Software Developer Role – Tech OP Solutions (part of Bamboo Technology Group)
Closing date – open.
Salary – £35-45k.
Part of the Bamboo Technology Group, Tech OP works within the IT Services arm of the business. Tech OP has specialised in the development of bespoke applications to support and streamline business processes. Our proven experience in writing and maintaining commercial software spans across industries where security, highly controlled data integrity, regulation and compliance are paramount.
The team have more than 30 years’ experience in developing logistics and IT systems to help manage Justice sector contracts including prisoner transportation, prisoner court appearances and immigration services. We have worked with companies including Capita, Mitie and G4S in the UK and we work with Ventia/Broadspectrum in Australia to provide an IT system to support prisoner escorting and detention for the States of West Australia and South Australia.
The role and technical skills
Tech OP has a team of five experienced software engineers who are responsible for the development and support of our Justice sector systems. The team is hoping to recruit an experienced web application developer who has the potential to develop full stack development skills.
We are a Microsoft certified partner and develop web applications using the following technologies:
- Microsoft SQL server database
- Microsoft .NET core environment and C# for server side ORM and web services
- Single Page Application paradigm for web user interface development using React, Javascript, HTML and CSS technologies
- Microsoft Xamarin for mobile applications
- Microsoft Azure hosting
Experience with these technologies will be key to the role.
Tech OP development procedures are certified to the ISO 27001 standard for information security and the successful candidate will be required to gain SC level security clearance.
The career development opportunity
The role is based in the Bamboo Technology offices in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The role will involve undertaking some analysis and support work at customer sites in the UK and possibly in Australia. There is a good opportunity to work on all aspects of a project as part of a passionate team of developers and you will be encouraged to gain Microsoft developer certifications.
Benefits
Tech OP is offering a starting salary between £35K per year to £45K dependent on experience. We offer 25 days holiday per year and a company pension.
Cheltenham has a good cultural life with a program of science, music and literature festivals throughout the year not to mention being the jump racing capital for the UK. There is a thriving IT community in the area with GCHQ and the national cyber skills training centre located nearby.
Equal Opportunities
We have a great team of people at Bamboo Technology Group and there is a wealth of knowledge combined with an investment and passion for the business, from those of us with many years’ experience to those with just a few months.
We are committed to Bamboo being a great place to work, one that treats everyone equally and fairly. We hire, develop, and promote the right people for the job, with the right skills. And even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we would still like to hear from you. We want people who have the drive, talent, knowledge, experience, and ability to deliver the best possible service to both our external and internal customers.
Our equal opportunities policy details our approach to fairness and the avoidance of any discrimination in the workplace and covers all stages of employment from recruitment onwards.
Other information
Our offices are fresh, friendly and allow for safe and distanced working practices.
We are in Cheltenham, just off the M5. But if this is a distance too far every day of the week, don’t let that hold you back. Whilst we would love for you to want to be in the office joining the camaraderie every day, we have team members working up and down the country and welcome applications, from wherever you are.
As an IT and telecommunications service provider we have operated home working policies and infrastructure for many years. As such, we offer a very flexible approach to working practices and this continues to be even more flexible as we navigate our way through the current challenges.
Irrespective of this, the company offers an optional 8 week working from home entitlement to all members of the team.
At Bamboo we take pride in doing things differently. We love to see ambition and we value a passion for progress, in any discipline.
Please note, Security Checks are required for this role. This includes criminal and security checks as well as a credit check.
If this job spec appeals to you and you can bring Bamboo something a little different, please send a CV and covering email to futures@bamboo.tech.