Group Developer

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Developer to join our dynamic and friendly team at Pivotal to facilitate the continual growth and expansion of the business. We are therefore looking to recruit people to join us at this exciting time for Pivotal.

 

Our company is searching for a motivated and experienced Developer to join our dynamic IT Team. Your goal will be to build efficient programs and systems that serve both internal and customer user needs. This role would suit those who are new to a commercial environment although have spent sufficient time learning their skill and building their knowledge.

 

Pivotal has a highly skilled and competent team offering a wide range of competitive cash management services and security systems to a vast array of industries within the UK and Ireland. Our cash division specialises in CVIT, Coin Services, ATM Services, Cash Management and Foreign Exchange. We have invested in the highest accreditations and memberships to ensure we operate at optimum level in every service area we offer. Our vision is to provide the highest standards of service delivering value, quality and innovation to all customers. Our vision is underpinned by our corporate values:

 

• Integrity – to always be trusted
• Expertise – to provide leading solutions
• Customer Focus – to work in partnership with our customers
• Innovation – to provide innovative tailored solutions
• Best Service – to provide the highest levels of service to all customers
• Respect – to fully respect staff, customers and all stakeholders

 

For the successful candidate we offer the following:

 

Rate of pay

The current rate of pay is between £30,000 and £35,000 dependent on experience in addition to a generous training package, you will be contracted to work 40 hours per week, 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. You will be paid monthly by credit transfer to your nominated bank account.

 

Pension Scheme

After 3-months service with the company you will be automatically enrolled in the company pension (NEST), if eligible.

 

Holiday Entitlement

You will be entitled 20 days holiday plus 8 statutory days per year (entitlement is pro-rata for part time employees).

 

Benefits

• Company health plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pivotal Privileges
• Hybrid working

 

Promotional Opportunities

Pivotal is expanding and growing, good career prospects.

 

Job Description

We are seeking a capable and knowledgeable individual to lead in developing the software that supports the overall Pivotal customer proposition across our product suite. This exciting Developer role will build and implement functional programs. A critical part of our team with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills as Pivotal accelerate our company wide strategic plan.

 

Responsibilities:

• Experience as a software developer in a commercial environment.
• In-depth understanding, ability to interpret and code (as required) in one of more object-oriented programming languages
• Experience with REST web service development.
• Strong experience with highly secure and scalable web development.

 

• Experience with database design and development. Able to create and interpret Entity Relationship Diagram.
• Strong experience with MySQL and able to write and optimise complex SQL queries.
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Access and VB Script programming
• Cloud platform experience (Azure/AWS etc.)
• Able to understand business requirements and transform technical specifications.
• Experience in developing applications that can process high volumes of information without performance degradation (ensuring data security)
• In-depth experience and understanding of systems, as well as systems analysis and design experience of a formal software development life-cycle
• Graduated from Software Engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with Accounting Principles

 

Personal Criteria

• Experience in building new applications from conception based on specification and business requirements.
• Structured, project driven, and strong organisational skills with ability to set accurate delivery expectations.
• Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with external stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.
• Ability to show creativity and assertiveness when faced with challenging situations.
• An understanding of the key components of AWS, translating commercial propositions into functional capability.
• Driven, self-motivated and be able to build strong and productive inter-company relationships.
• A self-starter with strong organisational and administrative skills, contributing to overall company performance.
• Keep abreast of technology/software enhancements and how they would apply and would be used within.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise and analyse significant amounts of data.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Approachable, with good interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise work
• Being able to work autonomously and as a self starter and being able to bring experience and value add to our business through their own innovation and being able to bring smart technology to rethink how we do things
• Work accurately within strict guidelines and follow company procedures
• Ability to keep calm in challenging situations

 

Security Checks

Successful candidates will be required to undertake several security checks prior to employment commencing which include:

 

• Up to a 5-year employment history (less for recent school leavers)
• Financial credit check

 

 

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.