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Summary

Salary: Competitive

Post Reports to: Head of Application Engineering

Location: London/Chesterfield/Hybrid

Please note: If successful in this role your job title will be: Developer

What to expect

As a Developer you will join us on our journey help deliver new applications and service as we modernise our trading platforms making them vastly better for Postmasters and Customers.

This role offers you an exciting opportunity to be part the development of fully functional applications and microservices.

You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with the full development team to work support the Agile delivery process and will be key to maintaining code quality, organization, and automation stages.

What we can do for you

Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation.

Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 25 days annual leave that increases with tenure
• Up to 10% on target bonus opportunity
• Private healthcare
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Income protection after 12 months service
• Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform
• Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities

At Post Office our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words, we actively foster an inclusive workplace culture that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We believe that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is not only important but essential to our success and growth; our priority is building a business that represents the communities we serve across the nation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace our employees' differences; Post Office wants people from all walks of life working here and we welcome your application. That's how we build Everybody's Business.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have a strong background of full-stack software development principles, architecture, and conventions. As a Developer, you will have expertise in cloud-native micro-services and distributed systems.

Alongside this you will possess:

• Experience developing applications in a variety of languages and frameworks (eg JavaScript, Java, C#, HTML/CSS, Go, ReactNative)
• Developer Team Leadership Experience
• Understanding of data structures and architectures, using relational and/or non-relational database approaches
• Experience in-driven development and testing conventions
• Experience of API protocols
• Experience code versioning tools, such as Git
• Understanding of cloud-native micro-services and distributed systems
• Expertise and Understanding of IT Risk/Security

Post Office is an integral part of every community, upheld by the dedication and service of our postmasters. In a world that's constantly evolving, we recognise the importance of adapting and growing. As we navigate the shifting landscapes of a digital age, our commitment to evolving is stronger than ever; without losing the essence of personal touch that defines us. Our journey forward is one of reflection, learning, and positive change.

About Us

Whilst there is much work to be done, we're looking for people ready to think differently in tackling the challenges ahead - people who possess resilience and a deep sense of responsibility towards our postmasters and the communities they serve. This mission drives us, ensuring that we remain focused on our purpose and strategic intent. If you're inspired by the prospect of making a meaningful difference and contributing to a future where Post Office can stand as a model of renewed progress and integrity, we want to hear from you. Join us on our journey in making Post Office a business that belongs to and serves everyone, shaping a new future Legacy.