Defaqto builds a range of products and services that enable financial advisers to deliver client-centric, compliant

financial advice. Due to growth we're expanding our team and recruiting for Software Developers to join us on a
permanent basis. Working as part of an agile software delivery team, you will be responsible for developing market
leading financial software.

What you'll be doing

● Delivering thoroughly tested high quality software on time that meets specification
● Collaborating with Business Analysts to translate user stories into working code
● Providing accurate development estimates to feed into planning processes
● Ensuring that all technical deliverables are delivered in line with Defaqto’s architecture strategy
● Working as a key and reliable member of a development team, focussed on delivering work to agreed
timescales each sprint
● Providing input to application design based upon technical knowledge of existing applications
● Providing constructive code reviews for colleagues and working effectively with the software test team to
help ensure bug free releases
● Actively participating in retrospectives to help iteratively improve development processes and standards
● Acting as a consultant for the Application Support team regarding deployed applications
● Feeding into appropriate documentation to facilitate effective and efficient deployment and support of
applications
● Proactively keeping technical knowledge up to date and feed learning into the wider IT team as appropriate.

What you need to succeed

● Experience developing modern websites using technologies such as .NET / C# / JavaScript (and
frameworks) / SQL
● Excellent technical skills including:
○ .NET development environment
○ C#, Web API
○ JavaScript & JQuery
○ Angular (any version)
○ T-SQL & SQL Server
○ CSS
○ Visual Studio / VS code
● An understanding of the full software development lifecycle
● Knowledge of object-oriented software, common design patterns and SOLID principles of software
development
● An interest in or willingness to learn about, the financial services industry, financial products and the
financial advice process
● Able to interpret and analyse business requirements to produce simple high level software designs
● Good problem solving and solution design skills
● Effective team working and collaboration skills
● Very good written and oral communication skills - able to clearly articulate complex problems and solutions
and communicate effectively with non-technical colleagues
What we offer you

● Company funded critical illness and life assurance cover

● Private medical insurance
● Dental insurance
● Defaqto FitPlan - contribution to gym / sports club fees or fitness equipment
● Happy to talk flexible working
● Group personal pension plan, with an employer contribution of up to 10% of salary
● 5 working weeks of holiday per year, with the option to purchase up to an additional week
● Access to our regular wellbeing programme including free Zoom fitness classes, meditation, yoga..
● An annual performance-related bonus
● Access to our free Employee Assistance Programme
● Interest free season ticket loans for those who travel by public transport
● Lots of fundraising events for charity to get involved in!