Software Engineer - 12m FTC

We're not just your average health company; we're aiming to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK by offering innovative health and wellbeing solutions that are affordable, accessible, and effective. From preventive care to comprehensive medical support, we aim to empower individuals to take charge of their health, inspiring them to make the most of their wellbeing. Added to that we're the first health insurer in the UK to be awarded B-Corp status in recognition of our significant achievements in sustainability, in addition to our ambitious environmental and social responsibility goals.

As a Software Engineer, you'll work with other Software Engineers, Product Managers, Solution Analysts and end users to problem solve and build software solutions based on product priorities for Simplyhealth that meets user needs.

Key responsibilities

• Attending and contributing to daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint demos and sprint retrospectives.
• Providing accurate estimates for user stories and backlog items.
• Translating user stories and backlog items into logical units of work .
• Evaluating technical feasibility .
• Translating requirements and acceptance criteria into technical solutions.
• Producing well structured, efficient, and reliable code within the agreed timescales, using the technologies selected for the solution.
• Ensuring that code is well tested using TDD where appropriate.
• Providing prompt fixes to defects identified, ensuring that these fixes are well tested before they are released.
• Managing code using the code management tool of choice, ensuring that changes are checked out/in in a timely manner and maintaining an awareness of any potential impact on other Software Engineers in the team.
• Contributing to the overall quality of code delivered by the Engineering Team by performing code reviews for other Software Engineers.
• Maintaining an interest in the latest development tools and technologies and being prepared to use these in a fast-paced environment.
• Applying development best practices and adhering to IT policies and standards.
• Actively participating in the Development community, sharing skills and knowledge and bringing in best practice.