Job Introduction
Handelsbanken offers a truly different kind of banking. Our decentralised way of working, combined with a strong branch network, allows us to deliver genuine local decision-making and highly personalised service. Every branch operates as its own local business, empowered to support customers in a way that’s tailored, responsive, and built for the long term. Our focus is always on what’s right for the individual customer.
We are already well under way with our transformation to modernise our systems and infrastructure, driving significant improvements by creating a better, more seamless experience for our customers and colleagues. As we evolve our digital capabilities, your expertise, adaptability and dedication will play a vital role in shaping the future of banking and delivering meaningful impact for the customers we serve.
At the heart of Handelsbanken is a strong values based culture shaped by trust, respect, and long-term thinking. We believe people do their best work when they are empowered, supported, and valued as individuals. That’s why we foster an environment where expertise is trusted, decisions are made with confidence, and careers are built to last. We look for people who share our long-term vision and want to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact with the Bank.
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The developer will support in-house developed .NET web and windows applications and a series of utilities enhancing third part application functionality. The 50/50 mix of issue-resolution and change/project work will involve working closely with the infrastructure team and the business in the analysis, requirements definition, design and implementation of solutions in an iterative development environment. Though the position will focus on Microsoft technologies the successful applicant may occasionally be asked to assist progression of other development requirements.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the division’s Microsoft Web and Windows applications which are spread across two domains, tasks including:
Main Responsibilities
The design, build and modification of business-tier components, web applications, and database objects using C# / .NET Core / Web API / ASP.NET tech stack.
Support and troubleshooting of DEV, UAT and PROD environment development solutions, working closely with business teams and infrastructure in the timely resolution of critical issues.
Analysis, estimation, design and execution of system changes, including changes of significant scale, work spanning the full breadth of the development cycle from first concept to BAU.
Implementation of all aspects of a development solution including those relating to security, scalability, logging, monitoring, conformance to standards, quality (testing), management and future-proofing.
Close liaison with other IT teams, vendors and the business during the development lifecycle, liaison including initial analysis and estimation, solution advocacy, training, mentoring, and test-cycle input.
There is a strong desire to migrate some of the key ‘on-prem’ systems to Azure and hence the role presents an opportunity to work on this transition. Experience working on Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure/PAAS will be beneficial.
Ideal Candidate
Research (by Harvard University) shows that women are particularly likely to second guess themselves and not apply - so if you are worried you don't meet all the criteria, get in touch anyhow and let us do the worrying…
- Significant development experience using C# .NET
- Familiarity with the ASP.NET framework, SQL Server and design/architectural patterns (e.g. Model-View-Controller (MVC) and architecture styles/APIs
- Relevant technical certifications (preferable)
- Relevant University qualifications (preferable)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills
- Excellent team-working skills (IT and the business)
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to perform in a ‘small division’ environment
- A ‘can do’ and ‘get it done’ attitude
- Appreciation of / conformance to good development practices
Benefits at Handelsbanken - UK
We want everyone at Handelsbanken to feel supported, motivated, and able to do great work. That’s why, alongside brilliant colleagues, meaningful work and training and development opportunities, we provide a variety of benefits designed with your wellbeing in mind.
Application next steps
Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken Talent Acquisition Partner will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.
At Handelsbanken, we are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive hiring process. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate, please let us know in advance, and we will be happy to support you – just let us know by email uk_talent@careers.handelsbanken.co.uk.
This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.
The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
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