Software Engineer / Application Architect

A exciting opportunity to join our tech team in Grimsby, this unique role will require you to split your time between the Software Engineering and Application Architect teams. The position offers the opportunity to maintain and enhance our existing code base whilst developing new systems using C#, .Net 8 in AWS Cloud., Software Engineer:

• Maintain and develop new systems using C#, .Net 8 in AWS Cloud.
• Provide 2nd Level Support for production systems.
• Offer peer-to-peer support to colleagues.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate within a SCRUM team of like-minded professionals.
Application Architect
• Drive the implementation of the reference architecture within the Commercial Ferry sub-domain.
• Collaborate with various teams to guide architectural decisions.
• Mentor developers and ensure alignment with the overall technology strategy.
• Support other teams within the tribe, contributing to architecture decisions and implementation.
  
  As a software engineer, we expect you to hold a relevant educational background in Computer Science or a similar field, and to have solid experience developing applications using C# and .NET. In the role of Application Architect, your key responsibilities will include defining the target architecture for applications within the sub-domain, collaborating with development teams to make informed architecture decisions, and mentoring developers on best practices and architecture principles. You will actively participate in application architecture communities within the organization, assist in the development and standardization of API and Event contracts, and drive API documentation standards, including observability and discoverability. Additionally, you will provide feedback to the Tribe Architect regarding implementation efforts and challenges, maintain and update the componentization roadmap in collaboration with the Tribe Architect, and promote the modernization roadmap to ensure
  
  We are a transport and logistics company providing the safe, reliable and efficient movement of people and goods - more than 12,000 colleagues, all committed to transforming our business into a greener and more digitised operation. We are proud of our role as part of the critical infrastructure serving customers and communities across Europe and further afield.
Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement.

transparency and awareness among all stakeholders. You will also define and monitor metrics for architecture fitness functions to ensure alignment with strategic goals. As the Application Architect, you will hold the final decision-making authority on the implementation of application architecture within the sub-domain and have the final say on the selection and implementation of inner architecture patterns for back-end systems. We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join. Working at DFDS Join the movement and grow with us. Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together. While you're with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed. Now about what we can give you. You'll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:
• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to Breeze, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.