Mid-Level Software Developer

We are looking for a talented and driven Mid-Level Software Developer to join our dynamic team and advance their career. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing software solutions that support our business operations and client services.,

• Develop, test, and maintain robust and scalable web applications using Laravel and React.
• Utilise Docker for containerisation to ensure consistent environments across development, testing, and production.
• Manage code repositories and collaborate with team members using GitHub.
• Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues in a timely manner.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
• Willingness to learn other languages and skills as used by the wider team, e.g. C#, Python, pensions calculations modelling etc.
  
  The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Laravel, React, Docker, GitHub, and unit testing, and be eager to integrate into a growing company. This position offers an excellent opportunity for mid-level developers to take on more responsibility and develop new skills with the support of a dedicated specialist team., Mandatory experience:
• Proficiency in Laravel and React frameworks.
• Experience with Docker for containerisation.
• Strong knowledge of version control and collaboration using GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure repos etc.
• Proven experience in writing and maintaining unit tests.
• Database management with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
• Experience with various testing frameworks such as PHPUnit, Jest, or similar.
• Experience in writing and updating documentation using tools such as Confluence.
• API development with RESTful APIs.
• Development environments like Visual Studio Code or JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Optional/Preferred experience:
• Familiarity with Jira for project management and issue tracking.
• Experience with Postman for API testing.
• Knowledge of cloud services platforms like Azure, AWS Google Cloud Platform etc.
• Understanding of SonarQube for code quality analysis.
• Security practices and tools like OWASP and Snyk.
Additional Beneficial Experience:
• CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Container orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Front-end state management with Redux.
• TypeScript for enhanced JavaScript development.
• Back-end development with Node.js and Express.js.
• Monitoring and logging tools like ELK Stack, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Automated UI testing with Selenium or Cypress.
• End-to-end testing with Mocha/Chai.
• Team communication with Slack or Microsoft Teams.
• Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or Ansible.
• Additional programming languages like Python or C#., Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in software development.
  
  The team are generally based in London and Birmingham - but we are open to considering those in other locations joining the team including Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Belfast and Reading.
We work on a hybrid basis, offering the opportunity for colleagues to split their working time between working in the office and at home. As a business we are great at building strong communities amongst our employees - both across locations and teams, hosting regular team building, charity, and social events. Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose
• Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients & each other - building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.
• Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients & society.
• Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.
• People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio's expertise and it is people's lives that we affect through our advice., Isio was 'born' in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK's Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry-leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience.
Isio is built by challengers, innovators and forward-thinkers, grounded around a vision which strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us - valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform. Known and respected for our agility, we harness specialist experience, bold thinking and the desire to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients, from small to blue chip, public to private. Isio is growing and we are looking for people who share our purpose and behaviours to join us on this journey, as we continue driving exceptional results for both our clients and people. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion - bringing your whole self to work every day. We have hubs across the UK and many of our roles are flexible in location to help create a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

On top, we also offer:
• A competitive remuneration package, including a bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Income protection benefits.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) as standard with the option to purchase additional days of holiday. As well as two additional 'Company' days - a celebration day for your birthday and an extra day over Christmas.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) allowance
• Flexible working opportunities.
• A flexible benefits package.
• Internal development programmes including (technical and non-technical) training support and mentor programmes.
• Where required study support including study days, materials and exam entry support.