Software Developer - Heron Foods : Job Details

Discover Your Next Opportunity: Software Developer at Heron Foods

Location: Remote / Hybrid (with occasional visits to Melton, East Yorkshire)Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum 

Why Heron Foods?Heron Foods is one of the UK’s fastest-growing food retailers. With over 340 stores and plans to open 20 additional stores in 2025, we’re expanding rapidly. As part of the B&M retail group, we’re committed to delivering high-quality products at low prices while fostering a culture of innovation and success.

To continue our growth, we need talented individuals to join our journey. As a Software Developer, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact by designing and developing innovative software solutions that support our retail operations.

The Role: We are seeking an experienced Software Developer to join our team. This role is ideal for professionals who are innovative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn new technologies.

Reporting to the Software Development Manager, you’ll work in a collaborative and friendly environment, using agile development practices and modern technologies to design and develop software for deployment in a microservice environment within our in-house data centres.

This is a full-time role that is primarily home-based, with occasional visits to our head office in Melton, East Yorkshire. All necessary equipment and software will be provided.

What You’ll Need:

• At least three years of experience with C# and .NET (versions 6 or later).
• At least three years of experience with SQL Server, including schema creation and data operations.
• Familiarity with working in an agile environment and techniques such as Test-Driven Design.
• Knowledge of WPF, Blazor, RabbitMQ, and microservice patterns is beneficial but not essential.

What We Offer: At Heron Foods, we value and support our team with a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum.
• Generous Leave: 30 days of holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays, (increasing with long service) and the option to purchase additional days.
• Staff Discounts: 10% off in both Heron Foods and B&M stores.
• Wellbeing Support: Free, confidential assistance for personal and financial concerns, plus 24/7 GP access for you and your family.
• Professional Development: A full Pluralsight subscription and opportunities for further training.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to BenefitHub for deals on everyday purchases, dining, family days out, and financial services.

Fast-Paced and Rewarding: This is an exciting time to join Heron Foods. As part of our Software Development Team, you’ll be creating solutions that directly impact our operations and support our continued growth. Your role will be dynamic and rewarding, with opportunities to innovate and develop your skills further.

Apply Today: Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers. Apply today and start your journey with Heron Foods!

At Heron Foods, diversity is at the heart of our values, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.