Developer

We Are Car Benefit Solutions

Car Benefit Solutions is the leading provider of Employee Car Ownership Schemes in the UK, delivering complete solutions that span consultancy and scheme design through to implementation and fleet management. We have a strong client base in Automotive and Corporate sectors, working in partnership with 25 manufacturer brands to deliver schemes to more than 300 businesses and 2000 franchise dealerships. We are a 3 star outstanding best companies to work for and one of the top 75 employers in the North West. As well as Silver Investors in People Status, we have also won local Made in Bury Business Awards.

The Role

The role is within the Tier 2 function of our development support team.

The primary responsibilities will involve working with the Tier 1 support team and will subsequently analyse issues, identify and develop solutions, as well as, document and review code that forms the majority of the CBS bespoke systems both internally and client facing.

There is also the opportunity to work on small projects that form part of our regular deployment process.

The Challenge Ahead

Responsible for multiple aspects of the business including Pricing, IT & Development, Commercial Operations, Financial Transactions, Management Accounting and Reporting.

The development team are responsible for the CBS Bespoke Internal Application & Client Websites integrated with third party products where applicable.

The team goals are to be the leaders of change within the business, embedding wherever possible the systems and processes within our client’s workflow further enhancing the interaction with CBS.

The Responsibilities

Liaise with both the Tier 1 support team and the end user (where appropriate/required) to ensure timely and effective resolutions to support tickets, questions and issues.

Liaise and work alongside the DB, BI and project development teams to ensure any solutions are implemented effectively and with minimal risk and impact.

Monitor and manage our Tier 2 support board, evaluate, assess and prioritise tickets and provide answers or resolutions and bug fixes where required.

Review current systems to gain not only a technical understanding but also how this system is used and integrated within the business.

Continually update your technical knowledge and skills by reading manuals, using video tutorials and hands-on training.

Document software and systems functionality.

Understand the CBS database infrastructure.

Have a good knowledge of the CBS network and server infrastructure as well as deploy software components to the various servers and environments.

Present ideas for system improvements and challenge existing technologies and methodologies where appropriate and identify any potential cost or time saving.

Work closely with our Business Analysts to understand and analyse user requirements and identify any potential issues, impacts, risks etc.

Produce technical specifications where appropriate.

Write well designed, efficient code using the CBS coding standards.

Work within and contribute effectively to the Agile framework/methodology implemented and used by CBS.

Support and resolve issues/defects for both the bespoke internal windows application and client facing websites.

Integrate distinct software components into a fully functional software system.

Comply with project plans, business goals and industry standards.

The Person Profile

Degree in relevant subject matter

Previous commercial experience

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

Essential

In depth knowledge of C#

Working knowledge of web services

In depth experience of Linq queries

.NET Framework

SQL knowledge

ORMs

Ability to work in line with CBS Core Values of pride, integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and enjoyment

Customer Centricity

In depth knowledge of C#

Working knowledge of web services

Desirable

Experience of Windows Forms/WPF/XAML

Experience of ASP.Net/ASP.Net Core

MVVM/MVC Frameworks

Ability to talk to customers with diverse levels of technical knowledge

Git or other source control systems

HTML, CSS, SASS, LESS, JavaScript, TypeScript, JQuery

Angular/AngularJS & Bootstrap

Task Runners (i.e. Gulp)

Agile/Scrum

The Role

Contact

Full Time

Team Name

Development Team

Hours

35 hours per week

Location

Head Office, Bury (currently working from home due to COVID-19)

Closing Date

17/03/2021

Why Work for CBS?

25 days’ holiday plus buy/sell policy of up to 5 days

BUPA – Private medical insurance

Sponsored car schemes

5% pension contribution

Medicash (Subsidised dental, optical and alternative therapies

Death in service insurance

The Office

The Barracks Site – Modernised ex Fusiliers Museum

Friendly working environment

Annual Summer & Christmas Parties

Social Committee

Accessible by Metrolink

Free secure parking

On-site Café