Full Stack Developer
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Role
Do you have experience with cloud computing and API-driven architecture? Are you interested in working for a science-led company that provides geospatial flood risk data to international companies? We’re the global leaders in flood risk science and we’re looking for a talented full stack developer to join our expert team.
You will be joining an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy which puts innovation, sustainability and resilience at the heart of its work.
We are independent and staff-owned under a stewardship model which drives long term decision making and investment. We have offices in the UK, Ireland, Romania, India, Singapore and Australia. Our people are all important and we invest heavily in life-long learning and skills development.
Your role
We have an ambitious multi-year plan to overhaul how we deliver our data and insights. As a full stack web developer, you’ll join a growing team of software developers as we execute our web-based data delivery strategy. This will involve extending and improving cloud-based APIs and associated client applications that supply hazard maps and flood risk data. Our backend systems make use of the AWS serverless toolkit and our main programming language is Python. For our user-facing applications we make use of Django and VueJS.
The team member we’re looking for
Whether early-career, experienced, or somewhere in-between, you’ll need to be capable of understanding user requirements and delivering high quality and innovative software applications. Some programming experience is a must, and you will need to appreciate the value of good software design.
Qualifications
A degree (BSc or MSc) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent work experience.
Essential attributes for the role
- You enjoy collaborating and being part of a team
- You are flexible and happy to be involved in a wide range of software development activities, including speaking to stakeholders, designing / writing / testing code and writing documentation
- You take pride in the quality of your work
- You don’t shy away from challenges and are driven to create high quality, production-ready software
Desirable attributes for the role
We are looking for talented developers and will consider hiring a range of different skill sets and levels of experience. If you have experience or interests in one or more of the following technologies, we would be keen to hear from you:
- API design and development DevOps and Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) techniques
- Containerisation strategies: Docker; Kubernetes is a bonus
- AWS “Serverless” cloud computing (Lambda, API Gateway, CDK)
- Experience working in a Linux environment
- Front-end development using modern JavaScript frameworks like VueJS/React
Location and contact
JBA supports hybrid working which provides for greater flexibility with the way that we work. The full-time role will be located in our modern, eco-friendly offices at Broughton Park, near Skipton, North Yorkshire. Our team has adopted a hybrid working approach with some requirement to work both from home and in the office. We supply basic equipment to support this. You will need to be in the Skipton office a minimum of 3 days a week. This unique work setting sits on the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and offers easy access to stunning countryside. Skipton is a bustling market town with great schools, services and leisure facilities, and is within easy reach of Leeds, Bradford, Manchester and the Lake District. Find out more at https://www.welcometoskipton.com
For further information or an informal discussion about this position, please contact Paul Dunning on paul.dunning@jbarisk.com
The JBA Family
The JBA Group is a family of environmental, engineering and risk management companies committed to exceptional service and helping clients and communities build resilience to flood and environmental risk in a changing climate. We're leading the way to integrate science and technology to provide our clients with a forward-thinking view of climate resilience.
We can only do this through our fantastic team, and we believe in providing a competitive salary, flexible working conditions and great benefits package. Our continued independence is assured by our unique ‘guardianship’ model which means all shares are held by JBA employees and Staff Trust.
Alongside this, we’re focused on helping our staff develop their skills and offer a generous training budget to every member of staff, as well as a professional development programme and support in the attainment of professional qualifications including chartered membership.
We invest in our staff’s mental health and wellbeing, encouraging our staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance and organising social activities from bake sales and book clubs to badminton. We also invest in the wider community by funding our own charitable foundation, the JBA Trust, supporting sustainability initiatives such as tree planting, and facilitating outreach visits by our team of STEM ambassadors.
JBA is committed to creating and sustaining a working environment in which everyone has an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, support veterans of the defence forces back into work, and promote a menopause-friendly workplace, having signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge..
All roles will be considered for part-time or flexible working, and we encourage applications from candidates who may be returning to work after a career break for any reason, or who are looking to change industry.
No unsolicited CVs from Agencies. All Agencies should note that if JBA receives an application via other means - even if it comes after your first contact with us - there will be no contractual entitlement to an introduction fee or other fees. In sending us any applications you are deemed to have agreed to these terms.
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