Software Developer - Research and Engineering

Our Operate business helps organisations transform and run complex operational processes that often create challenges and hinder their progress. Harnessing the power of tech and data to drive performance, Operate brings together innovative minds with a distinctive mix of subject matter knowledge and operational skills to deliver results that make the difference. We work with some of the most recognisable organisations worldwide in delivering large scale operational programmes and managed solutions. Underpinning all of this is our commitment to ensuring our people are equipped with tomorrow's skills to drive success for our clients today.

The Role

We've invested GBP40m into the creation of our Advanced Research and Engineering Centre in Belfast, part funded by Invest NI. We're creating a team of engineers and technologists who'll work within a bigger innovation ecosystem, including government, University academia and business, to help our clients take giant leaps, rather than incremental steps.

This role sits within our Advanced Research and Engineering Centre, based in Belfast, delivering pivotal breakthroughs to uncover the next generation of operational technology. As part of a team of innovative thinkers, you'll work together to design solutions that will define the next decade and beyond.

As a Software Developer, responsibilities will include;

• The Software Developer will design and engineer new software products.

• You'll be working on new greenfield projects using the latest technologies in an exciting period of change and growth.

• You will use the latest cloud based technologies to lead development in one or more Scrum teams.

• We're giving you the opportunity to work on all parts of the code stack as we utilize modern frameworks and technologies.

• We also want you to grow your career by being a mentor for up and coming talent and by advocating for best practices within development.

• Take a role in translating requirements to sprint stories and execute on them

• Contribute to the evolution of the SDLC and the tech stack

• Involved in identifying appropriate technology and approaches

• Provide technical leadership by coaching and mentoring your team

• Regularly communicate with management and technical support colleagues

• Test and maintain software products to ensure strong functionality and optimisation

• Contribute to the developer community

• Learn and develop your skills utilising the latest technologies.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience as a Software Developer in an agile environment

• Experience in the following:

• Programming languages such as Python, Java, C#

• Modern Javascript frameworks

• Latest CI/CD techniques and writing APIs

• Data storage technologies

• One of the major cloud platforms

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The skills we look for in future employees
All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

The Deal
We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'.

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Diversity
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We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.