We’re supporting our clients as they adapt to a new world in the wake of COVID-19. We’re now recruiting for roles which will help our clients to deliver vital services and to resume business wherever possible.

Improve emergency response times as a senior software developer:

We’re looking for senior software developers to work on our control room solution, VISION, to help emergency call handlers respond to the public in the most appropriate and efficient manner. This hands-on senior software developer role is a largely internal facing as you’ll work with an Agile software development team to make sure sprint goals are met and quality software is delivered on time and to budget. Collaboration is key and you’ll be working closely with the software development manager to make sure issues and risks are managed in a timely manner, so you’ll need to be a good team player. We’ll support you to develop yourself and we’ll give you access to our tailored learning and development programme too. You’ll work from home in this role and we’re able to offer some flexibility around working hours, so you’ll you can find what works for you and maintain your work life balance.

Apply now and see your code help those in need, faster.

Job title:

Senior Software Developer

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the team with solutions to technical problems as well as conducting technical R&D to produce the best solutions

• Mentoring less experienced members within the team

• Ensuring efficient solutions are delivered within the design and development phases

• Contributing to the designs of software changes, including estimations for planning and quotations

• Assisting with problem solving of software issues both internally and from clients

• Working closely with the product manager and business analysts to ensure changes are in line with expectations.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience within software development in a senior/leadership capacity

• Detailed knowledge of .NET development using Visual Basic and/or C#

• Knowledge of Agile Software Development Methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban

• Experience of Microsoft SQL Server

• Leadership of a team and/or product

• Experience in contributing to and making architectural and technical design decisions.

About Capita Secure Solutions and Services

At Capita Secure Solutions and Services, we’re supporting public health and safety. We’re partnering with the Police, Justice System, Emergency Services, as well as infrastructure providers, to deliver secure, resilient and innovative solutions. We’re transforming control room operations by helping to dispatch 30,000 emergency responses every day, and protecting the public and our police service with body worn video management. Join us and discover better ways to help emergency services to focus on what matters the most – protecting people.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary

• 25 days holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave

• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more

• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

• Home working role

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 55,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.