Software Engineer

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a forward thinking company offering a collaborative team working environment, training and excellent career progression.

Our strategy is to have a cross functional development team, with team members working on all areas of our technology stack and propositions.

What we're looking for:

We’re looking for an intelligent, energetic, and driven senior software engineer to help us deliver our award-winning products and services to our clients. This role will suit people who consider themselves a full-stack developer, who excited by technology and love pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We build straightforward solutions which aim to delight users, ensuring the best outcomes for our customers.

This is a challenging role involving a high level of attention to detail but also allows a great deal of flexibility on achieving the right result using the best technology for a given situation. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a fast-paced environment which is varied and rewarding and allows them to be recognised for their efforts.

You will be part of a cross-functional Agile team, working closely with the business, delivering our product backlog whilst also driving the team forward. You will be seen as a role model in the team, having proven experience in delivery of enterprise projects to agreed timescales. Ability to mentor junior members of the team is highly beneficial. Having a track record of continual improvements and pushing for excellence is a must.

You will have:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Growth mindset.
  • Ability to identify and implement continual improvement.
  • Strong experience in developing services and APIs using a combination of one of the following Node, PHP, .NET or React.
  • Strong knowledge of MVC and other design patterns.
  • Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Secure development practices.
  • Extensible experience of API architecture design and development.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of SOLID principles
  • Knowledge of CI/CD automation systems such as Jenkins, codepipline.
  • Experience architecting systems from ground zero.
  • Experience working in an Agile and results driven environment.
  • Experience with containerisation.
  • Experience using React.
  • Using a git-based source control system.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Planning, organisation, and time management skills.

The nice to haves:

  • Experience working with Messaging systems e.g. SQS, SNS.
  • Experience developing AWS Lambda.
  • Experience with NextJS & NestJS frameworks.
  • Working knowledge of domain-driven design.
  • ECS and container orchestration tools.
  • AWS cloud experience or certifications. 
  • Previous experience working in e-commerce, banking and/or financial services.

About us:

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 484,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £76.2 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1300 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years.

There are opportunities for growth and professional development for employees wanting to progress within their career including induction training and our study support scheme which is part of our benefits package.

There is an active programme of social events throughout the year, which are open to all employees. 

What we offer:

  • Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, increasing up to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays
  • Holiday buy/sell scheme
  • Hybrid working policy
  • Casual dress code
  • Discretionary bi-annual bonus
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Buy as you earn share scheme
  • Free shares scheme
  • Paid study support for qualifications
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one
  • Bike loan
  • Season ticket loan portal
  • Discounted PMI and Dental
  • Free gym
  • Paid volunteering opportunities
  • Free social events and more

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

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