Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The company’s technology independence, global talent and extensive partner alliance combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions. DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally.

Applies specialized knowledge to conceptualize, design, develop, unit-test, configure, and implement portions of new or enhanced (upgrades or conversions) business and technical software solutions through application of appropriate standard software development life cycle methodologies and processes. Interacts with the Client and project roles (e.g., Project Manager, Business Analyst, Data Engineer) as required, to gain an understanding of the business environment, technical context, and organizational strategic direction. Defines scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned components. Understands and uses appropriate tools to analyze, identify, and resolve business and or technical problems. Applies metrics to monitor performance and measure key project parameters. Prepares system documentation. Conforms to security and quality standards. Stays current on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.

Location:Aldershot

Candidate must beUK Nationaldue to the security recuirements given by the account

Role Summary

Participates as a member of development team. Completes development to implement complex components. Contributes to design activities. Develops independently; participates in code reviews. May lead and provide mentoring and guidance to less senior developers. Designs, prepares, and executes unit tests. Independently implements design solutions created by senior developers and Design Authorities.

Required Skills, Experience and Knowledge

C/C++ development experience (minimum of 2 years) Basic understanding of relational databases Experience of the full development life cycle, i.e. design, code, unit testing, integration testing, system testing Understanding of automated testing and available tools, preferably some experience and a working knowledge Experience of creating/writing manual test scripts Experience in use of Source Control management tools e.g. ClearQuest Willingness to mentor junior members and trainees. Ability to work in a process driven environment (evidence of working on defence projects beneficial) Flexibility – willing to work in all areas, e.g. design, code, testing areas as required. Project is already well established, and majority of work will be updating existing code, design, and test collateral. Good experience of working in a team environment – developers work in agile teams of 5 to 6 developers with a scrum master. Communication between team members is extremely important. Good verbal and written communication skills – will be required to produce design documents and test scripts.

Nice to have

Python Jenkins Java Postgres Agile methodology – developers work in small agile teams. Experience of retrospectives, or scrum master roles would be beneficial. ALM – as used for testing. ClearQuest/ClearCase/Git Red Hat Linux Operating System

Investment In Training and Development

We offer a comprehensive range of training and career development opportunities, a structured induction programme, tailored job training as well as mentoring and support for relevant sponsored professional qualifications. We’re developing an environment where people can grow and harness their careers and skills to be the best that they can be to focus on the long term.

Our Culture

Here at DXC we support with care and compassion, and we are constantly evolving our initiatives around equality, diversity, and inclusion to ensure that everyone feels equally involved and supported in the workplace no matter of who they are or what they do. We are proud of the culture we are creating to ensure that our commitment is ongoing and have a diverse mix of employees working within an inclusive environment and culture to create a high performing workforce led by talented leaders. We aspire to be recognised for our innovative and modern thinking approach.

Employee Benefits

As part of our competitive remuneration package, flexible benefits are available. There is an option to “flex up and down” on specific benefits, for example buy or sell annual leave, Private Medical Benefit, Dental and Travel Insurance. You will also have access to ‘Perks at Work’, a discount store to purchase gift cards at reduced rates and get discounts on holidays, restaurants, activities, groceries and more.