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My client is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated IT Support / Junior Developer to join their team at a market-leading company in the vending industry, providing innovative solutions across a wide range of sectors. Their investment in technology drives everything they do, from real time telemetry and cashless systems to bespoke internal software that supports our operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong interest in software development and IT systems to work in a dynamic and evolving technical environment, with long-term growth into software development.
£13.75 per hour (£25k) up to £15 per hour (£27,300), 35 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide first and second-line IT support across the business.
* Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Servers, Web Servers, and IBM iSeries platforms.
* Assist in supporting and developing our bespoke vending industry software.
* Work with senior developers to support ongoing projects and develop new solutions.
* Perform database maintenance, write SQL queries, and generate reports using MySQL and DB2.
* Document system processes and provide end-user assistance as needed.
Essential Skills & Experience
* A genuine interest in software development and IT infrastructure.
* Exposure to or experience with: PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript
* SQL with working knowledge of MySQL and DB2
* Basic understanding of Microsoft server environments and web server technologies.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn and develop.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
Desirable (but Not Essential)
* Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git)
* Basic networking or cybersecurity knowledge
* Exposure to frameworks or tools like Node.js, or React
Benefits
* A clear progression path from IT support to software development
* The opportunity to work with industry-specific technologies in a real-world setting
* Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced professionals
* A collaborative and supportive working environment
Nice-to-have skills
* Software Development
* SQL
* MySQL
* DB2
* PHP
* JavaScript
* TypeScript
* Node.JS
* React
* Git
* Networking
* Walsall, England
Work experience
* IT Project Manager
* IT Consultant
Languages
* English
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