We're looking for a Developer to join our Finance Technology team, based from the NEXT Head Office in Leicestershire!
The Role:
Join our Finance Technology team as a Software Developer and play a key role in one of the largest transformations NEXT has ever undertaken.
Our team develops and supports the in-house and integrated systems that enable our finance and wider operational teams to run a FTSE 100 business smoothly and securely.
In this role, you will help transition our finance function to a modern Core Accounting System, delivering software that underpins accurate reporting and strategic business decision-making.
Working across both cloud-based and legacy environments, you will build software components, APIs and ETL pipelines using Azure, while modernising existing platforms to current engineering standards.
Whether you are looking to take the next step in your career internally or joining NEXT from outside, you will find a collaborative, supportive environment focused on continuous learning, knowledge sharing and high engineering quality.
What You’ll Take On:
- Software Engineering & Design: Turn user stories into clean, readable and maintainable code. Contribute to greenfield applications, enhance microservices and refactor existing systems to modern standards.
- Cloud Integration: Build and maintain scalable APIs, microservices and ETL data pipelines utilising Azure services.
- Delivery Standards: Apply Agile and Technical Delivery Life Cycle (TDLC) practices daily, embedding testing, security, compliance and clear acceptance criteria into all deliverables.
- Sprint Planning: Collaborate with your squad to estimate effort at the component level, supporting clear sprint planning and delivery schedules.
- Resilience & Testing: Write comprehensive unit test plans at the story level to ensure solutions are thoroughly verified and ready for production.
- Product Collaboration: Partner directly with Product Owners to clarify business needs, identify reusable components and build cost-effective solutions.
- Operational Support: Support change management governance and participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota, helping manage and resolve incidents smoothly.
- Community & Learning: Share insights across squads, adopt emerging technical practices and contribute to an inclusive engineering community.
What You’ll Bring:
- Core Programming: Practical experience developing applications in C# and the .NET framework.
- Cloud & Data Pipelines: Working knowledge of Azure components, such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus and Azure Blob Storage.
- Architecture & APIs: Sound understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture and software design patterns.
- Database Design: Solid practical knowledge of relational databases, particularly MS-SQL, including schema design and querying.
- Front-End Development: Experience with or an interest in front-end development, especially the Blazor framework.
- DevOps Awareness: Familiarity with Azure DevOps, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and release management.
- Agile Ways of Working: Experience participating in Scrum or Kanban ceremonies and contributing constructively in team settings.
- Pragmatic Problem Solving: Clear communication skills, the ability to partner effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues, and a thoughtful approach to resolving complex issues.
Discover how you can shape the future of our Finance Technology and build a career with space to grow - apply now.
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- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Skills Required
- Practical application development experience using C# and the .NET framework
- Working knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Blob Storage
- Understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and software design patterns
- Practical knowledge of relational databases, especially MS-SQL, including schema design and querying
- Experience with or interest in front-end development, particularly Blazor
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management
- Experience participating in Scrum or Kanban ceremonies
- Clear communication and effective collaboration with technical and non-technical colleagues
What We Do
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 65,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help improve patient outcomes, improve the safety and efficiency of clinicians’ care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to better diagnose disease and advance researchers’ capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. In 2017, BD welcomed C. R. Bard and its products into the BD family. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com.
