Job Description
Ready to elevate your software development career? Logistics UK is looking for a skilled Full Stack Developerto take on a pivotal role in designing, developing, testing, and documenting innovative solutions. Join our agile scrum teams to collaborate closely with Product Owners and testers in delivering exceptional, cost-effective products. This role offers the chance to interact daily with key stakeholders—including business users and support teams, to drive progress and ensure top-quality software that meets high standards of security and development.
We are seeking candidates who are located within a reasonable commuting distance of either our Head Office in Tunbridge Wells or our office on Victoria Street in London. Applicants must be available to work from one of these offices two days per week, with those based in the London office open to occasional travel to the Tunbridge Wells Head Office as needed.
Why Join Logistics UK?
Take on a dynamic role where you will design, develop, test, and document innovative solutions while upholding high standards of security and development. As part of our agile scrum teams, you will collaborate closely with Product Owners and testers to deliver exceptional, cost-effective products. Interact daily with a variety of stakeholders, including business users and support teams, to drive progress and ensure top-quality software.
Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea, and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.
An effective supply chain is vital to Keep Britain Trading, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling and moving the goods that affect everyone everywhere. With Brexit, technology and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC.
Key Responsibilities
• Partner with project teams to enhance and develop Logistics UK’s custom systems.
• Drive the entire software development lifecycle, from design to maintenance.
• Estimate development efforts accurately and assist in troubleshooting.
• Contribute actively in scrum ceremonies and offer 3rd line support.
• Ensure high-quality code with thorough code reviews and best practices.
• Develop systems in alignment with Logistics UK’s policies and security standards.
• Use Azure DevOps for managing bugs, user stories, tasks, and automated builds/releases.
• Maintain source control on projects using Git in Azure DevOps.
• Participate in scheduled releases outside regular hours.
Requirements
• SFIA Level 3 or above; hands-on experience in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining systems.
• Skilled in C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, JavaScript (AngularJS/React), Azure Microservices, and Visual Studio IDE.
• Familiar with SQL, Unit Testing (NUnit), and version control strategies.
• Strong troubleshooting, time management, and teamwork skills.
• Effective communicator with a commitment to continuous learning.
• Proficient in Agile/Lean methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), Azure DevOps, and secure coding practices.
• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field is preferred.
Join us at Logistics UK, where your passion for coding and innovation can make a real impact!
Benefits
We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits recognising that no two employees are the same – everyone has different preferences and needs that change over time.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period
• Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced Family Leave policy
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work
• Various learning and development opportunities
• Range of pension schemes
• Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees
• Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind
