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Developer - Finance Technology
Next Plc
Source: Headcount Labs · original listing ↗
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Source date: 11/3/2026
About this role
Job Description We're looking for a Developer to join our Finance Technology team, based from the NEXT Head Office in Leicestershire! The Role: Join our Finance Technology team as a Software Developer and play a key role in one of the largest transformations NEXT has ever undertaken. Our team develops and supports the in-house and integrated systems that enable our finance and wider operational teams to run a FTSE 100 business smoothly and securely. In this role, you will help transition our finance function to a modern Core Accounting System, delivering software that underpins accurate reporting and strategic business decision-making. Working across both cloud-based and legacy environments, you will build software components, APIs and ETL pipelines using Azure, while modernising existing platforms to current engineering standards. Whether you are looking to take the next step in your career internally or joining NEXT from outside, you will find a collaborative, supportive environment focused on continuous learning, knowledge sharing and high engineering quality. What You’ll Take On: Software Engineering & Design: Turn user stories into clean, readable and maintainable code. Contribute to greenfield applications, enhance microservices and refactor existing systems to modern standards. Cloud Integration: Build and maintain scalable APIs, microservices and ETL data pipelines utilising Azure services. Delivery Standards: Apply Agile and Technical Delivery Life Cycle (TDLC) practices daily, embedding testing, security, compliance and clear acceptance criteria into all deliverables. Sprint Planning: Collaborate with your squad to estimate effort at the component level, supporting clear sprint planning and delivery schedules. Resilience & Testing: Write comprehensive unit test plans at the story level to ensure solutions are thoroughly verified and ready for production. Product Collaboration: Partner directly with Product Owners to clarify business needs, identify reusable components and build cost-effective solutions. Operational Support: Support change management governance and participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota, helping manage and resolve incidents smoothly. Community & Learning: Share insights across squads, adopt emerging technical practices and contribute to an inclusive engineering community. What You’ll Bring: Core Programming: Practical experience developing applications in C# and the .NET framework. Cloud & Data Pipelines: Working knowledge of Azure components, such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus and Azure Blob Storage. Architecture & APIs: Sound understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture and software design patterns. Database Design: Solid practical knowledge of relational databases, particularly MS-SQL, including schema design and querying. Front-End Development: Experience with or an interest in front-end development, especially the Blazor framework. DevOps Awareness: Familiarity with Azure DevOps, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and release management. Agile Ways of Working: Experience participating in Scrum or Kanban ceremonies and contributing constructively in team settings. Pragmatic Problem Solving: Clear communication skills, the ability to partner effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues, and a thoughtful approach to resolving complex issues. Discover how you can shape the future of our Finance Technology and build a career with space to grow - apply now. LI-NI1 LI-Hybrid You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT) Company performance based bonus Sharesave scheme On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty Early VIP access to sale stock Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops Restaurants with great food at amazing prices Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services Free on-site parking Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail. Job Info Job Identification 78003 Job Category IT Posting Date 11/03/2026 Apply Before 11/17/2026 Job Schedule Full time Locations Desford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 4AT, GB Weekly Contracted Hours 36 Annual Salary From £42,124 Contract Type Perm Team Finance Technology