Junior C# Desktop Application Developer - Graduates Considered
A fantastic opportunity for a Junior Software Developer with strong C# knowledge to join an industry-leading software company based in Leicestershire. Offering excellent training, career progression and long-term prospects, this is an ideal opportunity for a graduate or junior developer to work on a complex native Windows desktop application within a collaborative engineering environment. You will be joining a team with an excellent track record of mentoring and developing early-career engineers.
Location: 2 days a week in Leicestershire / 3 days remote (ideally you will drive, but commutable via public transport from Leicester, Market Harborough and Rugby).
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum + benefits
Requirements for Junior C# Desktop Application Developer:
* 2.1 honours degree or above in a relevant subject with a high Computer Science content, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar
* Candidates on track for a First from a leading university will be highly regarded
* At least BBC at A Level or equivalent UCAS points
* Strong knowledge of C#
* Excellent object-oriented programming knowledge
* Understanding of desktop application development within Windows environments
* Good knowledge in at least 2 of the following: Databases, Testing, Agile, Multithreading, Networking or Cyber Security
* Knowledge of .NET development and Windows application frameworks
* Exposure to additional programming languages such as C++, Java, Python or JavaScript is beneficial
* Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools, such as Jira, is advantageous
* Exposure to automated testing or debugging tools would be beneficial
* Internship, placement year or commercial experience using C# would be highly beneficial
* Personal coding projects, hackathons or open-source contributions would be advantageous
* Genuine passion for software engineering and technology
* Strong problem-solving ability
* Excellent communication skills
Responsibilities for Junior C# Desktop Application Developer:
* Development and maintenance of high-quality native Windows desktop applications
* Supporting the design and implementation of new software features and enhancements
* Working closely with software engineers, testers and product teams
* Contributing to software architecture and technical discussions
* Investigating and resolving software issues and bugs
* Writing clean, maintainable and efficient code
* Supporting testing and debugging activities
* Participating in code reviews and following engineering best practices
* Working within Agile development teams and contributing to ceremonies
* Contributing to continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle
What the role offers:
* Working for a leading software company with an excellent reputation for training and developing graduates
* The opportunity to work on complex desktop software applications
* Excellent career progression opportunities
* Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
* Excellent salary and benefits package
Applications:
If you would like to apply for this unique opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the relevant link, ensuring your academic achievements and any online repositories are included on your CV.
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