Lead Application Developer
Salary £58,000 - £62,000
FT – 35 hours per week
Permanent
Hybrid / Ashford, Kent (2 days a week in office, 3 days’ work from home)
Interview process to begin in the new year, Interviews commencing from 6th January
We are looking for a Lead Application Developer to work in our Cruise part of the business at an exciting time in Saga’s history. As a Group, Saga is taking to the seas in our brand new, luxury cruise ships and leading the market with innovative insurance and financial products.
You will be responsible for technical aspects of development within the Cruise IT Team including architecture design, framework choices, implementation and delivery of solutions. You will bring hands-on development including leading and mentoring a team of developers, share knowledge and cultivate best practices within the team. You will be assisting the team in resolving operational issues that require high expertise.
And in return, you can look forward to all the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast-paced career with an excellent benefits package.
If this is of interest to you then we would be keen to hear from you!
Package DescriptionEvery day our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.
Our working week is 35 hours per week, these can be worked flexibly to suit your working style
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
Pension scheme matched up to 10%
Life assurance policy on joining us
Wellbeing programme
Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays!
Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Grandparents leave
Company performance-related annual bonus - Up to 5%
Income protection
Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform
Main Responsibilities
Leading the design, build and modification of new and existing software solutions to deliver against the business needs and requirements. Ability to adapt and deliver with precision and pace.
Providing strong technical guidance to the team and working alongside the technical leadership team, product owners and project management to ensure the team delivers against agreed business requirements.
Working collaboratively with other colleagues across Saga’s Technology community to deliver technology programs, projects and workstreams.
Establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with internal and external teams.
Ensuring our applications and team are aligned with best practice and policy to ensure quality deliverables.
Staying up to date with the latest technology trends and directing these to the team.
Supporting the project team with planning and estimation of the project tasks and delivery dates.
Troubleshooting and monitoring our systems and working collaboratively with the team to resolve and prevent any defects, risks, or issues, whilst keeping key stakeholders updated with progress.
Being a key contributor to identify risks, understand the impact and liaise with the business and technology teams to put robust controls in place.
The Ideal Candidate
Extensive experience as a Senior or Lead Application Developer.
Strong technical knowledge and analytical skills.
Strong technical knowledge and experience with C#, .NET & SQL with experience in cross platform integrations.
Demonstrable experience of producing and consuming web services using Web API or other REST frameworks.
Experience with Azure or other public cloud is advantageous.
Cruise/Travel domain experience is desirable.
Good understanding of JIRA, Agile development, and other methodologies.
Experience in CI/CD.
Proactive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
Advocate for team success and proactively participating in the team to discuss issues, improvements, and successes.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special
About The CompanyOver the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.
At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.
We’re passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Championing diversity is important to us, and diverse teams really are the best ones. We’re dedicated to creating a culture where every colleague feels like they belong. So that at Saga, more than anywhere else, you can be your best, be yourself and make a difference.
Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over the age of 50. As champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams. We are also an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.
Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.
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