OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
Not suitable for university IT graduates/students or higher level apprenticeships.
We are seeking an ambitious, self‑motivated junior software developer to join our expanding team with a passion to deliver projects on time and on budget within an Agile software development team using the latest technologies. Limited supervision and direction is required for this individual to deliver results. This position is ideally suited for someone starting their career as a developer with no previous commercial experience in software development. We only accept apprenticeship transfers under exceptional circumstances.
Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to technical analysis, solution design, user experience design, development, testing, implementation and deployment.
* Apply change control processes and report to the project manager on project progress.
* Create and maintain software documentation.
* Assist in code reviews to maintain project quality.
Skills & Attributes
* Establish a good working relationship with the client and internal project teams.
* Be ambitious and self‑motivated.
* Be a strong team player with problem‑solving and analytical skills.
* Keen to learn and share knowledge, with an interest in researching and learning about new technologies.
* Work to tight schedules and deadlines.
* Contribute to internal improvements.
* Take a professional approach to work and career development.
Essential Requirements
* Great attention to detail and time‑management skills.
* Strong interest in new technologies and concepts.
* Desire to achieve Microsoft development qualifications through continual learning.
* Fluent in English with excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
* A positive “can‑do” attitude.
* GCSEs at C or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English.
* Foundation degree with computing as the core discipline, or Level 5 qualification with computing as the core discipline, or first two years of bachelor's degree with computing as the core discipline.
Desired Requirements
* Experience in at least one of the following: C#, ASP.NET MVC, HTML/CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Entity Framework, REST API & web services.
* Some knowledge of object‑oriented programming.
* Write well‑designed, testable, efficient code and be aware of best software development practices and programming principles.
* Some knowledge of relational database design and experience with Microsoft SQL.
* Awareness of how web applications work including security, session management and best development practices.
* Awareness of unit and integration testing and the purpose of test scripts.
Benefits
* High level of technical accreditation and certification with Microsoft.
* Clear career progression for all staff with detailed promotion paths and six‑monthly reviews.
* Investment in industry‑leading qualifications for staff through paid study leave, exam fees and bonuses on completion.
* Commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
* Quick recruitment process with structured interview and technical test formats.
* Unlimited access to computer‑based training and other technical resources.
* Enhanced occupational sick pay, health benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, retirement benefits, 33 days paid leave (increasing based on length of service).
* Birthday day off, quarterly social events, free tea, coffee and biscuits daily, with something tastier on Fridays.
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