Full Stack Developer
Are you looking for a career that makes a difference? Look no further than Severn Trent Water! Our award-winning, innovative company is home to over 8,500 dedicated team members who are passionate about making a positive impact on the world. We offer a diverse range of roles and development opportunities, so there’s something for everyone here. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, we have the resources and support you need to succeed.
When people think of Severn Trent, they immediately think of water and waste – and that's only natural – it's our bread and butter after all… but you might not realise we have a thriving Developer Services business. Whether someone is building their own house on a small plot, planning a large housing estate or a commercial development, Developer Services work with you to make sure your water and wastewater plans are right for the project.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Having the customer at the heart of everything we do is the reason why this exciting new role as a Full Stack Developer has come about. As a business we’re looking to create, develop and launch a product to market which will enable easy and reliable information to be captured and used, not only by our customers but also colleague and stakeholders.
Working on a 2 year fixed term contract, you will be ensuring that there is a seamless integration of the technology from both front-end and back-end components with the aim to deliver a robust, scalable, and efficient solution which meets both our businesses requirements but also enhances the user experience.
Some of the Key accountabilities in this role are:-
- Design and develop front-end and back-end applications using technologies like JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks such as MVC/DJANGO/Flask, React or Angular.
- Develop middle-tier business logic, architecture, and APIs using languages like Java, Python, or C#.
- Perform software design and code reviews to ensure high-quality code.
- Integrate with third-party APIs and existing frameworks.
- Write unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
You’ll need to have experience of working in a Agile culture that includes joint team outcomes, empowerment, commitments, and drives collaborative process.
Having working software development experience and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced environment is a must.
Proving your experience in both front-end and back-end development and having a strong understanding of full-stack development principles will be highly desirable also.
You will be proficient in front-end and back-end technologies such as JavaScript, Java, Python, and SQL and have a familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies (including, a year off paid for any maternity and adoption leave)
- Two volunteering days per year
WHAT’S NEXT
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.