Sanctuary Housing Association
Software Engineer
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Company Description
Sanctuary Housing Association is a UK-based housing organization headquartered at Foregate Court, Gaol Road, Stafford. The association focuses on providing safe, quality housing and related services to communities across the United Kingdom. Sanctuary works in partnership with local stakeholders to support residents and improve neighborhoods. The organization values reliability, social responsibility, and long-term community impact, offering opportunities for professionals to contribute to meaningful housing and support services. Team members benefit from working in a mission-driven environment with a focus on service and operational excellence.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Software Engineer role based in Birmingham. The Software Engineer will design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions that support Sanctuary Housing Association’s business operations and resident services. Daily responsibilities include:
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- Writing clean and efficient code
- Implementing back-end functionality
- Integrating systems and databases
- Troubleshooting technical issues
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The role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, participating in code reviews, and contributing to continuous improvement of development practices. The Software Engineer will help ensure systems are secure, reliable, and scalable to meet organizational needs.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in Computer Science, including algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles.
- Proficiency in Software Development and Programming, with experience in one or more modern programming languages.
- Hands-on experience in Back-End Web Development, including working with APIs, databases, and server-side frameworks.
- Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and their practical application in production code.
- Ability to analyze requirements, design technical solutions, and document code and systems clearly.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in an on-site team environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Knowledge of security best practices, testing methodologies, and basic DevOps concepts is beneficial.
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