The Role

We are a leading provider and administrator of self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs), part of Curtis Banks Ltd, based at Temple Quay, Bristol just a 5 minute walk from the railway station. Our employees are a mix of all ages and there is a vibrant, fun culture that extends outside the workplace.

We offer a fantastic benefits package, including a generous pension scheme, flexible working, study support to help develop your qualifications and early close on Fridays to name but a few. For more details about us visit Curtisbanks.co.uk or find us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

The Software Developer will design and develop a new web functionality; maintaining the existing application and website functionality, including bug fixing, deployments, database administration and assisting end users.

You will

• Understand the overall architecture of the Curtis Banks Secure Portal, including its server installation environment.
• Work closely with the Business Analysts in the change team to translate requirements, use cases, and ideas from the business, putting them into working web applications under guidance
• Work within the boundaries of the software release life-cycle, including delivery and implementation of releases.
• Document solution designs to the specification agreed with the Lead Software Developer and Head of Change.
• Design and develop new web functionality for the Secure Portal and other systems, where appropriate, integrating 3rd party software where needed.
• Maintain the existing application and website functionality, including bug fixing, deployments, database administration and assisting end users with technical issues.
• Triage support requests raised by the business.
• Maintain scripting on the web server; assist with debugging, fixing issues with the server environment.
• Provide mentor-ship to junior developers, including helping them to work to best practices.
• Assist the lead software developer and head of change with the estimation of time to complete software projects.
• Comply with the agreed development methodology and standards.

Knowledge and Skills

Technical Knowledge Area

Specifics

Development Languages

Important

• PHP - including OOP and modern MVC framework use
• Javascript - ECMAScript6 preferable
• HTML
• CSS
• SQL - MySQL & TSQL
• Node.js

Useful

• Bash scripting

Frameworks and Tools

Important

• Yii 1.x
• Angular 1.x, JQuery
• LESS, SASS
• Bootstrap
• cURL
• NPM

Useful

• Wordpress templates / CMS

Server Administration

Important

• LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) setup
• SSH, bash, command line administration
• Virtual Host configuration in Apache

Useful

• Docker container management

Database Administration

Important

• MySQL scripting and configuration
• MSSQL/TSQL view design

Version Control

Important

• Knowledge of Git or SVN
• Bitbucket/GitHub integration

Working Environment

Important

• Linux / Windows development setup
• Agile methodology
• Jira or similar project management software

Third Party Integrations
(Technical)

Important

• SOAP / RESTful API methodologies
• Creation of APIs for both internal and external systems
• Integration with external systems via APIs using PHP, JSON, XML, cURL

Experience

Important

• Provable experience in a commercial environment, working with customers

Useful

• Experience in financial services

Skill Area

Specifics

Analysis and Problem Resolution

• Keen eye for detail
• Able to analyse and identify problems, and troubleshoot issues in a variety of areas, including
  • development languages
  • database admin
  • server admin

Collaboration

• Able to work in a team, assisting others as well as working to individual deadlines
• Works effectively with others in Curtis Banks and externally, to accomplish organisational goals and to mutually identify and resolve problems.
• Able to represent the team at meetings with other departments

Organisation

• Highly self-disciplined
• Motivated
• Well organised
• Able to make decisions independently
• Works to individual deadlines agreed with the Lead Software Developer and keeps them informed of any issues that may impact deadlines

Communication

• Able to communicate ideas and issues clearly and effectively to colleagues
• Able to liaise with other departments and external suppliers to resolve issues and provide solutions.

Documentation

• Able to document code and processes for use by the team
• Able to create solution documents and specifications for use by other departments and to confirm requirements

Working for Curtis Banks has never been so rewarding…

• Everyone receives a generous salary, 26 days holiday and the opportunity to take part in our fantastic Sharesave Scheme.
• Amazing Pension contributions from the business of 8%
• Benefits scheme that includes discounts from shops, gyms etc.
• Cycle to Work scheme and many more…

The Role

We are a leading provider and administrator of self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs), part of Curtis Banks Ltd, based at Temple Quay, Bristol just a 5 minute walk from the railway station. Our employees are a mix of all ages and there is a vibrant, fun culture that extends outside the workplace.

We offer a fantastic benefits package, including a generous pension scheme, flexible working, study support to help develop your qualifications and early close on Fridays to name but a few. For more details about us visit Curtisbanks.co.uk or find us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

The Software Developer will design and develop a new web functionality; maintaining the existing application and website functionality, including bug fixing, deployments, database administration and assisting end users.

You will

• Understand the overall architecture of the Curtis Banks Secure Portal, including its server installation environment.
• Work closely with the Business Analysts in the change team to translate requirements, use cases, and ideas from the business, putting them into working web applications under guidance
• Work within the boundaries of the software release life-cycle, including delivery and implementation of releases.
• Document solution designs to the specification agreed with the Lead Software Developer and Head of Change.
• Design and develop new web functionality for the Secure Portal and other systems, where appropriate, integrating 3rd party software where needed.
• Maintain the existing application and website functionality, including bug fixing, deployments, database administration and assisting end users with technical issues.
• Triage support requests raised by the business.
• Maintain scripting on the web server; assist with debugging, fixing issues with the server environment.
• Provide mentor-ship to junior developers, including helping them to work to best practices.
• Assist the lead software developer and head of change with the estimation of time to complete software projects.
• Comply with the agreed development methodology and standards.

Knowledge and Skills

Technical Knowledge Area

Specifics

Development Languages

Important

• PHP - including OOP and modern MVC framework use
• Javascript - ECMAScript6 preferable
• HTML
• CSS
• SQL - MySQL & TSQL
• Node.js

Useful

• Bash scripting

Frameworks and Tools

Important

• Yii 1.x
• Angular 1.x, JQuery
• LESS, SASS
• Bootstrap
• cURL
• NPM

Useful

• Wordpress templates / CMS

Server Administration

Important

• LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) setup
• SSH, bash, command line administration
• Virtual Host configuration in Apache

Useful

• Docker container management

Database Administration

Important

• MySQL scripting and configuration
• MSSQL/TSQL view design

Version Control

Important

• Knowledge of Git or SVN
• Bitbucket/GitHub integration

Working Environment

Important

• Linux / Windows development setup
• Agile methodology
• Jira or similar project management software

Third Party Integrations
(Technical)

Important

• SOAP / RESTful API methodologies
• Creation of APIs for both internal and external systems
• Integration with external systems via APIs using PHP, JSON, XML, cURL

Experience

Important

• Provable experience in a commercial environment, working with customers

Useful

• Experience in financial services

Skill Area

Specifics

Analysis and Problem Resolution

• Keen eye for detail
• Able to analyse and identify problems, and troubleshoot issues in a variety of areas, including
  • development languages
  • database admin
  • server admin

Collaboration

• Able to work in a team, assisting others as well as working to individual deadlines
• Works effectively with others in Curtis Banks and externally, to accomplish organisational goals and to mutually identify and resolve problems.
• Able to represent the team at meetings with other departments

Organisation

• Highly self-disciplined
• Motivated
• Well organised
• Able to make decisions independently
• Works to individual deadlines agreed with the Lead Software Developer and keeps them informed of any issues that may impact deadlines

Communication

• Able to communicate ideas and issues clearly and effectively to colleagues
• Able to liaise with other departments and external suppliers to resolve issues and provide solutions.

Documentation

• Able to document code and processes for use by the team
• Able to create solution documents and specifications for use by other departments and to confirm requirements

Working for Curtis Banks has never been so rewarding…

• Everyone receives a generous salary, 26 days holiday and the opportunity to take part in our fantastic Sharesave Scheme.
• Amazing Pension contributions from the business of 8%
• Benefits scheme that includes discounts from shops, gyms etc.
• Cycle to Work scheme and many more…

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