Software Development Engineer

Company: Yorkshire Building Society (YBS)
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Location: Bradford
Job Description:

As our Software Development Engineer – Savings and Payments Deposits , youll join a team focused on delivering changes to maintain and improve key IT infrastructure that services YBSs Payments function, as well as supporting the strategic direction of YBS. Youll design, build, test, implement and support our core systems in an evolving environment.

Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.This is an ideal role for Developers or SMEs with a background ideally in Payment and Finance related systems with strong technical skillset and desire to learn.This is a hybrid role , a mix of working from home plus time in our central Leeds & Bradford offices.The role also provides out of hours on call support to ensure critical systems and processes remain operational and resilient.About the role In this role, you will:Develop, document, and test software and configuration, ensuring they adhere to development standards and meet business requirements. Youll be technically competent and experienced in applicable technologies and platformsMaintain systems by analysing programs to diagnose and resolve live defects/ incidentsParticipate in peer reviews of documentation, code, unit and integration testingCollaborate with architects, analysts and product owners to transform business requirements into technical change, including performing impact analysisUse applicable Agile toolsets (Kanban, Scrum) to track, record and progress enhancements to live applicationsContinually update technical knowledge and skills using internal training as well taking time to self-developProvide out of hours on call support to ensure critical systems and processes remain operational and resilientAbout you With a proven track record in a similar role, youll have:Knowledge of one or more of the core technologies which form the basis of YBSs Savings and Finance landscape including – Cobol, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL and PerforceThe ability to interpret complex information to develop solutions that meet the required business outcomesGreat communication skills finding ways for non-technical people to understand technical conceptsExperience delivering software change within Financial Services and an awareness of operating in a highly regulated environmentDesirable skills include:Awareness, or a keen interest in developing your skills in newer technologies xcswzye such as: Java, Spring Batch and Git and how these interact with more traditional softwareKnowledge, understanding and experience of developing software in a DevOps delivery methodology settingAbout our BenefitsEveryones different. Thats why we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards that we think youll love whatevers important to you, and whatever stage of life youre at. Such asOur pension scheme(where you can get up to 11% from us)On target bonus of 7%(with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%)Access to brilliant health benefitsLife assurance at 6 times your salary25 days holiday(and the option to buy more)Cycle to work or an interest-free loan for an annual ticketWellbeing resources and toolsRetail and Leisure discounts…

Posted: May 24th, 2026