Job summary
Want
to use your coding skills in a different way whilst working from home?
BPAS
are looking for an enthusiastic developer with Microsoft SQL, C# and JavaScript
programming skills to be involved in the full system development lifecycle from
idea to delivery.
As a software engineer you will be
directly contributing to making a real difference
in BPAS. You will be involved and valued for your contribution in a
small, friendly, highly skilled IT team
supporting an organisation that is extremely ambitious in its plans for the
future.
You will work remotely, full time, 36 hours per week, over Monday to Friday. A detailed working pattern can be found below.
About You:
We are looking for a confident and
articulate software engineer with solid hands-on experience in a similar
role. You'll be technically adept in
Microsoft SQL, JavaScript and jQuery/ Angular,
C#, .Net with good working knowledge of Visual
Studio, SQL Server Management Studio and Subversion, Git or similar.
You will have an ability to
communicate with colleagues at all levels of the organisation in a positive and
friendly manner and a methodical, disciplined, and analytical approach to
problem solving.
Main duties of the job
You will bring:
- Qualified to a degree level in a
Computer Science or Technology
discipline or be able to demonstrate work experience to an equivalent level
- Experience of investigating,
identifying, and contributing to the resolution of software and technical issues,
engaging effectively with third
party suppliers and specialist resources as appropriate.
- Technical coding ability
- Experience in systems integration
- Experience developing and maintaining system documentation using appropriate tools and techniques
Key Responsibilities:
- To be part of a small
team that will design, code, verify, test, document, amend and maintain complex
programs/ scripts and integration software services to achieve well engineered
outcomes
- To manage the
implementation of software modifications with consideration of operational
impact, risk
- To identify areas and
opportunities to improve and support existing systems
- To maintain robust
change control procedures and documentation
- To support activities
to meet demand for business intelligence and data analytics
About us
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's
largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on
behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI
testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care
reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment,
BPAS has generous benefits: life assurance cover at 3 times salary, 34 days
annual leave per year & a defined contribution pension scheme. You will
have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes
special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you &
your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services
& free private GP appointments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the
welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer
recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a
number of pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description can be found in the additional documents for you to download and review.
Further Information:
Salary: £30,000 to £50,000 - depending upon skills and experience.
Hours: 36 Hours per week | Monday to Friday
Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 15:30
Location: Home based - attendance at head office when business needs requires - Leamington Spa,CV34 6RQ
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
COVID-19: BPAS encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we invite you to share evidence of your vaccination status. This is in addition to the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination/immunity against the following conditions of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella for clinical roles directly involved in patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description can be found in the additional documents for you to download and review.
Further Information:
Salary: £30,000 to £50,000 - depending upon skills and experience.
Hours: 36 Hours per week | Monday to Friday
Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 15:30
Location: Home based - attendance at head office when business needs requires - Leamington Spa,CV34 6RQ
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
COVID-19: BPAS encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we invite you to share evidence of your vaccination status. This is in addition to the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination/immunity against the following conditions of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella for clinical roles directly involved in patient care.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of Microsoft SQL, JavaScript and jQuery/ Angular, C#, .Net
- Working knowledge of Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio and Subversion, Git or similar
- Methodical, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and an ability to relate to users
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to a degree level in a Computer Science or Technology discipline/hold a professional qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. MBCS or equivalent) or demonstrate work experience to an equivalent level
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding and practical experience of software development and the delivery of well-engineered outcomes.
- Experience of investigating, identifying, and contributing to the resolution of software and technical issues, engaging effectively with third party suppliers and specialist resources as appropriate
- Experience in systems integration
General
Essential
- Do you support women's right to chose abortion?
- This role is for 36 hours per week Monday-Friday based at home. Can you commit to this shift pattern?
Desirable
- Please list any further information in support of your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of Microsoft SQL, JavaScript and jQuery/ Angular, C#, .Net
- Working knowledge of Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio and Subversion, Git or similar
- Methodical, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and an ability to relate to users
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to a degree level in a Computer Science or Technology discipline/hold a professional qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. MBCS or equivalent) or demonstrate work experience to an equivalent level
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding and practical experience of software development and the delivery of well-engineered outcomes.
- Experience of investigating, identifying, and contributing to the resolution of software and technical issues, engaging effectively with third party suppliers and specialist resources as appropriate
- Experience in systems integration
General
Essential
- Do you support women's right to chose abortion?
- This role is for 36 hours per week Monday-Friday based at home. Can you commit to this shift pattern?
Desirable
- Please list any further information in support of your application.
