core API used both internally and by our clients. We're looking for someone who has worked with teams building well-designed, performant and effective applications in support of complex business rules/flows.

You will work closely with established team members and become familiar with our technology stack. As you improve your understanding of our business logic, you will contribute your experience by continuing to build new features and improve existing systems. You will collaborate with our other developers in the integration with and development of the Smartwyre RESTful API.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in either React or .NET and will be interested in developing their skillset while working across both technologies with the help of their team. 

Responsibilities:

• Take on work as directed by team leaders
• Develop an understanding of the current architecture and begin contributing to the codebase
• Develop a solid foundation of domain knowledge that will guide your decisions and your collaboration with the business
• Collaborate with other teams to help build shared APIs that can serve many applications and scale independently, focusing on the consumption of those APIs
• Actively participate in all projects and work together to build high quality solutions
• Participate in “brown bag discussions” with the rest of the team to develop personal and team skills
• Provide constructive feedback on pull requests to increase code quality organically

Requirements

We need developers that share our passion for building and scaling cutting-edge Web (and eventually Mobile) apps in a fast-paced, well funded startup! We are looking for candidates who have:

• 3+ years experience developing single page web applications
  OR
  3+ years developing C# applications using .NET
• Interest in developing toward proficiency in both of the above 
• Ability and desire to work as a Full Stack Developer while developing your own skills 
• Experience working in an agile (scrum, kanban, or scrumban) environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work from the Farringdon office at least part time

Preference for:

• Exposure to Mobile App development
• Background with Unit Testing
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent 
• 2+ years experience with both C# and React

Benefits

• Competitive salary 
• Private Health
• Competitive Holiday
• Flexible Work Location
• Flexible Hours
• Pension
• Occasional travel to the US

We are seeking a Software Engineer to help build out our new React web app and the .NET Core API used both internally and by our clients. We're looking for someone who has worked with teams building well-designed, performant and effective applications in support of complex business rules/flows.

You will work closely with established team members and become familiar with our technology stack. As you improve your understanding of our business logic, you will contribute your experience by continuing to build new features and improve existing systems. You will collaborate with our other developers in the integration with and development of the Smartwyre RESTful API.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in either React or .NET and will be interested in developing their skillset while working across both technologies with the help of their team. 

Responsibilities:

• Take on work as directed by team leaders
• Develop an understanding of the current architecture and begin contributing to the codebase
• Develop a solid foundation of domain knowledge that will guide your decisions and your collaboration with the business
• Collaborate with other teams to help build shared APIs that can serve many applications and scale independently, focusing on the consumption of those APIs
• Actively participate in all projects and work together to build high quality solutions
• Participate in “brown bag discussions” with the rest of the team to develop personal and team skills
• Provide constructive feedback on pull requests to increase code quality organically

Requirements

We need developers that share our passion for building and scaling cutting-edge Web (and eventually Mobile) apps in a fast-paced, well funded startup! We are looking for candidates who have:

• 3+ years experience developing single page web applications
  OR
  3+ years developing C# applications using .NET
• Interest in developing toward proficiency in both of the above 
• Ability and desire to work as a Full Stack Developer while developing your own skills 
• Experience working in an agile (scrum, kanban, or scrumban) environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work from the Farringdon office at least part time

Preference for:

• Exposure to Mobile App development
• Background with Unit Testing
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent 
• 2+ years experience with both C# and React

Benefits

• Competitive salary 
• Private Health
• Competitive Holiday
• Flexible Work Location
• Flexible Hours
• Pension
• Occasional travel to the US

Looking for a New Challenge?

Want to work for a Growing Business?

Do you have the Experience and Knowledge we are looking for?

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage deadlines that are set by Chief Technology Officer.
• Monitoring of systems and alerts to identify significant trends and issues
• Bring new ideas and best practice on the design, architectural and software development of the service.
• Inspire, mentor and encourage colleagues to apply intelligently customised industry best practice.
• Reviews designs, and software written by other developers for quality, best practice and architectural integrity.
• Play a large part in the Continuous Integration Environment
• Plan & build architecture to cater for growth
• Help develop the team to refactor legacy code in more modern patterns
• Participate in Scrum meetings and lab calls
• Ability to write clear and concise system architectural documentation and summary diagrams
• Develop, communicate and maintain a road map of the architectural developments
• Monitor and review product and technology developments in the industry and present new ideas to BigChange
• Liaise and communicate to other departments such as Product Development, Testing and Customer-Specific software development teams to add value to their roles.
• Comply with company policies & processes, particularly for quality, data protection, information security & secure systems engineering (supporting the introduction of ISO27001)
• Provide top class service to our customers
• Provide training support to other members of the company and be a brand ambassador to BigChange.

Competencies:

• 10 years + experience in a similar environment (Essential)
• Experience as a software developer (Essential)
• Knowledge and experience of C# & .Net (Essential)
• Knowledge and experience of SQL and NoSql technology (Essential)
• Knowledge and experience in Machine Learning (Desirable)
• Knowledge and experience in Serverless (Essential)
• Experience in SaaS development (Essential)

Your Skills and Interests:

• Technically strong, with recent hands-on experience in one of their core areas of technical delivery
• An ability to advise senior stakeholders, work comfortably without definition and apply a progressive technical approach to any problem
• You’ll show a good understanding of how to put together software
• You’ll be an inquisitive technologist and naturally encourage others to be alike.
• You’ll convey a sense of credibility and trust within the team and BigChange
• You will have exceptional people skills and ability to objection handling where required
• Ability to work individually as well as a team with a adaptable and flexible approach to work
• You will have hands-on experience in System Software Development
• Ability to communicate at all levels both written and verbally
• You will have an organised and proactive approach to work

Your Rewards:

• Upto £80,000 p/a - depending on experience
• Expenses paid for all overnight stays, subsistence and mileage whilst on business.
• Over 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays, plus ‘BigChange Birthday’.
• Pension plan (NEST 3% employer, 3% employee)
• Gym membership assistance £20 gross pay monthly (for 12 months).
• Annual eye test reimbursement
• Free massage in the office
• “Motivational Mondays” – inspiring talks monthly from extraordinary people.
• Local fruit delivered weekly to the office.
• Being part of a supportive team with the ability to learn new skills and grow within the company.
• Experience cutting edge technology and be part of a company that is shaping the future.

Location of work: Office or home-based

Reporting to: Chief Technology Officer

Looking for a New Challenge?

Want to work for a Growing Business?

Do you have the Experience and Knowledge we are looking for?

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage deadlines that are set by Chief Technology Officer.
• Monitoring of systems and alerts to identify significant trends and issues
• Bring new ideas and best practice on the design, architectural and software development of the service.
• Inspire, mentor and encourage colleagues to apply intelligently customised industry best practice.
• Reviews designs, and software written by other developers for quality, best practice and architectural integrity.
• Play a large part in the Continuous Integration Environment
• Plan & build architecture to cater for growth
• Help develop the team to refactor legacy code in more modern patterns
• Participate in Scrum meetings and lab calls
• Ability to write clear and concise system architectural documentation and summary diagrams
• Develop, communicate and maintain a road map of the architectural developments
• Monitor and review product and technology developments in the industry and present new ideas to BigChange
• Liaise and communicate to other departments such as Product Development, Testing and Customer-Specific software development teams to add value to their roles.
• Comply with company policies & processes, particularly for quality, data protection, information security & secure systems engineering (supporting the introduction of ISO27001)
• Provide top class service to our customers
• Provide training support to other members of the company and be a brand ambassador to BigChange.

Competencies:

• 10 years + experience in a similar environment (Essential)
• Experience as a software developer (Essential)
• Knowledge and experience of C# & .Net (Essential)
• Knowledge and experience of SQL and NoSql technology (Essential)
• Knowledge and experience in Machine Learning (Desirable)
• Knowledge and experience in Serverless (Essential)
• Experience in SaaS development (Essential)

Your Skills and Interests:

• Technically strong, with recent hands-on experience in one of their core areas of technical delivery
• An ability to advise senior stakeholders, work comfortably without definition and apply a progressive technical approach to any problem
• You’ll show a good understanding of how to put together software
• You’ll be an inquisitive technologist and naturally encourage others to be alike.
• You’ll convey a sense of credibility and trust within the team and BigChange
• You will have exceptional people skills and ability to objection handling where required
• Ability to work individually as well as a team with a adaptable and flexible approach to work
• You will have hands-on experience in System Software Development
• Ability to communicate at all levels both written and verbally
• You will have an organised and proactive approach to work

Your Rewards:

• Upto £80,000 p/a - depending on experience
• Expenses paid for all overnight stays, subsistence and mileage whilst on business.
• Over 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays, plus ‘BigChange Birthday’.
• Pension plan (NEST 3% employer, 3% employee)
• Gym membership assistance £20 gross pay monthly (for 12 months).
• Annual eye test reimbursement
• Free massage in the office
• “Motivational Mondays” – inspiring talks monthly from extraordinary people.
• Local fruit delivered weekly to the office.
• Being part of a supportive team with the ability to learn new skills and grow within the company.
• Experience cutting edge technology and be part of a company that is shaping the future.

Location of work: Office or home-based

Reporting to: Chief Technology Officer