Yorkshire Building Society
Software Engineer
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We are looking for an API & Microservices - Software Development Engineer to join our Engineering team.
This role will provide an excellent opportunity to learn new technologies and help shape the digital future at YBS.
At YBS we provide our Software Development Engineers with the learning tools required to develop and further themselves within their IT career. We also encourage and appreciate innovation - learn, deliver, innovate and enjoy work is what we do every day!
This is a hybrid role, a mix of working from home plus time in our central Leeds & Bradford offices.
About the role
As Software Development Engineer – API & Microservices, you’ll design, develop, document, and create test automation of software and configuration that delivers value to YBS customers. You will -
- Work on delivering API’s and Java Spring Boot Microservices that underpin our Digital platforms.
- Work on implementing automated build pipelines and monitoring capabilities
- Participate and lead peer reviews of documentation, code, unit and integration testing
- Collaborate with Tech leads, Architects, Analysts, Scrum Master and Product Owners to perform impact analysis and estimation on requirements and designs
- Ensure that system design meets the current design standards, is appropriate for current architecture and meets future architecture and infrastructure requirements
- Provide out of hours support for services
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You’ll have hands-on experience of Java and Spring Boot. In addition, you’ll have -
- Strong knowledge of modern technologies and platforms used within digital and cloud applications
Desirable skills include:
- Restful Design, working with API Gateway products - Azure
- Containers and Container Orchestration - Docker, Kubernetes
- Continuous Integration Pipelines and version control platforms
- Experience with agile methodologies
About us
At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.
Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
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Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.
About our Benefits
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:
- Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
- Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals we’re all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
- Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
- Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
- My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.
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If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.
Want more information?
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel at mpeel@ybs.co.uk
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