Overview

Are you a Software Engineer looking for a new challenge? Help save lives every day - join Sopra Steria, the force behind STORM, the command and control system trusted by UK emergency services. This role is primarily remote-based with occasional travel to our Hertfordshire office for in-person team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software applications.


• Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented VB.Net code.


• Participating in the full software development lifecycle – including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.


• Collaborating with senior developers and architects on system design and architecture.


• Conducting code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring adherence to coding standards.


• Troubleshooting and resolving complex issues in a timely manner.


• Mentoring and guiding junior developers in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.


• Staying up to date with the latest technologies, tools, and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Experience across all aspects of the software development lifecycle.


• Strong VB.Net skills, with familiarity in other programming languages.


• Experience with WPF applications and the MVVM architecture.


• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.


• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new technologies and development practices.

Nice to have

• Active SC and Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV3).


• Knowledge of VB6 and .NET.


• Experience in risk-averse environments, such as financial services, insurance, and blue light sectors, where security, compliance, and operational resilience are critical.


• Familiarity with modern UI frameworks and user experience best practices.

Employment details

• Employment type: Full-time


• Location: UK Hybrid


• Security Clearance: Eligible for NPPV3

Salary and benefits

Salary: £55-60k depending on experience

Benefits: 25 days annual leave (with option to buy extra days), Health Shields, life assurance, pension, and a flexible benefits fund

About the employer

Sopra Steria’s Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions for Central Government clients. We support diversity and inclusion and are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

Additional notes

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and aim to offer an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the minimum criteria.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services