We're pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity to join us at Voodoo Park. We're looking for talented Senior C# Developers to work on a new Fintech project. If you'd like the opportunity to join our exciting team and think you have the skills to match, then please get in touch!

Please note that we can only progress applications received from applicants based in the listed territories. 

Overview

Contract Software Engineer

Be a member of a self-organising team of full-stack engineers. Using Kanban to build and run an industry leading sourcing service for Term, Income Protection and other financial prodcuts. Be involved from inception > development > production.

We believe in making clients advocates of our software, building high-quality solutions supported by our test automation strategy.

We support each other to continuously improve as a team and personally.
We maintain & own our delivery pipeline, taking responsibility for delivering a great experience to the end-user.

This role is fully remote.

Accountabilities and Deliverables

• Contribute to the design and development of software components within a defined quality standard
• Resolve issues, defects and queries raised at any phase of development or production in a timely and professional manner
• Follow configuration management processes to deploy code
• Understand and follow the development processes, protocols, methods and tools
• Conduct quality reviews of own deliverables and deliverables from peers
• Provide sizing on technical development tasks
• Report progress regularly, escalating matters as appropriate
• Mentor and coach more junior members of staff
• Provide client support where necessary
• Build knowledge of latest technologies and processes

Key relationships

• You will work very closely with your delivery team, typically comprising analysts, Quality Engineers and other Engineers, to deliver your joint project goals
• You will liaise with your engineering team lead, ensuring development is completed within agreed quality levels
• You will also work closely with other delivery teams and colleagues across the business, to ensure the overall project goals are successfully delivered
• You may be asked to discuss project matters with our clients
• Your engineering team lead will meet with you regularly to discuss your personal progress against objectives and development plan

Required Skills

You need to have a strong knowledge of the following...

• Javascript/Typescript - Durandal/Knockout JS
• CSS/Bootstrap
• UI Regression Testing Framework (Playwright)
• C# / ASP.net Web API
• Git Hub
• JSON/XML Web Services
• MSTest or other unit testing framework
• Excellent command of English reading, writing and speaking
• Must be able to work UK office hours

Desired Skills

• AWS (or other cloud computing provider)
• Infra-as-code (Terraform)
• Microservices Architecture
• Test Driven Development
• Build Pipelines - (TeamCity/GoCD/Buildkite)
• Docker

Key Competencies 

You have good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)

You are an analytical thinker, with a logical approach to solutions and problem-solving

You are able to work well under pressure and manage your own time appropriately

You are able to work well on an individual basis and within a team

You are able to seek appropriate support from the engineering community / supporting peers

You are self-motivated, proactive with a positive attitude

You have a flexible approach and mindset, and can adapt to changes in projects and priorities.

You are able to work UK office hours.

You have Excellent English language skills .

You are comfortable with a B2B contract.

Benefits

“Yoodoo” - You can go offline and spend 2 hours of your work time every week on any activity that serves your mental or physical health;

You will get 25 days paid Annual Leave per annum;

Additional paid day off for festivals, your birthday, any celebration;

Paid maternity leave;

Paid paternity leave;

Paid sick leave;

Remote working with the option of a co-working space if you would like to;

Union - who provide assistance and service to everyone at VDP 

Minimum 12 month contract

About VDP

VDP was founded in 2012 and has teams across the globe, including UK, Hungary, Nigeria and Philippines;

Through our work, our values and our actions, we aim to be a force for good, not just for ourselves and our customers, but for our communities and the world at large;

 We have four values that we all live by. These are Collaborate, Compassion, Honesty and Inclusion;

 We also use our global network to support our charity, VDP Trust, to create a fairer world for women;