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.Net Web Developer

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Job Introduction

The Company

Established in 2004, we have grown from a young, ambitious luxury travel start-up to being bought by the hugely successful Saga PLC in 2014. We’re experiencing year on year growth, but we want more!

We’re a digitally focused company who believe in doing things a little bit differently as we strive to stay one step ahead, exploring and helping to redefine what luxury travel really means to people. Passionate about our products, places and people, we take great pride the relationships we build - with our customers, the suppliers we work with and our team.

It’s our dedication to customers, technology and people that helps to set us apart and provides the foundations to build success.


Job Description Summary 

As a skilled programmer experienced in C# .Net applications, you will be an integral member of the IT Development team and your primary focus is to undertake the technical development of group owned areas of www.destinology.co.uk and other digital platforms.

Role Responsibility

  • To undertake the technical development of group owned areas of www.destinology.co.uk and other digital platforms.
  • Liaise with business users to capture and document in a clear and concise way the requirements of change
  • Detailed analysis of user requirements for new systems and the continued maintenance/enhancement of current systems. Provide advice where alternative solutions exist
  • Provision of estimates for fixes/enhancements/new systems requested by the business
  • Produce Functional Specifications using jargon free language which can be understood by users
  • Produce technical specifications where appropriate
  • Programming in relevant languages as appropriate with adherence to best practice in security, usability and accessibility.
  • Unit testing, system testing and user training. Assist users with their acceptance testing.
  • Ensure that all work undertaken has been documented on the correct forms with authorising signatures in place before putting the fix/enhancement/new system forward for application to the ‘live’ environment using the Change Management Procedure (Fast Track or Release).
  • Ensure that appropriate levels of documentation are in place.
  • Any other duties requested by IT Management.
  • There will be project work to complete, which should be done in a professional manner.
  • Manage any risks or controls delegated to this position as detailed in the relevant risk registers, in line with the business's risk policy
  • There will be project work to complete, which should be done in a professional manner.
  • The duties listed are not exhaustive. Additional hours of work may be required, as determined by the needs of the business. Managers and staff may be required to undertake additional duties, responsibilities and projects as appropriate.

The Ideal Candidate

​​Capability, Knowledge and Experience 

  • Understanding and utilisation experience of core Analysis and Development technologies including C# .Net 4.5 and .Net Core, SQL Server 2016 and SQL as well as prevailing tools for modelling/simulation, planning, prototyping and mocking etc.
  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and client-side scripting
  • Experience of Angular V1+ (Version 1+)
  • Understanding of ECommerce specific coding and testing processes and procedures.
  • Good knowledge of windows server application like IIS
  • Test Driven Development knowledge
  • Knowledge and ability to utilise MVC software architecture framework
  • A pragmatic understanding of the project and application lifecycle and how these can be appropriately applied
  • Ability to liaise with business users and 3rd party suppliers to understand requirements and produce positive solution outcomes to technical challenges
  • Able to demonstrate a good understanding and experience in building software solutions
  • Demonstrable experience (both technical and business centric) of application solutions accounted for by this role
  • Understanding of PCI and OWASP security vulnerabilities
  • Good knowledge of W3C usability requirements together with other related legislation such as PCIDSS and cookie regulations
  • Good knowledge of testing methodologies
  • Basic understanding of project management methodologies
  • Minimum of 2 years web development experience 

Education and Qualifications:

  • Degree level education preferable

Package Description

What we offer

  • A competitive  salary of up to £40,000 per annum dependent upon experience
  • An opportunity to work in a challenging and diverse industry with plenty of room for innovation and disruption.
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • 22 days holiday (incrementally rising to 25) plus bank/public holidays (currently 8 per year)
  • Additional Annual Leave purchase scheme
  • Annual bonus scheme related to company and individual performance
  • Discounted holidays to our amazing portfolio of products (Destinology holidays) for employee’s and their family and friends
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Life assurance /Death in service benefit
  • Salary sacrifice child care voucher and cycle to work schemes
  • Eyesight test vouchers;
  • Employee lifestyle benefits and concessions
  • Free car parking, tea and coffee
  • We like to have treats too. Whether it’s one of our hotel partners arranging a Thai feast for lunch, our Summer and Christmas parties, or a round of pasties for a job well done, you'll be well fed.
  • Free Share scheme (Saga Plc) (after period of service)
  • Purchase of Saga Plc Shares scheme
  • Employee of the month award scheme
  • Dress down Fridays

About the Company

The Company

Established in 2004, we have grown from a young, ambitious luxury travel start-up to being bought by the hugely successful Saga PLC in 2014. We’re experiencing year on year growth, but we want more!

We’re a digitally focused company who believe in doing things a little bit differently as we strive to stay one step ahead, exploring and helping to redefine what luxury travel really means to people. Passionate about our products, places and people, we take great pride the relationships we build - with our customers, the suppliers we work with and our team.

It’s our dedication to customers, technology and people that helps to set us apart and provides the foundations to build success.

 

Saga Group

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