Software Engineer

Jul 4

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior, Mid & Senior Level
Birmingham, +2

#BelongWithUs

Come and join us as a Software Engineer as we continue our Digital Transformation ensuring we become the digital leader in plumbing, heating, and sustainable heating solutions.

The Role:

As our Software Engineer you’ll be part of the team of Software Engineers focusing on the creation, enhancement, and upkeep of top-notch software solutions aligned with the requirements of both our customers and stakeholders.

The Software Engineer will be part of our growing Software Development team to evolve the way we interact and engage with our customers online.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, code, and test software as per specs and standards. Ensure quality, scalability, and security.
Work with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to convert requirements into software solutions.
Work with cross-functional teams (product, design, QA) for successful software project delivery.
Create thorough unit tests, conduct testing for software reliability, and collaborate on test plans with QA engineers.
Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, API documentation, and user guides.
Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
Stay updated on industry trends, tech, and best practices. Attend events and training for skill and knowledge growth.

This is a hybrid-based opportunity with upto 2 days per week in the office.

You should be based in the UK and our Offices are based in Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Crick (Northampton).

You:

You’ll live and breathe our Customer First ethos, with an innovative and agile approach to problem-solving. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider Engineering team and you’ll thrive on delivering excellent data delivery.

Skills and competencies

Must have previous experience in Software Engineering, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
Strong attention to detail, proficient in analytical thinking and problem-solving.
Able to communicate with all levels of stakeholders.
Solid understanding of software development methodologies, algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.
Experience with web or mobile application development and related frameworks.
Proficient in one or more programming languages - Java, C++, UniVerse, Python, or JavaScript.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Agile, Builders Merchants, Coding, Construction, Data Analysis, Database Analyst, Google Big Query, Google Cloud Platform, Google, IT Lifecycle, Java, Looker, Matillion, Retail, SQL, Scrum, Software Development, Software Engineer, Software Engineering, Universe Multi-Value.

Us:

From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We’re proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we’re super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.

Benefits Package and Cultural Environment:

Bonus
Discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers
Life assurance
Extended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and more
Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each other
Complete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages development
Financial education and loans
Flexible working options
A business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true self
And more!

#BelongWithUs

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it.

We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.

City Plumbing

Your local national plumbers' merchant.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1981

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

City Plumbing has built on its reputation of selling quality products and providing expert service to the Plumbing and Heating trade for more than 25 years. Our award winning business spans the trade, home improvement and DIY markets. We began trading in 1981 from a single site in Salisbury, Wiltshire and have rapidly grown the business to approximately 3,500 colleagues across more than 370 branches and sites around the UK. And 250 of our locations also have fitted bathroom showrooms and we have a growing number of branches now offering an electrical range. We are always open 24/7 offering more than 20,000 products at www.cityplumbing.co.uk where customers can purchase and have full management of their trade account. City Plumbing is part of Highbourne Group, and is led by Dave Evans, Chief Executive Officer. Highbourne group serves trade customers and consumers across the new build, social housing and repairs and maintenance sectors of the residential and commercial construction categories.