Job Application

Description

Methods is seeking a Senior Developer to join our growing software engineering team. As a Senior Developer at Methods you will be expected to work on client projects delivering high quality software. You will be expected to feed in to design decisions, help promote best working practices, carry out code reviews, take part in sprint ceremonies and be part of meetings with client stakeholders as required. Away from project work you will be given time for personal development and will be expected to keep improving existing skills and learning new technologies. You will also be asked at times to provide input into bids for new work.

Our core technology stack currently includes Java, Node, Python, Go and C#; but we believe in using the best technology for each situation, so we are always trying new tools and learning new languages. You will get to work on a wide variety of projects and learn and work with lots of different technologies.

You will work with our TDSE (Technical Delivery and Software Engineering) portfolio which is a key part of Methods' growth strategy, focusing on software and cloud engineering, consultancy, and technical architecture. Our aim is to deliver value by delivering high-quality solutions, built on a DevOps culture and continuous delivery principles to support digital, data and technology transformation. The business has grown rapidly (from startup in 2019 to just under £30m turnover in 2022-3) and targets profitable growth over the next 5 years as part of ALTEN's global expansion strategy.

This role will require flexibility to travel to client sites, and is expected to remotely based.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing high-quality web applications
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scopes
• Implementing innovative solutions to meet project objectives and deliverables
• Working with Front End developers to integrate user interfaces with Back End functionalities
• Conducting code reviews and ensuring code quality and best practices
• Troubleshooting and debugging applications to identify and fix issues
• Sharing knowledge and providing support to other developers
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies
• Assisting with writing bids

Requirements

• Extensive C#/.Net development experience (ASP .NET Core with MVC)
• Experience with Back End NodeJS development eg Express
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams delivering user centred services
• Experience with the Azure cloud platform
• Experience with authentication (OAuth, OIDC)
• Experience developing secure web services and RESTful APIs
• Experience with Front End technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience of software testing best practices (TDD, BDD)
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment
• Knowledge of web accessibility and associated tooling
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise task

Additional

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.