Average Application Developer salary in the UK

This is an exciting time to be joining the IT team... Overview We are looking for a Senior Applications Developer with the ability to design, develop and test software solutions (including process automation) for use across e.surv and its clients! Customers are the most important part of our business, you will need the passion to deliver excellent service to embody our vision: We put our customers and their needs first, we take an honest approach to business, we listen, learn and find better ways to make a difference. Main Accountabilities: Application development 3+ years experience with creating Python, Django, ReactJS applications. Database development Experience in administering Microsoft SQL servers, PostgreSQL and other relational database management systems, maintenance plans, database user and security audit with a proven track record on how to achieve maximum database performance by analysing execution plans, indexes, query performance tuning and other SQL best practices. Web development Proven and demonstrable experience in web programming using the Django framework.Experience using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript, to create web apps from scratch, with strong attention to detail.A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices.Full understanding of the OWASP framework. Enforcement of the framework throughout all coding. Create, maintain, and coordinate backup mechanisms for the purposes of business continuity while maintaining a high level of data availability, in line with IT processes and procedures.To cover the full development lifecycle from design and planning through to development, testing and delivery.Maintain/update current applications, ensuring at all times that change and release processes are followed.Work with BAs to ensure that solutions are fit-for-purpose and will deliver the expected benefits.Ensure that code is well documented, and that knowledge is shared wherever possible. Provide ongoing support for all code written.Provide application support for all related applications.Create and maintain application documentation.Adhere to Quality Management guidelines, as directed, in line with the framework of ISO 9001.Ensure own H&S, and that of colleagues by complying with both legal and policy requirements.Highlight to the line manager any concerns regarding conflicting duties or areas of responsibility. Knowledge, Expertise and Qualifications: Essential: Strong working knowledge of programming (React, Python, Django, HTML 5) and techniques thereof.Excellent working knowledge of relational database management systems including SQL.Good working knowledge of the Linux and Windows command line interfaces.Good working knowledge of user interface design technologies.Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and computer vision.Good working knowledge of linear and logistic regression algorithms.Excellent verbal, written and numeracy skills.Excellent organisational skills including ability to manage time and prioritise effectively.Strong IT skills, skilled in using Microsoft Word and Excel packages and experienced in working with HR packages /databases.Able to work independently and on own initiative within specified guidelines or processes.Well-developed interpersonal skills and able to deal with colleagues at all levels.Able to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive information.Knowledge and full grasp of concepts surrounding data integrity and security in all aspects of development.Experience of working within an ITIL environment.A very good understanding of software development processes -SDLC. Reward & Benefits Career progression opportunitiesHoliday Purchase SchemeShare schemes (SAYE & BAYE)Enhanced maternity and paternityHSF, subsidised health fundPrivate healthcare, Critical illness cover and Health assessments via salary sacrificeLife assuranceWellbeing support - subsidised gym membership - cycle to work scheme - health assured employee assistance schemeDental insurance - subsidisedDiscounted mortgage advice, estate agency fees and home surveysCycle to work schemeCharitable giving scheme About us The UK’s number one residential surveying brand, e.surv Chartered Surveyors and Walker Fraser Steele have been providing property risk expertise and residential surveying services for over 35 years. We are the trusted partner for a variety of stakeholders ranging from high street mortgage lenders and building society’s to national landlords and equity release brands. Every 12 seconds, one of our 600 RICS accredited surveyors completes a property inspection from Land’s End to John O’Groats and across Northern Ireland. Apply If you feel you match our requirements and are looking for your next career chapter, or for a confidential discussion on the full details of this role please contact Mike Brett; alternatively apply with your CV and covering letter for a quick response. We're part of the LSL Property Services Group PLC, which includes household names Your Move and Reeds Rains as well as the mortgage network PRIMIS. LSL Property Services are dedicated to protecting your data - our Recruitment Private notice can be viewed HERE. PRE EMPLOYMENT SCREENING - All of our employees have to pass a Criminal Records Disclosure and Credit Referencing Process in order to work with our lender clients, if you are unsure on this, ask the team and we'll be happy to explain the process.

About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity for an Application Support Analyst toprovide professional and responsive support for off-the-shelf and bespoke software to agreed SLAs, facilitating end to end Incident and Problem resolution. This is a full-time permanent post and offers hybrid working spending 2 days based in our Oldham office and the remaining 3 days working remotely.This Applications Support Analysts is a key position within our IT service and will support by overseeing the installing, configuration, and implementation of computer applications, identify areas for potential improvement and make recommendations as to the selection and customization of applications to best align with user needs and the organisations long-term goals by making application changes.You will be responsible for provide ongoing assistance for application users, including troubleshooting problems and resolving issues. managing incidents and problems for applications, keeping customers informed of progress and managing internal and external suppliers. Perform routine support tasks and system admin duties, working with internal and external teams to resolve more complex requests and ensure continuation of service.You will provide triage for application-based faults, bugs, and user queries, resolving or escalating as required. Identify and escalate major incidents, acting as a key part of the major incident resolution team. Monitor non-production and production processes, integrations, and systems, carrying out necessary remedial action to avoid interruption to service. Administer changes to data and systems, including optimisation of systems. Analyse error trends to ensure effective and efficient problem management to reduce repeat incidents.What we’re looking forTo be considered for this position you’ll need to have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in Application support ideally in a similar organisation and accomplished in 1st/2nd line application support maintaining enterprise applications with a good appreciation of applications design & development including database and infrastructure technologies.We’re a customer-focussed organisation so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. In addition to being an established application support analyst, you’ll also have great customer service skills and be able to demonstrate the below essential experience: Excellent troubleshooting, problem solving & delivery skills coupled with a good understanding of ITIL support processes.Up-to-date knowledge of scripting, coding, and application softwareProven experience of supporting; PaaS and SaaS solutions include MS Azureintegrations.Awareness of structured development, analysis & project management methodologiesProven experience of documenting system maintenance and development activitiesExcellent customer service skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels and work with cross-functional teams.Demonstrate the Guinness Behaviours Desirable: Understanding context of social housing.Experience supporting, maintaining, and configuring NEC Housing (Northgate) or MS Dynamics CRM.Experience of working across different business areas, demonstrating customer focus and good corporate awareness Essential Qualifications: Educated to Level 2 (C+ or Grade 9 to 4 GCSE or equivalent) or higher.Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or equivalent If you’re interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the role profile.To be considered for this role please follow the online application process by submitting your CV and cover letter, ideally as one PDF or word attachment.

The primary responsibility for this role is to work on production support environment in Level 2 and ensure that fixing of daily queries, morning checks monitoring system performance, and providing cross-application support. The Candidate must understand the technical and functional intricacies of the suite of applications for Risk and Finance that they will be supporting, including the end-to-end business impacts.They will understand the interfaces to and from their respective systems such that they will be able to provide an accurate assessment of the current capabilities and limitations of the systems. They will understand the critical path of their batch and the associated downstream, upstream and business impacts.They will work closely with Level 3 team and other cross functional teams and check the handover process to make sure any changes that needs to be implemented to production have passed the quality control.The successful candidate(s) will work closely with other staff, Level 3 Application team to ensure cross-system interfaces, collaboration and knowledge management are managed effectively and proactively.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintaining production stability & availability* You will ensure production break-fix and service improvement requirements take priority over change through effective stakeholder management and expectation setting. * You will actively work on and resolve any IT risks and vulnerabilities across the application stack.* You will contribute towards ensuring all batch SLA's/ OLA's are appropriate, understood and agreed for the critical path of your batch processes, ensuring that you understand the full business impacts of any failures along that path.* You will ensure all fixes or known errors are maintained in the relevant knowledgebase.* You will ensure logical access management/security procedures and policies are followed. Analytics, problem solving & reporting* You will focus your attention on the identification of incident root cause and service improvementPerformance* You will have a curiosity that will lead you to interrogate all technology, processes and data for opportunities to improve stability, customer experience and quality. * You will manage your own workload proactively and understand escalation processes.* Your primary focus will be on driving incident reduction demonstrated through improved production stability.* You will adhere to all group standards / policies and procedures.Servicing clients & team work* You will be fully supportive to other members or roles within the immediate and wider technology teams.* You will ensure strong peer to peer relationships within technology and the business by being proactive and understanding complexities, processes, challenges and priorities.Important relationships* Strong relationships with application development (L3) teams and contribute towards early engagement, input, challenge and delivery of all change initiatives. * Maintain relationships with the wider risk and control functions to ensure that risks are understood, documented and mitigated with clear action plans.* Day-to-day relationships with teams from other business units to ensure strong collaboration, awareness, and unification of approach, book of work, challenges, best practice, etc.* Strong operational relationships with Infrastructure platform support to contribute towards continued stability and availability of production services.Preferred Qualifications and Experience* Degree qualified or Bachelor's Degree in IT * 3 to 5 + years' experience in Risk and/or Finance application support Lead Role * Preferred experience working in a function of Risk and/or Finance investment banking and understands the need for control in a banking environment * Business knowledge for Credit and Market Risk will be an advantageous * Evidence of progression and consistency in career to date.Technical skills, exposure or awareness:* SQL, C#, .Net , ASP.Net* Java, JavaScript, JSP/Servlets,* HTML, XML, JSON, SOAP, REST* Web, Application, SSAS and SSRS Servers * Windows and platforms Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailinggscemeaedi @ resourcesolutions .com