About us

Go the distance

Your future, not just your career

• Work with amazing people

  A common misconception of development is that we work in isolation and are solely focused on writing code. In reality, we are highly collaborative professionals who work very closely with our partners to understand requirements and ensure the final product meets user needs. Working hard to be able to remain proud of everything we produce and what The Distance stands for.

• Be part of a refreshing culture who work hard and have fun

  Whether working closely with our teams on challenging projects, celebrating great work or partying together until the sun comes up, we all enjoy each other's company. There's usually a lot going on in our office from chocolate making classes, mini golf trips to delicious BBQs.

  We expect our people to question things and challenge lessons learnt, and we believe it’s this spirit that keeps employees interested, motivated and engaged. A high proportion of our people are here for the long term, and even when others have left for pastures new, a good number have found their way back to us.

• Drive your own development

  We're a growing company, and our employees need to grow with us. While the responsibility is on our employees to take the initiative with their learning and development, we will give you the tools and opportunities to nurture your talent and fulfil your potential. Whether this is through our role specific skills matrix development plans, or the chance to gain further professional qualifications. As a constantly growing and changing company, we want to give every one of our employees the opportunity to grow and change with us no matter what stage of their career they're at, whether that’s in their current role, taking the next step up or moving across the organisation to try something new.

• Enjoy a balanced life, inside and outside of work

  We understand that our employees have hobbies and commitments outside of work. Whether it's attending a school play, managing a lengthy commute, or taking care of personal appointments, we believe in giving our team the freedom to manage their own time. Our flexible working policy is designed to accommodate personal needs and ensure that work and life can harmoniously coexist.

• Work in one of the most historic cities in the UK

  If you chose to work in the office in a hybrid role, working in York is a fantastic experience for many reasons. This historic city seamlessly blends rich heritage with a vibrant, modern atmosphere. The city is well-connected, with excellent transport links to major cities like London and Edinburgh, making it easy to travel for work or leisure. York’s charming streets are filled with independent cafes, restaurants, and shops, offering plenty of options for socialising and unwinding after work. The cities stunning architecture, beautiful green spaces, and welcoming community, makes York an ideal place to live and work

• Work for a business that cares about people

  Our team are all people and are treated as exactly that: people. Our newest recruits are often plesently surprised at how approachable our senior leaders are and the genuinely friendly, caring nature of our team. We extend the same warmth to our partners, consistently exceeding expectations with our collaborative and supportive approach. If you need a last-minute day off after a rough night with a sick child, we’ll do everything we can to ensure you get the rest you need.

• Work in a role that you can seize opportunities in

  As a business, The Distance empower our staff to be able to make their role their own; run with ideas and spot opportunities for improvements. And while they'll be given plenty of support if they need it, no one is going to hold their hand while they're getting on with the job. Our business model is one that looks beyond just hitting the numbers on a quarterly basis, We invest for the long term too, and that means taking big bets when it feels right. We invest in people who have the courage to take bets on themselves.