This role is an exciting opportunity to join our team of developers who improve and maintain both our simulation product, Simul8, and our online applications.
You'll work closely with our wide range of customers to improve their everyday usage of our products and developing solutions that make real impact.
"Being part of the Product Development team at Simul8 gives you the opportunity to contribute to every stage of the product development cycle.
There's always something new and exciting in the works, and the team are consciously working to improve our users' experience, every way they can." Meredith Gallop, Product Developer Who are we?
What do we do?
Being a B2B company, you might not have heard of us before.
But if you think of any brand in the world, they probably use our software.
We've helped the likes of Nike, Ford, Apple, the NHS and so many other organizations to transform the way they make decisions.
It's not just about helping corporates increase their profit though.
Every day, our users make a real difference.
During the pandemic they have planned emergency overflow hospitals, launched effective drive through testing facilities and supported the vaccine roll out.
There has never been a more critical time to help our users to make agile, informed decisions.
What will your first few months with us look like?
Your initial assignments will be centered around our code base and how our users implement solutions with Simul8.
We will achieve this through a series of code projects and training modules.
You will be hands-on with the code base immediately with a goal of delivering your first improvements by the end of your onboarding period.
Your role and responsibilities • Diagnose problems reported by our users and customer experience team.
• Develop and improve existing software features.
• Use agile methodologies to plan and manage y our workload.
Does this sound like you?
• Minimum 1-year hands-on experience in a software development role.
• A tenacious self-starter who is full of initiative and ideas to drive the development of our product forward.
• A skilled problem solver and critical thinker who thrives on turning obstacles into opportunities.
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment and collaboration with others.
• An exceptional communicator who will be comfortable engaging with customers.
What we offer We are a vibrant and innovative company with interaction between all parts of the business allowing our employees to grow their skills and gain exposure to all aspects of a company.
There is scope for rapid personal development and progression, with the enviable potential of making a genuine impact on the company's future success.
We look to our people to form and deliver on our strategy, and you will have a great opportunity to take an active role in setting and working on our company goals and deliverables.
At Simul8 we love what we do and we're serious about simulation – but we don't take ourselves too seriously!
We have nurtured a genuine collaborative team and like to balance our hard work with time to unplug, have fun and make time for ourselves.
We do everything we can to make work a pleasure, such as providing a budget for your home office set up, a city centre hub for collaborating, regular social events and opportunities to develop your career and learn new skills.
Other benefits include • Competitive salary and bonus/commission schemes.
• Real flexible working policy, providing an autonomous work environment and work/life balance that suits individual needs.
• Generous pension scheme and life insurance.
• 31 days holiday a year – increasing over time with the option to buy more.
• Work up to 60 days abroad in one year.
• Tax-free work from home allowance including funds to set up your home office to your liking.
• Health & wellbeing initiatives such as Wednesday yoga.
• Social Team that plan monthly activities for the whole company, from dinner and drinks to games nights.
• We encourage your learning.
Buy a book, attend a conference, join a professional membership body.
Whatever helps you learn the way you like.
• One to one executive coaching to support you in developing your leadership skills.