As the Software Engineer, you will responsible for delivering high performing scalable technology software solutions in line with required targets and FCA Requirements.
Depending on the team, most of our roles offer flexible working.
So what would you be doing?...
• A mostly back end development role working with Microservices in a cutting edge distributed system, using web API, Event brokers in an Azure environment
• Be aware of SLA restrictions when it comes to security, performance and availability
• Working mostly in green-field projects and constantly seeking to innovate with new technologies
• Using monitoring software such as Application Insights to make sure our performance and reliability are best of class
• Writing reliable, unit testable code that conforms with SOLID principles
• Collaborating with a range of stakeholders and colleagues throughout the project development lifecycle
• Ensuring alignment with business priorities and that all software development is delivered on schedule, within budget and with highly effective code across our portfolio
• Troubleshooting and solving software issues (by self and within team)
• Following best-in-class agile methodology (2 week sprints or Kanban), throughout the software development Lifecycle to deliver consistent market leading engineering solutions
• Operating in a manner compliant with all applicable regulations, making sure relevant processes are followed and any breaches/non-compliance is highlighted immediately to manager and compliance
• Identifying and assessing any operational risk across key areas relevant to software engineering and projects assigned and pro-actively flag/escalate issues
You need to be this kind of person…
• Passionate about providing unparalleled levels of service and convenience for customers.
• Able to work and learn quickly in a fast paced, fun and dynamic environment.
• Prepared to stick at something – we get nervous if someone has jumped from job to job as we want people who are prepared to learn and grow.
• Care about doing a great job and exceeding expectations with the quality of what you do.
And... we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the courage to call out any concerns.
We always support colleagues to develop their skills. But to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to do most of these wonderful things...
• Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders.
• You have commercial experience creating C# / ASP.Net API's in a highly transactional and available environment, particularly in back end development
• You must have knowledge of SOLID principles
• You must be very comfortable with modern unit testing techniques
• You must have experience in implementing Microservices and working with WebAPIs
• You have experience in using the Microsoft Tech Stack which includes .NET Framework and .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, SQL Server and Azure
• You have experience in managing code changes through source control, i.e Git, Bitbucket etc.
• Ideally, you have experience with a message broker such as Azure Service Bus, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Event Hub etc.
• It would be good if you have some knowledge of CICD or similar life cycle tools such as Octopus Deploy, TeamCity etc.
• Experience within a regulated consumer financial services environment would be advantageous
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