Senior Software Developer

NCC Group

Job Location:

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Operating within a cybersecurityfocused Managed Services environment this role requires strong fullstack JavaScript expertise across backend frontend and API development combined with a securityfirst mindset. The developer will take ownership of endtoend solutionsfrom requirements and design through implementation testing and supportworking closely with ServiceNow administrators engineers and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development: Design and develop custom JavaScript applications within our ServiceNow platform to automate business processes and resolve complex operational challenges.
Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions within ServiceNow.
Security & Compliance: Implement secure coding practices aligned to SSDLC principles including data protection access control and auditability.
Customization and Integration: Customize existing applications and integrate with external systems and APIs to enhance functionality and user experience.
Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing of developed applications and solutions. Ensure compliance with coding standards and best practices.
Continuous Improvement: Identify technical debt and opportunities to improve platform reliability developer experience and delivery velocity.
Documentation and Support: Create comprehensive documentation for developed applications and provide ongoing support and enhancements based on user feedback.
Collaboration: Work closely with the System Administrators and other IT team members to ensure seamless implementation and operation of developed applications.

Skills Knowledge & Expertise

Very strong knowledge of JavaScript NodeJS and the React framework
Experience with modern JavaScript tooling (ES6 npm build pipelines)
Experience designing and consuming APIs in production environments
Ability to write clean maintainable welldocumented code
Understanding of Secure authentication & authorisation techniques
Strong knowledge of both Server and Client Side JavaScript development
General programming skills and understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

Desirable Requirements

Bachelors degree in computer science information systems or related field
Significant demonstrable experience specific to Full Stack JavaScript development.
Other relevant certifications.
Experience working in a securityfocused environment
Knowledge of the ServiceNow Ecosystem is not a requirement but would be useful.

Job Benefits

Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension Life Assurance and Share Save Scheme.
Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life like getting married/entering into a civil partnership becoming a grandparent and welcoming home a new pet.
Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

This role is a Full Stack JavaScript Developer is responsible for designing building and maintaining secure scalable and highquality applications that extend and enhance our ITSM platform (ServiceNow). Operating within a cybersecurityfocused Managed Services environment this role requires strong ful...

Key Responsibilities

Application Development: Design and develop custom JavaScript applications within our ServiceNow platform to automate business processes and resolve complex operational challenges.
Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions within ServiceNow.
Security & Compliance: Implement secure coding practices aligned to SSDLC principles including data protection access control and auditability.
Customization and Integration: Customize existing applications and integrate with external systems and APIs to enhance functionality and user experience.
Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing of developed applications and solutions. Ensure compliance with coding standards and best practices.
Continuous Improvement: Identify technical debt and opportunities to improve platform reliability developer experience and delivery velocity.
Documentation and Support: Create comprehensive documentation for developed applications and provide ongoing support and enhancements based on user feedback.
Collaboration: Work closely with the System Administrators and other IT team members to ensure seamless implementation and operation of developed applications.

Skills Knowledge & Expertise

Very strong knowledge of JavaScript NodeJS and the React framework
Experience with modern JavaScript tooling (ES6 npm build pipelines)
Experience designing and consuming APIs in production environments
Ability to write clean maintainable welldocumented code
Understanding of Secure authentication & authorisation techniques
Strong knowledge of both Server and Client Side JavaScript development
General programming skills and understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

Desirable Requirements

Bachelors degree in computer science information systems or related field
Significant demonstrable experience specific to Full Stack JavaScript development.
Other relevant certifications.
Experience working in a securityfocused environment
Knowledge of the ServiceNow Ecosystem is not a requirement but would be useful.

Job Benefits

Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension Life Assurance and Share Save Scheme.
Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life like getting married/entering into a civil partnership becoming a grandparent and welcoming home a new pet.
Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.