Software Engineering Analyst

Job Description

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A fantastic opportunity has been made available to join the bank as an Experienced Mainframe/Oracle Developer within Payments IT.


This is a very exciting time for the Payments IT Team as we transform how we operate within the Bank as part of the Payments Centre of Excellence.

Payments IT is responsible for deliveries covering all payments methods both domestic and international. We service all of our internal and external customer's Payments needs in a secure, reliable and innovative manner.

Innovation and successful systems delivery are the key to our success as we take our business to new heights. Our exceptional people are constantly
challenging traditional ways of thinking and looking for new ways to help our customers. We are driving radical transformation
across our systems, and use a wide variety of tools and technologies, everything from Mainframe to Blockchain.
We are a motivated team with big goals, so we seek individuals who are truly passionate about their work and possess the enthusiasm to make things
happen.


So, if you share our passion for technology and are up for the challenge, come join us and deliver! We are looking for awesome forward thinkers to join our team.

The difference you'll make:

  • Providing development and production support skills for enhancements, bug fixing, transformation, obsolescence and vulnerability

  • remediation within Payments

  • Delivering technical analysis and code to ensure smooth running across the teams

  • Analysing and reporting accurately, paying close attention to detail

  • Taking personal responsibility for clear and accurate reporting

  • Managing your workload proactively, to ensure the correct focus on priorities aligned to the bank

What you'll bring:

  • Payments systems knowledge

  • Development Skill to include Analysis as well as Production support

  • Change Management responsibilities to ensure smooth deployments

  • Ability to clearly document as-is, to-be and changes to processes

  • Strong technical understanding/abilities

  • Very strong communication skills and ability to clearly identify

It would also be nice for you to have:

  • Payments systems knowledge/ Financial Experience
  • Experience with Microfocus Cobolt, Linux, Gravity
  • Change Management responsibilities to ensure smooth deployments
  • Experience with oracle development

What else you need to know:

We want our people to thrive at work and home, and we recognise that many people benefit from flexible arrangements. To enable us to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop we understand the importance of having the right balance of spending time together in an office while maintaining flexibility.

By working this way we can continue to create moments that matter for everyone. To support this, we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and we're happy to discuss specific requirements throughout the recruitment process.

This role is based in Milton Keynes and our current expectation is at least 2 days in an office every week.

If you're interested in this role but with part time hours or a job-share we would still love to hear from you and discuss these.

Application process

If your application is successful a member of our recruitment team will be in touch. We will arrange a short call with you to learn more about you and what you are looking for from your next career move, as well as answer any questions you have about working in the Santander tech team. If both sides agree we will send your CV to the hiring manager to review. For this position, the interview process will be :-

1st Stage - Technical Interview - this will a 30min technical interview with one of the team

2nd Stage - A one-hour Technical interview where we will ask both technical and competency-based questions. This can be done virtually or face to face
depending on your situation.

If there's anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, please let us know.

Inclusion

At Santander we're creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

How we'll reward you.

As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

  • £500 annual cash allowance to spend on our great range of benefits. *Include salary where authorised

  • Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus

  • We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don't contribute yourself. We'll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer

  • 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year

  • Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates. Including: Bupa medical insurance, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments

  • Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover

  • 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more

  • Share in Santander's success by investing in our share plans

  • Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships

What to do next:-

If this sounds like a role you're interested in, then please apply.

If there's anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it's a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we're available through telephone, email, or face to face. You can contact us at resourcing@santander.co.uk or call 0870 414 9080.