Software Developer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
Immediate Start, Great Benefits
Up to £55,000 DOE
Working from BOURNEMOUTH office BH8 8EY
Who are we?
We are BIG - an award-winning group of brands that offers a full range of key insurance and maintenance services for households that are some of the most comprehensive and competitive on the market. We are one of the fastest growing multi award-winning providers of these services within the sector and supply thousands of consumers with a high-quality service every day.
Technology has been used to form the bedrock of our success and we are looking to improve on this by adding to our existing team with yet more creative and talented people.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a talented software developer to augment our fast growing technical team. You should be dynamic in your approach, able to get to the heart of the code, be passionate about your role, be a problem solver and want to improve yourself!
What will you be doing?
You will be exposed to the full business life cycle and work with the head of department to deliver new or extend existing systems. The role will include designing and creating solutions. You will be expected to take a keen involvement in progressing the skills of others within the team as well as yourself.
Skills Needed:
- 5 Years+ Commercial experience with ASP.NET/.NET Core
- 5 Years+ Commercial experience with MSSQL Server using SSMS.
- You should have a high professional level of proficiency in C#, MVC, Agent Job management, security and CLR components.
Some experience with CMS (e.g. Umbraco), .NET 7, JavaScript, HTBL5, CSS3 would be beneficial.
You should also have working knowledge of:
- LINQ
- Entity Framework
- Web API
- TFS for version control and project planning
- Automated Builds
- NUnit (or similar) testing frameworks
Salary:
- Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours & Holiday:
- 20 days holiday + usual Bank holidays
- 42.5 hours per
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
· Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
· Bournemouth, Dorset: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
· Must already reside in the UK
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bournemouth, Dorset: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Must already reside in the UK
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Insurance Agencies & Brokerages
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Software Developer roles across Bournemouth Independent Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Insurance Agencies & Brokerages.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £55,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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