Senior Developer (LONDON)

Ideas | People | Trust

Were BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate todays changing world.

We work with the companies that are Britains economic engine ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and highgrowth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.

Well 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, youll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, well give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

Well 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.

Youll 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 BDOs partners to help businesses effectively. Youll 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 ITs Solutions Development team and reports to either a Lead Developer or the Solutions Development Senior Manager.

Youll 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.

Youll 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.

Youll be able to be yourself; well recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. Were 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, well help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

Were in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDOs core values and were proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, well support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, youll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so weve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDOs people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and well encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, youll never stop learning at BDO.

Were looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why were always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions

Weve got a clear purpose, and were confident in our future, because were adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

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