Zaizi Ltd
Zaizi is looking for a Senior Software Developer with solid technology skills, but who is also passionate about improving outcomes and the user experience. You'll be reliable in your own deliverables but also curious about and offer innovative ideas to others in a mutli-disciplinary team. Our work culture is inclusive, modern, friendly, and democratic. We look for bright, positive-thinking individuals with a can-do attitude. Our people enjoy challenging themselves to be the best at what they do - if that sounds like you, you'll fit right in! Essential skills: Ways of working Developing digital solutions delivered to the GDS standard Demonstrable experience working on Agile environments Demonstrable experience working on product development environments based on observation, experimentation and user research Demonstrable experience working in multi-disciplinary/DevOps teams which include product owner/manager, UX designers, UX researchers, Developers, Platform engineers, etc Demonstrable experience working on continuous improvement environments doing multiple releases every week Coding and testing: Demonstrable experience designing, coding and debugging Golang based systems Good skills in web front end technologies such as HTML, CSS, Bootstrap Golang Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes Atlassian Build tools: Maven, Gradle, Ant Familiar with source control systems, such as GIT, including branching, merging, etc. Testing: TDD, unit testing, JUnit, Mockito, Cypress Good knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL including data modelling, SQL scripts, store procedures Shift to the left: Functional test automation (API testing, UI testing cucumber, nightwatch ) Nice to have skills: AWS Knowledge of Open Source BPMN workflow engines (Camunda, Activiti or Flowable) Experience on a front-end javascript framework such as react, angular or vue.js RedHat OpenShift for container orchestration Knowledge of NCSC's 14 cloud security principles. SC Clearance: Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview process - just ask! Interview Process: 1st stage: Initial phone screening done by a member of the recruitment team 2nd stage: Technical interview, this stage evaluates your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, especially if you're applying for a technical role. Final Stage: 10-15 min presentation and a panel interview where multiple people from different departments ask you questions. Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 Compensation Competitive Pay: Salaries reviewed annually to ensure they reflect your performance and market value. Loyalty Pension: We invest in your future. Starting at a 5% employer contribution, we increase this by 0.5% every year after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 8%. Protection: Comprehensive Group Life Assurance for peace of mind. Purpose & Culture Real Impact: Work on mission-critical projects that secure and improve the UK's digital infrastructure. Autonomy: A culture that empowers you to make decisions, prototype rapidly, and iterate towards success. Service & Community: We support those who serve. 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service. Work / Life Balance Time Off: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle. Giving back: 2 paid volunteering days per year. Development & Growth Master Your Craft: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS, GCP, Agile, etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave. Expand Your Horizons: An additional £500 annual "Personal Choice" fund to learn whatever inspires you-work-related or not. Support: Access to 1-2-1 professional coaching and team training to accelerate your career. Health & Balance Premium Health: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch, gym discounts, and rewards). Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup. Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable, healthy working practices. For further information contact: Nat Hinds: Head of Talent Kayla Kirby: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Zaizi is looking for a Senior Software Developer with solid technology skills, but who is also passionate about improving outcomes and the user experience. You'll be reliable in your own deliverables but also curious about and offer innovative ideas to others in a mutli-disciplinary team. Our work culture is inclusive, modern, friendly, and democratic. We look for bright, positive-thinking individuals with a can-do attitude. Our people enjoy challenging themselves to be the best at what they do - if that sounds like you, you'll fit right in! Essential skills: Ways of working Developing digital solutions delivered to the GDS standard Demonstrable experience working on Agile environments Demonstrable experience working on product development environments based on observation, experimentation and user research Demonstrable experience working in multi-disciplinary/DevOps teams which include product owner/manager, UX designers, UX researchers, Developers, Platform engineers, etc Demonstrable experience working on continuous improvement environments doing multiple releases every week Coding and testing: Demonstrable experience designing, coding and debugging Golang based systems Good skills in web front end technologies such as HTML, CSS, Bootstrap Golang Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes Atlassian Build tools: Maven, Gradle, Ant Familiar with source control systems, such as GIT, including branching, merging, etc. Testing: TDD, unit testing, JUnit, Mockito, Cypress Good knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL including data modelling, SQL scripts, store procedures Shift to the left: Functional test automation (API testing, UI testing cucumber, nightwatch ) Nice to have skills: AWS Knowledge of Open Source BPMN workflow engines (Camunda, Activiti or Flowable) Experience on a front-end javascript framework such as react, angular or vue.js RedHat OpenShift for container orchestration Knowledge of NCSC's 14 cloud security principles. SC Clearance: Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview process - just ask! Interview Process: 1st stage: Initial phone screening done by a member of the recruitment team 2nd stage: Technical interview, this stage evaluates your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, especially if you're applying for a technical role. Final Stage: 10-15 min presentation and a panel interview where multiple people from different departments ask you questions. Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 Compensation Competitive Pay: Salaries reviewed annually to ensure they reflect your performance and market value. Loyalty Pension: We invest in your future. Starting at a 5% employer contribution, we increase this by 0.5% every year after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 8%. Protection: Comprehensive Group Life Assurance for peace of mind. Purpose & Culture Real Impact: Work on mission-critical projects that secure and improve the UK's digital infrastructure. Autonomy: A culture that empowers you to make decisions, prototype rapidly, and iterate towards success. Service & Community: We support those who serve. 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service. Work / Life Balance Time Off: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle. Giving back: 2 paid volunteering days per year. Development & Growth Master Your Craft: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS, GCP, Agile, etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave. Expand Your Horizons: An additional £500 annual "Personal Choice" fund to learn whatever inspires you-work-related or not. Support: Access to 1-2-1 professional coaching and team training to accelerate your career. Health & Balance Premium Health: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch, gym discounts, and rewards). Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup. Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable, healthy working practices. For further information contact: Nat Hinds: Head of Talent Kayla Kirby: Talent Acquisition Specialist
