Senior Developer

London or Reigate - Hybrid

Who are Just?

We’re a FTSE 250 Financial Services company who specialise in retirement solutions and right now, our world is moving pretty quickly. With the defined benefit buy in / buy out space growing each year, Just continues to annually grow its business by over £4bn of assets.

We are a purpose driven company with compelling and credible goals. Quite simply, we help people achieve a better later life. We achieve this by providing competitive and innovative products, services, financial advice and guidance to help our customers achieve security, certainty and provide them with peace of mind in retirement.

That’s who we are. We’re a company on a mission: to become a beacon for the entire retirement industry. Because we believe everyone deserves a fair, secure, and fulfilling retirement.

Purpose

As a Senior Developer at Just Group plc, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing software solutions that drive our business forward. Utilising a range of Microsoft technologies, both on-premises and in the cloud with Azure, you will help lead our development efforts to deliver high-quality, secure, and compliant applications. This role demands a balance of technical prowess, leadership skills, and an understanding of the financial services industry’s regulatory environment.

• Manage and contribute to project and change initiative deliverables, maintaining responsibility for the software development lifecycle.

• Document system architecture, design decisions, and development processes

• Promote continuous improvement by staying abreast of technology trends and applying industry best practices.

• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and data security policies.

Examples of Key Activities

• Design and deliver robust software solutions using Microsoft technologies spanning on-premises and Microsoft Azure

• Lead CI/CD initiatives by implementing and managing pipelines in Azure DevOps.

• Optimize applications for performance, security, and scalability

• Collaborate with teams to define requirements, integrate systems, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software.

• Provide technical leadership, conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and uphold best practices

Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft stack: .NET framework, VB, C#, ASP.NET, Entity Framework, and Microsoft SQL Server

• Experience with Azure: Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure SQL Database.

• Skilled in Azure DevOps: for source control, project management, and automated deployments.

• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes in Azure environments.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be desirable.

• Agile methodology: adept in agile delivery methodologies and tools.

• Financial services industry experience: familiar with compliance and risk management.

• Proven project delivery: a portfolio showcasing technical expertise and innovation

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is essential

• Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies and Azure are highly desirable

• Analytical and problem-solving skills: capable of tackling complex software development challenges.

• Communication and leadership: able to lead teams and engage with stakeholders effectively.

• Adaptability: quick to learn and apply new technologies and practices.

Company Benefits

• A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

• Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday

• Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case

• A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets

• Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company

• FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)

• A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal

• Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones

Why Just?

We are committed to building a more sustainable business and have publicly committed to reduce our scope 3 emissions to Net Zero by 2050 and our scope 1 and 2 emissions to Net Zero by 2025. We’ve made good progress so far and encourage our people to make small and meaningful changes in their everyday lives, so that we can protect our planet for future generations.

Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority for Just as part of our overall strategy and ensuring all of our people feel proud to work at Just. We have joined a number of initiatives including the Race at Work Charter, designed to improve outcomes for employees from underrepresented backgrounds. We also run a Reciprocal Mentoring scheme for employees from a BAME background, those with a disability and those who identify as LGBTQ+. There are multiple employee network groups, which champion issues including race, gender, social mobility and neurodiversity.

What’s clear about working at Just is that we care. We care about our customers, our purpose, our environment, inclusivity, wellbeing and most importantly - each other.