IT Developer

About Funky Pigeon

Funky Pigeon is an online personalised greeting card and gifting business which has been operating in the UK for the past twelve years. It is a ‘cards first’ business with an impressive range of both non personalised and personalised gifts.

Funky Pigeon has good levels of unprompted brand awareness driven by the distinctive name and the jingle resulting in high visitor volumes and e-commerce transactions. Towards the end of 2024, the brand was refreshed and relaunched, as a challenger that inspires and rewards, this has provided a solid platform for future growth.

The business has an embedded entrepreneurial spirit combined with an enthusiastic, creative and committed team. If you are future looking,  passionate about contemporary technology and a team player, this is probably the right environment for you. You’ll have ownership, autonomy, and a fun time within a high-performance team.

Job Summary:

As a Software Developer at Funky Pigeon, your role is to create high-quality software that enhances the digital experience for customers across the company’s website and mobile apps. Working within a cross-functional Agile team, you will collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver user-centric solutions informed by data, feedback, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and implement software that meets internal and external customer needs.
• Ensure code quality through test-driven development (TDD).
• Continuously learn and adopt new technologies.
• Work closely with the wider tech team using a customer-first mindset.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proficient in C#, JavaScript, .NET, and familiar with SQL and DynamoDB.
• Experienced with CI/CD, AWS, SaaS platforms, Agile methodologies, and secure coding.
• Understanding of AI and machine learning in software development.

Work Approach & Values:

• Customer Focus: Understand customer needs and market trends.
• Drive for Results: Set clear goals, deliver outcomes, and celebrate achievements.
• Value People: Promote inclusion, purposeful communication, and personal development.
• Accountability: Empower teammates, collaborate effectively, and take ownership of results.