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Software Developer

Location: Birmingham
Location Birmingham
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

We are seeking an individual with a genuine passion for web-based software development within the Technology space, who is eager to learn, grow and make a meaningful impact. Whether you bring established experience as a full-stack developer or are looking to develop your expertise further, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Software Architect and the wider Technology team to deliver against our existing roadmap.

In this role, you will be instrumental in driving the successful delivery of software projects across the business. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, project managers, business analysts and functional consultants to identify opportunities for improvement, analyse requirements and develop solutions that are innovative, scalable and aligned with our strategic objectives. Your responsibilities will span both technical and discipline-specific domains, including requirements gathering, process mapping, governance and compliance.

A hands-on approach and a willingness to engage with detail are essential. You will collaborate with key business stakeholders, end users and external partners to ensure that solutions are fit for purpose and deliver real value. Good communication skills are also important as you translate complex concepts into clear, actionable solutions for a wide range of audiences.

With opportunities to work with our many disciplines within the built environment, you will help shape the way technology is perceived and utilised across Ridge, developing a culture of best practices and support knowledge sharing across the business.

Ultimately, your work will enable Ridge to achieve its long-term aspirations by ensuring that technology solutions are governed, effective and embedded.

Required Skills:

Essential (3+ years each or equivalent):

  • PHP/Laravel 12 – Eloquent, queues, policies, Form Requests
  • Vue.js 3 – Composition API, TypeScript, reactivity
  • Inertia.js v2 – SSR-like SPA patterns
  • Tailwind CSS v4 – Utility-first, responsive design
  • MySQL 8.0 – Complex queries, optimization
  • Git – Branching, PRs, code review
  • Pest/PHPUnit – Feature and unit testing

Architecture-Specific:

  • Adept Flow/Project Notes: PWA, Service workers, IndexedDB/Dexie.js, Command pattern, Real-time sync
  • RAAC Survey System: Filament 4.0, S3 integration, Queue jobs, Multi-tenancy

Desirable:

  • Vite
  • Chart.js
  • WebSockets
  • Docker/Sail
  • shadcn-vue
  • @vueuse/core

 

What you need to do to be effective in this role:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand processes, challenges and business needs
  • Engage with decision makers, system owners and end users to implement solutions within our chosen technology stack
  • Document and analyse requirements for new projects
  • Map business processes, data flows and system architectures to support solution design
  • Conduct root cause analysis to identify issues with existing systems and recommend effective solutions
  • Ensuring initiative alignment with business and functional strategies, goals and objectives
  • Support the integration of applications and platforms across the business
  • Develop unit and feature tests and assist with user acceptance testing to ensure solutions meet requirements
  • Champion best practices and standardised ways of working to maximise system capabilities
  • Provide expert insight to drive process improvements and more efficient working methods
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation and procedural guides
  • Actively participate in training and knowledge transfer sessions for new IT solutions

 

What will you need to be successful?

  • Proven experience as a full-stack developer with a strong understanding of core business systems and processes
  • Demonstrated experience in leading and supporting IT change and implementation projects
  • Ability to conduct thorough analysis, assess current states, perform gap analysis, implement solution design and support or lead change implementation
  • Able to follow common project governance frameworks
  • Working knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies
  • Strong planning and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly language for diverse audiences
  • Natural collaborator with strong business partnering skills
  • High attention to detail, with proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to prioritise and execute tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment

 

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.

  • Quality
  • THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

From concept to execution, our work is driven by passion, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We don’t need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.

  • Ingenuity
  • AS STANDARD.

We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today, then improve on them tomorrow.

  • Partnership
  • BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.

Since 1946, strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen, challenge with care, and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.

  • Aspiration
  • THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of what’s possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future, we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes.

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual
leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community
spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental
health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical
wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible
working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

Extra
benefits

Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies
We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from agency partners at this time – any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

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