Capita

Software Developer

Manchester Full time
Capita is looking for an experienced specialist Utopia V Developer specifically to work in our regulated Life & Pensions division on a fixed term contract.

The role will be responsible for designing, testing, and implementing new and updated software programs. The job is to ensure all deliverables are completed on time and to the agreed specification, providing guidance to team as well as training, mentoring and guiding junior colleagues. As a Senior Software developer, you need no supervision with good technical competencies to pick up a work, analyse and complete it on your own.

In order to be considered for the role, it is essential that you must bring demonstrable experience in Utopia V, as well as VB.net, Oracle, PSQL platforms, as well as significant experience and knowledge of the Life & Pensions sector, including specialist Unit Trust and ISA products.

This role will be on a fixed term contract basis for likely 6 months (though this could potentially extend), full time hours (37.5 per week). Location can be flexible in the UK, though proximity to Manchester would be preferred.

Capita is an equal opportunity and disability confident employer.

Job title:

Software Developer

Job Description:

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for international candidates for this role. As such it’s essential that you currently reside in the UK and have the legal right to work in the UK.

What will you deliver?  

  • Writing codes and debugging.

  • Implementing third-party trading systems.

  • Performing Unit tests, documenting changes and refactoring less complexed programs/scripts.

  • Applying agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered result.

  • Monitoring and reporting on progress.

  • Thinking out-of-box, suggesting innovative and practical solutions to resolve issues based on their experience

  • Configuration Management - Taking care of code hygiene (Well maintained) and setting up project infrastructure to ensure all documents are in order

  • Defining software modules needed for an integration build

  • Producing build definition for each generation of the software.

  • Accepting completed software modules, ensuring that they meet defined criteria.

  • Producing software builds from software source code for loading onto target hardware.

  • Configuring the hardware and software environment as required by the system being integrated.

  • Producing integration test specifications, conducts tests and records and reports on outcomes.

  • Diagnosing faults and records and reports on the results of tests.

  • Producing system integration reports.

  • Collaborating in reviews of work with others.

  • Completing their work with no supervision and given their good technical competencies they should be able to solve problems/ tasks on their own

What are we looking for?  

  • Demonstrable experience on the Utopia V platform is essential.

  • Significant experience in VB.net, Oracle, PSQL.

  • Previous experience specifically in the regulated Life & Pensions sector, including strong knowledge of Unit Trust and ISA products.

  • Knowledge of BACS / CHAPS payment systems.

  • Development of Windows services.

  • Experience of Oracle performance tuning.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with all organisational levels, both internally and externally

  • A strong team player

  • Ability to complete their work with no supervision and given their good technical competencies they can pick up a problem / tasks and complete it on their own.

What can we offer you?  

In this role, you will be given fantastic training and development for your career in financial services. You will also be given the following: 

  • A competitive base salary.

  • Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave…and plenty more  

  • Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology  

  • You’ll be joining a large network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

About Capita Regulated Services 

At Regulated Services, we’re transforming the world of life and pensions, and mortgage services. We’re delivering responsible and sustainable services, helping our clients to respond to changing market factors and adapt to the needs of their customers both now and in the future. Our teams work with clients across the UK and Worldwide, offering a range of services from end-to-end administration, digital technology and business support to lending, account and arrears management. Join us and discover better as you shape the future of regulated services.

What’s Next? 

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 

Equal Opportunities 

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

Access to Work can help candidates with a physical or mental health condition or disability to get support in the hiring process, including communication support at interviews such as a British Sign Language interpreter. If you require this support you can apply for this support at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-work

Location:

Manchester

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)