Software Engineer Developer

Position Title:

Software Engineer Developer

Location:

Hybrid Working - 2 days in office per week

Office can be based in either Central London, Manchester, Peterborough or Rugby

Job Summary

The Software Engineer Application Developer supports business solutions. The purpose of this role is to develop business software solutions for complex and large-scale projects through object and data modelling, database design, programming, quality assurance, and implementation support. The Sr Software Eng II Application Developer participates in application standards development and serves as an evangelist for best practices.

What you will do

• Perform all stages of the software development life cycle, self-manage activities on smaller projects and serve as technical lead on small, medium and large projects.
• Determine operating requirements, costs, as well as resource needs for assigned projects and work in conjunction with a project manager on initiatives.
• Co-lead with Project Manager employing object-oriented analysis and design techniques including use case analysis, object modelling, and database schema design to ensure business requirements and design goals are met.
• Participate in application architecture planning (including system partitioning and framework design) to determine optimal solution architecture, efficiency, maintainability, and scalability
• Lead / develop: High-level system narratives, storyboards, and user interface prototypes.
• Lead / develop: Detailed design specifications for hardware and software use by the technical team.
• Lead / develop: System test plans, ensure software quality assurance (SQA) standards are achieved, and validate that business goals are accomplished.
• Lead / develop: Detailed estimates for projects, including resource allocation, timelines, and budget.
• Develop applications to CDW coding standards and quality.
• Identify issues that require more attention, and work to resolve issues based on an understanding of the business problem being solved.
• Make technical decisions to meet the design goals laid out in product road map and by management
• Coach, mentor and monitor progress of jr. members, mentor & coach
• Draw appropriate resources together to address technical issues.
• Direct and focus the efforts of the technical project team.
• Complete projects/tasks on a timely basis, according to commitments made to stakeholders and management.
• Report project/task status to the management.
• Collaborate with business and project teams to gather requirements and business needs.
• Make technical decisions to meet the design goals laid out in product road map and by management.
• Identify issues that require more attention, and work to resolve issues based on an understanding of the business problem being solved.
• Draw appropriate resources together to address technical issues.
• Direct and focus the efforts of the technical project team.
• Monitor progress of project teams.
• Mentor and coach junior team members.
• Complete projects/tasks on a timely basis, according to commitments made to stakeholders and management. Report project/task status to the management.
• Step in as team member throughout the software development process as needed

What we expect of you

Minimum basic requirements

• 7 years in application development
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Microsoft Navision (Business Central) - 5 or more years' full time development experience specifically working with the NAV C/SIDE C/AL development language
• Dynamics 365 – 3 or more years' full time development experience specifically working with the BC and AL development language Configuration, PowerApps, Power Automate, and Common Data Service (CDS).
• Database Management – SQL Server, Azure SQL, Data Modelling, MongoDB
• Web Technologies – REST APIs, SOAP, JSON, XML.
• Experience of high-volume transactional systems demanding efficient code
• Experience of systems integrations
• Ability to document code in compliance with company standards and practices
• Ability to debug errors efficiently and effectively
• Capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously
• Enthusiasm for testing their own code before delivering it
• Enjoy working as part of a close multi-skilled team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

Preferred skills, experience, and qualities needed

• 5 years of experience in software development as a Software Engineer in NAV2009 working with the NAV C/SIDE C/AL development language.
• 3 or more years' full time development experience specifically working with the BC and AL development language Configuration, PowerApps, Power Automate, and Common Data Service (CDS).
• Certifications in Dynamics 365, Salesforce, Workday, PeopleSoft, Azure, or Informatica are a plus.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is beneficial