An exciting role has become available to work within Achilles development teams. This role puts you at the centre of a growing technology platform enabling buyer/supplier relationships driving an ethical Supply Chain. You will be utilising cutting edge technology and working with some of the brightest people in this space.
This role is home-based. We have offices in Abingdon that employees are welcome to use.
Working as a key part of our Development Team, you will be working on developing high quality products to meet the business requirements and offer the customer the best possible experience while using Achilles systems.
It can sometimes be complex and challenging. If you like to work hard, want to show your skills as a .NET & Python Developer (amongst many other technologies), like working within an Agile framework and want to grow your skills then this is an incredible opportunity for you.
You will have a working knowledge of SCRUM, Nexus SCRUM and other Agile practices along with knowledge of Test Driven Development. You will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in .Net, C#, Python 3.8+, as well as experience with Dotnet 6, HTML, JavaScript and Unit testing.
Experience in any of the following is desirable but not essential: Neo4J and Graph Database concepts; SQL Server relational databases; Kafka, Kettle; Azure DevOps Source Control; GIT Source Control; Angular 10 or greater; Using Docker containers and infrastructure.
Responsibilities of this role include:
DELIVERY: Working as part of the Development team you will be implementing new requirements for the platform and aiming to deliver a high-quality fit for purpose application. You will support testers in any questions regarding the platform during the SDLC process. You will be responsible for ensuring all solutions comply with the UI Standards and Development standards.
PROCESS: Achilles operate a standard Nexus Scrum process in their development work, and releasable increments are aligned to Sprints of a fixed period in length. You will perform unit testing and support integrated testing with the team.
RELATIONSHIPS: You’re expected to form working relationships with key aspects of the business including:
• Product representatives during requirements definition
• Scrum Master leading the team you will work within
• Other developers and testers within the Scrum Team
• Other scrum teams during development and testing
We are looking for candidates with a focus on driving quality, great problem-solving and decision-making skills, able to manage change with versatility, and deliver high customer service. You will have a degree in computer science, design or equivalent work-based experience. Examples of own portfolio or source code are welcome.
For more than 30 years, Achilles has protected organisations’ business interests and reputations by providing unrivalled levels of supply chain transparency, carbon reduction and management. We are the ESG and carbon management partner of choice for the world’s leading global brands.
Achilles specialises in supporting customers that require truly robust environmental, social and governance reporting to fully comply with ESG regulation, meet investor requirements, and achieve their own ambitious sustainability goals. We work with market-leading financial, industrial, commercial, and governmental organisations requiring the serious, detailed analysis and expert insight necessary to deliver exceptional reporting confidence.
Operating from 17 locations worldwide, Achilles is at the forefront of the battle against climate change, a champion for social justice and human rights, and an expert in health, safety, and risk management.