Software Developer

We now have an exciting opportunity to be part of our expanding, talented Scrum team.

We are looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer to help us build the next generation of data analysis tools and infrastructure for our Award-Winning Accident Repair Network. Our mission is to develop the tools and technology that enable our teams to get our customers back to normal.

Our Software Developers will be reporting into our Product Owner assisting with our bespoke award-winning IT system Evolve and is a fundamental role to our growth and success.  You will analyse and provide deep subject matter expertise while facilitating internal and external collaboration using the product knowledge acquired.  

As our Solus Software Developer you will:

• Develop new products and features end to end.
• Build good working relationships across relevant third-party suppliers or partners to maximise business outcomes
• Work across a wide range of technologies, across web, mobile apps, API, backend, and databases which are currently hosted within Azure
• Work with the team to remove impediments to delivery in line with policy, process and other guidelines applying Business knowledge and expertise product owner who is responsible for a single product backlog
• Seek exposure to insurers and other industries to share learning; attend key industry events and forums.

This role would suit someone with a structured methodology and desire to lead change.

• Agile values, principles, and approaches as well as Scrum framework
• Advocate of code quality, clean code, and best practice.
• Microsoft stack knowledge (C#, .NET Core, SQL, Azure)
• Experience of test-driven development (unit testing, mocking, integration testing)
• Understanding of DevOps practices (CI & CD)
• Familiarity of Cloud environments (e.g., Azure)
• Web/App experience
• Excellent communication skills

Who are Solus and what can they do for you? 

Solus is one of the largest body repair groups in the country wholly owned by Aviva, employing over 900 expert people across 25 UK locations, and have repaired over 700,000 vehicles in the last 15 years. 

• Our excellent benefits and rewards packages.
• Employer matched pension contributions up to 10% (service dependent).
• Discounts on Aviva products and services.
• Savings and benefits schemes.
• Discounts and schemes for electric vehicle purchase for all employees.
• Holding several main manufacturer approvals – Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Mini, and Volkswagen.
• Well known for prestigious award winning in the industry, customer service, apprenticeships, and IT systems fields.
• Links with Thatcham to get the best products and training here in the UK.
• We have a variety of locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.
• We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? We are inclusive – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for individuals who can grow and support our business and we expect to do the same for you.

We recognise that we can only achieve our vision with the dedication and collaboration of our specialists. This is an excellent time to join a rapidly growing business and help us to shape the future. 

What next? 

Please apply online and our recruitment team will be in contact within 7 days