Software Developer
Are you a passionate Software Developer who wants to create technology that gives a voice to those without speech Smartbox is seeking dedicated and talented individuals join our team and make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
We take pride in being a leading company in assistive communication technology. Our innovative products, combining specialised hardware, advanced software, and engaging content, are used by individuals with diverse needs worldwide. Our products, accomplishments and aspirations are a reflection of our teams’ values: passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change.
We believe that everyone deserves a voice, and our inclusive culture reflects this belief.
How will you be making a difference
*Working on anything from UI to core functionality, fixing bugs to integrating new technologies.
*Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining desktop applications and/or REST APIs using C# and .NET Core.
*Writing clean, working, cross-platform C# code (.NET 8) and associated tests, and improving the standard of existing code as you touch it to make it more testable, reliable and maintainable.
*Implementing, monitoring and alerting, and supporting production services.
*Working closely with electronics engineers, product specialists, UX designers and other developers to design, develop and support robust solutions.
Essential Qualifications/skills/experience
*Passionate about changing lives with assistive technology.
*Exceptional recent Computer Science (or similar) graduates or those with a few more years of professional software development experience in modern C# or similar (e.g. Java, C++).
*Knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
*Excellent understanding of software design principles.
*Confident and experienced with automated testing – from unit tests to system and integration tests.
*Confident working on problems from scratch – resourceful in turning problems into simple solutions, and proactive in working with stakeholders to resolve ambiguity.
*Confident in picking up an existing codebase, refactoring and improving test coverage to deliver safe code changes.
*Versatility - enjoying turning your hand to new things, with a flexible approach to evolving business priorities.
*Willingness to develop across multiple platforms and architectures.
*Great interpersonal and communication skills.
*Strong analytical thinking, with attention to detail.
For application developers:
*Windows or iOS desktop application development.
For backend developers:
*REST API development using C# and ASP.NET.
*Experience developing, deploying and maintaining APIs in AWS/Azure - including the use of load balancers, SQL/NoSQL data stores and caches.
*Understanding of REST API principles and best practices including API versioning, authentication/authorization models and techniques, and secret management.
*Familiarity with Entity Framework or other ORM tools.
*Experience in applying OWASP secure coding practices.
*Confident in applying cloud best practices for identity and access management, hosting, deployment and monitoring.
Why join us
Join Smartbox for a fulfilling career where we prioritise inclusivity, flexibility, continuous learning, and personal development opportunities. Work with motivated colleagues in a supportive and enjoyable team environment. This is a rewarding role where you’ll make a positive impact in the lives of disabled individuals every day.
Rewards and benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a generous holiday package, we offer a range of perks including:
*Smart casual dress code for office comfort
*Free healthy snacks in our kitchens
*Hybrid working model – Two office days weekly, with the flexibility to work from home
*Paid volunteering day each year to support a cause of your choice
*Long-term service rewards with additional holidays
*Wellness benefits including online fitness trainers and gym discounts
*Access to the wellbeing app Yulife for store discounts and services
*24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and general support
*Company pension, group life assurance, and income protection
*Complimentary theatre and cinema tickets and organised social events
*Eco-friendly options like cycle schemes and electric car leasing
*Discretionary annual bonus for hard work recognition
Join Smartbox, where your dedication is rewarded with a host of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and enjoyment at work.
Our Commitments
At Smartbox, we prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our work environment. Here’s how we do it:
*Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday.
*Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier-free, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career with us.
*We believe in adding to our culture, not just fitting in. Our diverse team combines unique talents to create products that reflect the diversity of our users and customers.
We’d love to hear from you
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Agencies
Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try and recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.