Software Developer (Microsoft Stack)
On site
Stansted Mountfitchet, United Kingdom
Full Time
17-04-2025
Job Specifications
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to help us build the next generation of data analysis tools and infrastructure for our Award-Winning Accident Repair Network. Our mission is to develop the tools and technology that enable our teams to get our customers back to normal. The candidate will be reporting into our Development Team Manager, assisting with our bespoke award-winning IT system Evolve and is a fundamental role to our growth and success.
As a Software Developer, you will play a key role in developing our in-house Software, Evolve, which is hosted in cloud environment. You will collaborate closely with both our internal development team and our partner organisation’s development team. Your focus will be on improving the efficiency and capabilities of Solus by developing Microsoft stack in an Agile manner.
Develop new products and features end to end.
Build good working relationships across relevant third-party suppliers or partners to maximise business outcomes.
Work across a wide range of technologies, across web, mobile apps, API, backend, and databases which are currently hosted within Azure.
Remove delivery impediments by aligning with Product Owner and following policies and guidelines.
Live agile values, principles and approaches. Be a role model.
Provide technical guidance on Evolve’s design and ensure the system’s UI/UX meets requirements.
Seek exposure to insurers and other industries to share learning; attend key industry events and forums.
Who are Solus?
Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.
Why Join Solus?
We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague
Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.
At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need.
We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know.
Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.
About the Company
‘Normal’ means different things to different people. At Solus, we treat everybody on an individual basis and we do our best to understand and accommodate what matters to our customers. Whether it’s banishing bad memories, restoring a pride and joy or making sure we can help keep life on track, we are committed to getting our customers back to normal – whatever that might be! Know more
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