Overview
We’re looking for an Application Developer to join our Data & Development team and play a key role in building high-quality applications and APIs that support our mission-driven work - We provide independent automotive risk intelligence to help partners safely, securely and sustainably adopt new vehicle technologies.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems through clean, well-designed code, and who wants to work in a collaborative, Agile environment using modern cloud technologies. You’ll contribute to the ongoing modernization of our application estate while helping to improve development standards and practices across the team.
Responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain applications and RESTful APIs using Java and Python
- Develop scalable, secure solutions using Microsoft Azure services
- Build and support CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git
- Integrate applications with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Write high-quality, testable code and help improve development standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile delivery environment
Qualifications
- Practical experience in application development or a similar environment
- Strong hands-on experience with Java, Python and API development and integration
- Working knowledge of Azure, cloud-based applications and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with databases, automated testing and secure coding practices
- Confidence working collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to have
- Exposure to event-driven architectures, messaging platforms or API Management tools
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), or data modelling concepts
- Experience in OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect and MFA
Salary and benefits
- Salary - Circa £47,200 dependent on skills & experience
- 10% non-contributory pension
- 29 days holiday (inclusive of Christmas shutdown) + public holidays
- Group Life Assurance (equal to 4 x basic salary)
- Salary Sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, home & tech scheme)
- Enhanced and competitive parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender or family structure
- Moneyhealth’s Financial Coaching & Wellbeing Platform
- Health Cash Plan (cash back on eligible medical treatments)
- Reward & Recognition Programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Sports & Social club
- Payroll charitable giving
- Subsidised on-site restaurant
- Free on-site parking
Working model
We understand the benefits of remote and in-person collaboration and therefore have a hybrid working model – you’ll be expected to work from our office in Thatcham at least two days per week.
What we do
At the cutting edge of automotive research in the UK, Thatcham Research has a unique role in shaping the design of new vehicles and influencing ever higher standards of safety, security and repair. Our Gamston facility is one of the UK’s leading sites for active safety, trialling and assessing the latest crash avoidance and driver assistance technologies.
Our Values
We value Fearless, Inquisitive, Resourceful, Supportive and Trusted and expect these Values to be demonstrated throughout the recruitment process.
Right to Work in the UK is required for all applicants.
If you experience issues with our career site or application form, please contact careers@thatcham.org.
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