Introduction

An established organisation is seeking a Senior Application Developer to join its team in Kempton Park. This role joins a technology team focused on reliable delivery and continuous improvement. The position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful systems, applications, infrastructure, or digital services depending on the portfolio and team structure.

The role is positioned within a structured environment where delivery quality, stakeholder communication, and practical problem-solving are valued. The successful candidate will be expected to work with appropriate urgency, maintain quality standards, and support a collaborative delivery culture while contributing to business-facing outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

The position requires a balance of technical execution, documentation discipline, and effective collaboration across teams.

Develop, enhance, and maintain application features, integrations, or internal systems based on approved requirements.
Support testing, defect resolution, release readiness, and production issue analysis.
Contribute to performance optimisation, technical debt reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work with analysts, product stakeholders, QA, and support teams to ensure fit-for-purpose delivery.
Translate functional needs into structured technical solutions and participate in design discussions where required.
Maintain technical documentation, release notes, and relevant implementation records.
Participate in sprint ceremonies, estimation sessions, or project planning activities as applicable.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code aligned to development standards and review practices.

This role will also require disciplined communication, documentation accuracy, and a practical approach to balancing delivery quality with operational timelines.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Candidates should be comfortable working with business requirements, technical standards, and practical delivery expectations.

Relevant diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Development, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience with one or more modern programming languages, frameworks, APIs, databases, or web technologies relevant to the role.
Exposure to source control, testing practices, release processes, and collaborative development workflows.
Good working knowledge of documentation standards, structured problem-solving, and stakeholder communication.
Typically suited to candidates with around 5–8 years relevant experience and confidence handling complex responsibilities, mentorship, or technical guidance.