Job Description
We’re looking for a Developer to join our HR Technology team on a 12 month FTC. Based from NEXT Head Office in Leicestershire!
The Role
Our HR Development team is looking for a technical specialist to ensure the systems supporting our global workforce run with precision. You will act as a primary technical contact, bridging the gap between our people and the technology they use every day.
Whether you are developing new features for our in-house platforms or providing vital support during seasonal events, your work directly impacts how we look after our colleagues. From day one, you will be part of a collaborative IT community where we encourage you to share your expertise and help shape our technical processes.
What You’ll Take On
- Solve and Evolve: Investigate and resolve issues across more than 20 diverse HR systems to ensure our colleagues have the tools they need.
- User-Centric Design: Work closely with internal users to design and improve features that make our HR processes more efficient.
- Technical Support: Provide essential second-line support by identifying root causes of application defects and implementing effective fixes.
- System Health: Lead technical deployments and monitor system health, reacting quickly to server upgrades or performance needs.
- Quality Code: Build clean, reusable code that strengthens our core platforms and ensures long-term stability.
- Mentorship: Support the growth of the whole team by mentoring new colleagues, graduates, and placement students.
What You’ll Bring
- Technical Expertise: A talent for writing efficient code using .Net, C#, and SQL/TSQL, with a practical understanding of Javascript and Visual Studio.
- Curiosity: The ability to learn new systems from scratch and quickly understand complex data flows.
- Problem Solving: A methodical approach to de‑coding legacy systems and finding effective solutions.
- Clear Communication: The ability to speak confidently with both technical teams and business users.
- Collaboration: A mindset that enjoys helping others and contributes to a positive team environment.
- Flexibility: Strong organisational skills and the ability to provide support out-of-hours when the business needs it most.
Benefits
- 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 and 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 to 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 in‑store, 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
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
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