We have an incredible opportunity for a Front Office Developer to join our Investments and Fiduciary Technology Software Development team on a permanent basis, based in the London office (hybrid working).
Who we are
Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds.
Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into.
To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page
here . The role The core purpose of the Front Office Developer role is to define, develop and support the systems needed by the Investment and Fiduciary teams. This role will be responsible for working with your team to coordinate the development of fit for purpose, bespoke front office solutions. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. The person We are looking for a talented Front Office Developer to join our team. The successful candidate will have exceptional analytical skills with in-depth understanding of development principles and best practices and knowledge of developing and maintaining business applications. The incumbent will be familiar and have good expertise of the systems development life cycle and processes, as well as structured programming concepts. The ability to troubleshoot and debug issues to improve application performance will be key to delivery in this role. Proficiency in .NET, Azure DevOps, and Git using Git Flow is essential. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills to be able to define and convey technical expectations and project goals. You will have the ability to collaborate with team members and business stakeholders to create and enhance applications. The ideal candidate will be confident in working on multiple projects simultaneously, enjoy working independently and as part of a wider team. Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work is fundamental to this role. We’re looking for someone with a passion for contributing towards our mission of delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive our business forward. Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members. What we can offer you A competitive salary (depending on experience) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Generous annual bonus plan Membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement under which you get a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay 4x Life Assurance cover Employee assistance programme Health cash plan We support hybrid and flexible working along with very generous family leave including 12 months full pay maternity leave and 6 months full pay paternity leave Buy and sell holidays Give as you earn scheme Flexible half days leave Electric vehicle leasing Cycle to work scheme Next Steps Please apply using the apply button or visit our Careers Page by 13th January 2025. Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment; we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life. About Us
At Railpen, we know that it’s the talent of our people that makes us good at what we do and enables us to continue to achieve our mission to pay members’ pensions securely, affordably and sustainably. The unique nature of Railpen offers our people a wide variety of interesting opportunities for innovation, thought leadership and personal development. We encourage people to challenge, explore unconventional ideas and give each other the space to learn from our mistakes. We take time to listen to each other’s ideas and understand what we each do, and what we need from each other to help us be at our best. Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment; we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
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here . The role The core purpose of the Front Office Developer role is to define, develop and support the systems needed by the Investment and Fiduciary teams. This role will be responsible for working with your team to coordinate the development of fit for purpose, bespoke front office solutions. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. The person We are looking for a talented Front Office Developer to join our team. The successful candidate will have exceptional analytical skills with in-depth understanding of development principles and best practices and knowledge of developing and maintaining business applications. The incumbent will be familiar and have good expertise of the systems development life cycle and processes, as well as structured programming concepts. The ability to troubleshoot and debug issues to improve application performance will be key to delivery in this role. Proficiency in .NET, Azure DevOps, and Git using Git Flow is essential. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills to be able to define and convey technical expectations and project goals. You will have the ability to collaborate with team members and business stakeholders to create and enhance applications. The ideal candidate will be confident in working on multiple projects simultaneously, enjoy working independently and as part of a wider team. Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work is fundamental to this role. We’re looking for someone with a passion for contributing towards our mission of delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive our business forward. Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members. What we can offer you A competitive salary (depending on experience) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Generous annual bonus plan Membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement under which you get a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay 4x Life Assurance cover Employee assistance programme Health cash plan We support hybrid and flexible working along with very generous family leave including 12 months full pay maternity leave and 6 months full pay paternity leave Buy and sell holidays Give as you earn scheme Flexible half days leave Electric vehicle leasing Cycle to work scheme Next Steps Please apply using the apply button or visit our Careers Page by 13th January 2025. Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment; we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life. About Us
At Railpen, we know that it’s the talent of our people that makes us good at what we do and enables us to continue to achieve our mission to pay members’ pensions securely, affordably and sustainably. The unique nature of Railpen offers our people a wide variety of interesting opportunities for innovation, thought leadership and personal development. We encourage people to challenge, explore unconventional ideas and give each other the space to learn from our mistakes. We take time to listen to each other’s ideas and understand what we each do, and what we need from each other to help us be at our best. Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment; we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
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