Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you’ll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we’ll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As a Senior Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with other developers, UX/UI designers and stakeholders to ensure that our products meet the highest standards. Your expertise in C#, .NET, React and Azure will be crucial in driving our technology initiatives forward.The Senior Developer is a key role within BDO IT’s Solutions Development team and reports to either a Lead Developer or the Solutions Development Senior Manager. You’ll also: Act as a hands-on full-stack developer with strong front-end development skills and a good understanding of UX. Manage third-party developers or full-time employees as required. Collaborate with the Solution Development management team to plan and schedule work, manage the pipeline and backlog, maintain best practices and high-quality coding standards, and ensure optimum productivity across the team. Build, maintain and support both enterprise and client-facing applications. Work with Business Relationship Managers, Solution Designers and the Business to turn concepts into practical solutions for relevant business challenges. Develop software using modern DevOps methodologies to increase efficiency and productivity. Scan and leverage cross-industry trends in new and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science to apply in the context of accountancy and professional services. Provide proactive maintenance on support issues to ensure excellent client service. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features. Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical insights. Lead by example in following best practices and coding standards. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge. You’ll be someone with: Proven hands-on track record of successfully building and delivering digital products (web apps and services) to market using agile methodologies. Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, React and Azure. Other development skillsets: JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Azure PaaS (Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Azure App Service, Azure Service Bus), ARM/Bicep templates, SharePoint. Demonstrable creative flair, attention to detail, tenacity and good problem-solving skills. Proven experience in full-stack development. A solid understanding of software development principles and methodologies. Experience with DevSecOps practices and secure coding. Familiarity with automated testing approaches and tools. The ability to work in an agile environment and adapt to changing requirements. Relevant certifications in software development or cloud technologies. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.
