Senior Software Developer

Are you someone with strong technical capabilities that has a passion for ensuring that technology is used efficiently and effectively?  Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal stakeholders? Are you a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation in a team environment, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity 

As a Senior Software Developer on Dillon’s IT Solutions team in our London office, you will play a pivotal role in driving project success through your technical expertise, business acumen, effective communication, and leadership skills. You will focus on delivering high-quality software solutions by engaging in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment. Leveraging your expertise in Microsoft Azure and .NET technologies, you will mentor junior developers, contribute to strategic planning, and provide valuable insights to optimize business processes and inform strategic decision-making.

This position is available at our London office with the opportunity for flexible work arrangements to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

What your day will look like

• Analyzing requirements to create scalable and secure software solutions, breaking down complex problems into manageable tasks.
• Accurately estimating and executing software development tasks, writing and maintaining high quality code that follows best practices and coding standards.
• Improving overall code quality through code reviews and by sharing knowledge with the team.
• Adopting ownership of internal applications and workflows; integrating and leveraging existing data into new solutions.
• Enhancing the QA process by automating internal testing as much as possible to ensure reliability.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to team members, leading technical discussions and staying current with emerging technologies.

What will you need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience demonstrating a strong foundation in software engineering principles.

Must Have:

• 6-8 years of professional software development experience, showcasing progressive responsibility and technical proficiency, including leading complex projects or teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex technical ideas, actively listen, and understand diverse viewpoints across both technical and non-technical teams.
• Proven expertise in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using Agile methodologies, including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment of applications in both cloud (e.g., Azure) and on-premises environments.
• Expertise in .NET technologies such as .NET Core and ASP.NET MVC, with a strong command of the Microsoft technology stack.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor development teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment while providing technical guidance and support.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with .NET software testing frameworks and automation (Moq, NUnit) and developing comprehensive testing strategies for new features and applications.
• Aptitude in data analytics using tools such as Qlik, PowerBI, Excel PowerQuery, and Cognos, with a strong background in data warehouses and other data management governance and analytics solutions
• Knowledge of cloud computing services with a focus on Microsoft Azure (including services like Azure Functions, App Services, and Azure DevOps),
• In-depth understanding of system and software quality assurance practices, including experience with automated testing tools, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and adherence to industry best practices and methodologies to ensure high-quality software delivery.

If you have a passion for high-quality software development and are eager to understand the business impact of your work, know when to troubleshoot and when to take the holistic approach to problem solving, we are looking for you!

Why choose Dillon

We live our core values:

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

 In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees
• A competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan
  • Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours 
  • Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs.  We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Early Career Development (ECD) program
  • We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our people at every stage of their career. The ECD program is designed to accelerate the development of successful consulting careers of new graduates. The program focuses on a mix of skills and behaviors that align with technical, consulting, clients, business acumen, and early leadership.
• Focus on Innovation
  • The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
  • Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
• Wellness Subsidy
  • Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes  and dance classes.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.

Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. We encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!

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