Developer

The Team & Focus of the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Developer to join our Development Team in Ashby! You’ll be working on a range of innovative projects as part of our ongoing transformation programme.

This is a pivotal role in our digital journey - you’ll help design and deliver creative solutions that improve efficiency and add real value to the business. Our project portfolio is diverse and dynamic, giving you the chance to make a tangible impact.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about development, enjoys driving process improvements, and likes being involved in projects that influence the business day-to-day.

We work with a modern tech stack, though we do have some legacy systems. We’re always looking to innovate and stay ahead of the curve ​- not just to flourish within our industry, but also to maintain compliance, which is especially important to us as a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

The opportunity is a full time, permanent role with 37.5 working hours and we operate a hybrid working environment. The hours of work would be 8.45 till 5.15pm Monday – Friday; we’d ideally love this person to be based from our Ashby de la Zouch office.

Duties will include:

• Develop and maintain innovative applications that boost efficiency, productivity, and deliver an enhanced user experience.
  
  
• Work on integration projects to connect systems and streamline processes.
  
  
• Modernise legacy applications, upgrading both our technology and the user experience.
  
  
• Collaborate with the team to design technical solutions for complex challenges.
  
  
• Find creative ways to improve existing processes through smart integrations.
  
  
• Design and implement compelling solutions to difficult problems, combining creativity with technical expertise.
  
  The successful candidate will have...​
  
  
• HTML/CSS experience
  
  
• Modern JavaScript frameworks (ideally Vue.js and Node.js)
  
  
• MongoDB for efficient, scalable data management
  
  
• PHP development experience
  
  
• Designing and developing REST APIs to connect systems and streamline workflows
  
  
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring high-quality, accurate code and functionality
  
  
• Delivery-focused mindset, able to manage tasks and projects to meet deadlines
  
  
• Problem-solving skills, turning complex challenges into technical solutions
  
  
• Collaborative approach, working effectively with team members to achieve shared goals
  
  
• Commitment to understanding user needs and creating solutions that make a real business impact​
  
  Desirable Skills:
  
  
• Elasticsearch for advanced search and analytics
  
  
• Relational databases (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL)
  
  
• AWS cloud services for scalable deployment
  
  
• CI/CD pipelines for efficient, reliable software delivery
  
  
• Unit and integration testing to ensure robust, error-free applications
  
  
• Experience with mapping and managing complex data systems
  
  
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvements and system optimisations
  
  Why Fisher German?
  
  We’ve been around for a while, but it doesn’t mean we are behind the times! Across our office network we offer a hybrid working approach to help our colleagues design their working day to suit their diaries. Some days you might be in the office enjoying a collaborative team day, and other days might see you focussing on project work at home. Wherever you choose to work, you’ll be part of a social and digitally connected workforce with the chance to get involved in a variety of activities, like sports events, pop-up bars, BBQs, CPD days, live leadership updates on Zoom, picnics in the park and lots more.
  
  What’s not to love? We work hard but we also have lots of fun! If that sounds like something you would enjoy, then please get in touch.
  
  We have a history going back as far as 1830 but have been Fisher German since 2000. We operate UK wide advising and managing a range of client portfolios with national visibility across all the 6-property market sectors; rural, commercial, development, residential, infrastructure services and sustainable energy.
  
  Bring Yourself to Work
  
  It’s simple really, we are passionate about what we do, and we want you to be driven to succeed with us. For this to happen, you need to feel supported and included which is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer