Lead Application Developer
Salary:
£58,000 - £62,000 Type:
FT – 35 hours per week Contract:
Permanent Location:
Hybrid / Ashford, Kent (2 days a week in office, 3 days’ work from home) Interview Process:
Interviews commencing from 6th January We are looking for a Lead Application Developer to work in our Cruise part of the business at an exciting time in Saga’s history. As a Group, Saga is taking to the seas in our brand new, luxury cruise ships and leading the market with innovative insurance and financial products. You will be responsible for technical aspects of development within the Cruise IT Team including architecture design, framework choices, implementation and delivery of solutions. You will bring hands-on development including leading and mentoring a team of developers, sharing knowledge and cultivating best practices within the team. You will assist the team in resolving operational issues that require high expertise. In return, you can look forward to all the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast-paced career with an excellent benefits package. Package Description: Every day our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues: 35 hours working week, flexible to suit your working style 25 days holiday + bank holidays Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days Pension scheme matched up to 10% Life assurance policy on joining us Wellbeing programme Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays! Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Grandparents leave Company performance-related annual bonus - Up to 5% Income protection Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform Main Responsibilities: Leading the design, build and modification of new and existing software solutions to deliver against the business needs and requirements. Providing strong technical guidance to the team and working alongside the technical leadership team, product owners and project management to ensure the team delivers against agreed business requirements. Working collaboratively with other colleagues across Saga’s Technology community to deliver technology programs, projects and workstreams. Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external teams. Ensuring our applications and team are aligned with best practices and policies to ensure quality deliverables. Staying up to date with the latest technology trends and directing these to the team. Supporting the project team with planning and estimation of the project tasks and delivery dates. Troubleshooting and monitoring our systems and working collaboratively with the team to resolve and prevent any defects, risks, or issues. Being a key contributor to identify risks, understand the impact and liaise with the business and technology teams to put robust controls in place. The Ideal Candidate: Extensive experience as a Senior or Lead Application Developer. Strong technical knowledge and analytical skills. Strong technical knowledge and experience with C#, .NET & SQL with experience in cross-platform integrations. Demonstrable experience of producing and consuming web services using Web API or other REST frameworks. Experience with Azure or other public cloud is advantageous. Cruise/Travel domain experience is desirable. Good understanding of JIRA, Agile development, and other methodologies. Experience in CI/CD. Proactive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated. Advocate for team success and proactively participate in the team to discuss issues, improvements, and successes. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Saga Values:
Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special. About The Company: Over the past 70 years, we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. At Saga, we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better. We’re passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Championing diversity is important to us, and diverse teams really are the best ones. We’re dedicated to creating a culture where every colleague feels like they belong. Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those who are over the age of 50. As champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams. Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.
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£58,000 - £62,000 Type:
FT – 35 hours per week Contract:
Permanent Location:
Hybrid / Ashford, Kent (2 days a week in office, 3 days’ work from home) Interview Process:
Interviews commencing from 6th January We are looking for a Lead Application Developer to work in our Cruise part of the business at an exciting time in Saga’s history. As a Group, Saga is taking to the seas in our brand new, luxury cruise ships and leading the market with innovative insurance and financial products. You will be responsible for technical aspects of development within the Cruise IT Team including architecture design, framework choices, implementation and delivery of solutions. You will bring hands-on development including leading and mentoring a team of developers, sharing knowledge and cultivating best practices within the team. You will assist the team in resolving operational issues that require high expertise. In return, you can look forward to all the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast-paced career with an excellent benefits package. Package Description: Every day our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues: 35 hours working week, flexible to suit your working style 25 days holiday + bank holidays Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days Pension scheme matched up to 10% Life assurance policy on joining us Wellbeing programme Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays! Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Grandparents leave Company performance-related annual bonus - Up to 5% Income protection Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform Main Responsibilities: Leading the design, build and modification of new and existing software solutions to deliver against the business needs and requirements. Providing strong technical guidance to the team and working alongside the technical leadership team, product owners and project management to ensure the team delivers against agreed business requirements. Working collaboratively with other colleagues across Saga’s Technology community to deliver technology programs, projects and workstreams. Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external teams. Ensuring our applications and team are aligned with best practices and policies to ensure quality deliverables. Staying up to date with the latest technology trends and directing these to the team. Supporting the project team with planning and estimation of the project tasks and delivery dates. Troubleshooting and monitoring our systems and working collaboratively with the team to resolve and prevent any defects, risks, or issues. Being a key contributor to identify risks, understand the impact and liaise with the business and technology teams to put robust controls in place. The Ideal Candidate: Extensive experience as a Senior or Lead Application Developer. Strong technical knowledge and analytical skills. Strong technical knowledge and experience with C#, .NET & SQL with experience in cross-platform integrations. Demonstrable experience of producing and consuming web services using Web API or other REST frameworks. Experience with Azure or other public cloud is advantageous. Cruise/Travel domain experience is desirable. Good understanding of JIRA, Agile development, and other methodologies. Experience in CI/CD. Proactive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated. Advocate for team success and proactively participate in the team to discuss issues, improvements, and successes. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Saga Values:
Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special. About The Company: Over the past 70 years, we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. At Saga, we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better. We’re passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Championing diversity is important to us, and diverse teams really are the best ones. We’re dedicated to creating a culture where every colleague feels like they belong. Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those who are over the age of 50. As champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams. Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.
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