Software Developer

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Software Developer - Great environment, learn something new every day

Are you a motivated individual looking for a new opportunity in software development?

CoolCare currently has a position available for a Developer to join our dynamic team.

The Company

Hello! We are CoolCare and we build care home management software. Being founded in 1999

and having built and operated care homes via our sister companies for decades, we know a thing

or two about the care industry. Now in its 4th generation, CoolCare4 is the pinnacle point in

CoolCare's journey.

What do people like about working here 

Super passionate team

Sharing the same goal of making CoolCare4 the very best

Providing our customers with a great experience

All ideas are welcome

No two days are the same

Freedom to continuously improve

Knowing that we are benefiting care homes across the country

Positive working environment and the can-do attitude

Surrounded by a motivated development team

The Position

What we are looking for

 Personal Skills

You are a creative individual and interested in exploring and continually learning new ideas.

You are not content to leave things as they are.

You want to do things the right way even if it's not the easiest.

Strong communication skills, particularly in a team environment.

Technical Skills

You know your way around Java, JavaScript and SQL Server.

You've developed software using Agile methodologies and are familiar with TDD, BDD and Pair

Programming practices to name a few.

You have used a Web Application framework such as Rails, ASP.NET MVC, Spring MVC.

Bonus points if you have

Experience in DevOps practices

Exposure to front end frameworks such as Vue.js

Experience mentoring other team members

Exposure to the Care sector

The Joel Test

Do we use source control? Yes

Can we make a build in one step? Yes

Do we make daily builds? Yes

Do we have a bug database? Yes

Do we fix bugs before writing new code? Yes

Do we have an up-to-date schedule? Yes

Do we have a spec? Yes

Do programmers have quiet working conditions? Yes

Do we use the best tools money can buy? Yes

Do we have testers? Yes

Do new candidates write code during their interview? Yes

Do we do hallway usability testing? No

Application Process

We have candidates undergo a 2 Stage interview process. First is a face to face or telephone

interview. Following that is a Pair Programming like session where you'll be writing a small application.