Software Developer (FTC)

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Salary: £83,200 per annum pro rata

Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex

Contract: Fixed Term

Hours: Full Time

Closing: 17 August 2022

Fittleworth, first founded in 1984 out of a small family garage, is now one of the UK’s leading home dispensing companies. We pride ourselves on providing a personalised, trusted and dedicated first-class home delivery service to our clients catering to all stoma, continence and wound care appliance needs.

At Fittleworth, we rely on a suite of Line of Business Applications in our IT landscape; with a mix of bespoke and vendor supplied applications. We are going through a process of upgrading key systems, it will be the role of the Software Developer to maintain the current systems, troubleshoot bugs, and where necessary develop and deploy fixes and assist the upgrade process.

This is a 9 month fixed term contract opportunity, working full time hours on a hybrid working basis. Occasional visits to the Littlehampton Head-Office will be required.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the performance of existing software written in VB.NET & C#
Design and update database change as needed by the application improvements defined
Test and maintain software products to ensure strong functionality and optimisation
Recommend improvements to existing software programs as necessary
Collaborate with user SMEs to jointly develop designs and publish requirements documents for all changes to applications
Follow an Agile methodology to collaborate with SMEs in specifying, designing and developing new code
Ensure database backups are consistent and reliable

Experience / Skills

Experience working in software development using C#.NET and VB.NET in Visual Studio 2015 – 2019
Experience developing with MS SQL and working to best practice
Experience developing integrations for Azure / Microsoft Power Platform / Exchange Online / SSRS & SSIS / X++ / BI SQL Development / Crystal Reports / AX & Dynamics CRM
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related subject (desired not essential)
Certified qualifications in any modern coding language (desired not essential)
Sound working knowledge of TortoiseSVN
Passion for technology and its application to resolve business problems
Proactively collaborate with others; with the ability to communicate with end-users/customers across a variety of platforms
Passionate about delivering results for end-users/customers

As well as priding ourselves on the commitment we provide to our clients, at Fittleworth we also recognise the commitment to our employees in providing an engaging and rewarding working environment. As such, we are Great Place To Work certified and offer:

a competitive salary with annual review
private healthcare cover
life insurance cover
a highly competitive pension scheme
25 days holiday (plus statutory Bank Holidays)
access to our bespoke reward and discount platform for major retailers
access to a wide range of employee wellbeing services
cycle to work scheme
access to our award-winning culture of going the extra-mile

Any personal information you share with us will be treated in line with our company Privacy Notice, available via legal notices on our website. Fittleworth provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, religion / belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, national origin, ethnic background, disability, or age.

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Join a team that’s proudly recognised as a Best Place to Work. At Fittleworth, we’re passionate about improving the lives of those we support and we know that starts with taking care of our colleagues. Our inclusive, friendly workplace is built on respect, kindness, and the belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

Here you can learn more about life at Fittleworth, explore our culture, and view the roles we’re currently recruiting for.

Our Mission

To make life more rewarding and dignified for the people who use our products and services

Our Vision

To grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company and in the process become better human beings

Our Immutable Principles

The Immutable Principles are timeless guideposts that define what it means to be an associate at Fittleworth. We strive to embody these qualities in our actions as individuals and as a company.

Dignity of the person
Our employees, indeed all people, have dignity and intrinsic value independent of the work they do. Fittleworth treats its associates, and we treat each other, with respect.
Service
We serve those who use our products and services, our other customers, each other, and our communities, all with humility, compassion, and perseverance.
Integrity
Integrity is at the heart of how we do business. At Fittleworth, the ethical way is the only way. We are open and truthful, treat others justly, and do the right thing even when difficult.
Stewardship
We have been entrusted with an independent and employee-owned company. As stewards of that trust, we are guided by the policies and principles of our founder John Dickinson Schneider, to ensure that Fittleworth continues in perpetuity as independent and employee owned and that as the company grows and prospers, it remains financially strong. We make decisions based on the long-term best interests of the company and live by the John Dickinson Schneider’s Motto: “Only first class is good enough”.

Hear from the team

I was drawn here by both the purpose and the people. The belief that success comes from looking after people and customers is evident in so many ways. We are a team that looks after each other and others. I love hearing from our customers, understanding their journeys and am in awe of their bravery. Everything we do is in service of them living their best life. I couldn’t ask for a more rewarding purpose than that.

Tamsin Bradford, Customer Experience Director

Our culture guides us in the quality of service we provide and the care with which we go about it, and it’s what makes Fittleworth such a special place to work. The warmth and welcome from associates were a huge draw to wanting to be part of the company’s future. It’s one of the rare companies where people do what they say they do, always putting the client’s needs first.

Suzanne Bridger, Sales and Marketing Administrator