The Role
As a Developer within our HR Tech team in Enderby, you'll provide the high-quality programming and analytical skills needed to power the systems that support our people. You won't just be writing code; you'll be making a tangible difference by creating and enhancing applications that streamline the employee experience at NEXT. Working closely with a collaborative team of experts, you'll translate complex business requirements into elegant technical solutions. Whether you are a seasoned pro or looking to sharpen your edge, we provide the environment and support to help you get up to speed with our specific platforms and hit the ground running.
What you'll take on
In this role, your day-to-day will be varied, fast-paced, and technically rewarding. You will:
* Build and enhance new and existing HR systems using a broad tech stack, ensuring our applications remain robust and future-proof.
* Develop, test, and implement code to high industry standards, taking ownership of the full lifecycle from initial requirements to final deployment.
* Collaborate across the business, working with fellow developers, business users, and other Systems departments to turn ideas into reality.
* Solve complex problems by providing fault-finding expertise, following technical issues through to resolution to keep our systems running smoothly.
* Maintain clear documentation for various audiences, ensuring our processes are transparent and easy to follow for the whole team.
* Support key business events by providing out-of-hours support when required, ensuring our critical HR functions never miss a beat.
What you'll bring
We are looking for a proactive problem-solver who enjoys working as part of a team but is equally comfortable using their own initiative. To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
* Proven commercial experience in web development, specifically with C#, VB.NET, WebApi, ASP.NET, and SQL Server.
* Front-end flair, with a strong grasp of MVC, jQuery, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and CSS, and an understanding of browser compatibility across mobile and desktop.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage your workload effectively and stay calm when faced with tight or changing deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills, allowing you to convey technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
* A growth mindset, with a desire to proactively improve your skills and stay ahead of emerging technology trends.
* Technical curiosity, ideally with experience in TFS or Git, and an interest in (or experience of) Agile frameworks, SSIS, or UI design.
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You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world So we've gone global
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
* Company performance based bonus
* Sharesave scheme
* On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
* 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Early VIP access to sale stock
* Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
* Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
* Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
* Free on-site parking
* Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
* Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
* Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
* Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
* Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on and leave a voicemail.