Job Description
Junior Software Developer – Internal Systems Support
Salary circa £30 to £33k subject to experience
Full Time
Leeds, West Yorkshire - Must live within a commutable distance
Our client is a market leader in the hotel furniture industry, working with clients such as Hilton, De Vere, Holiday Inn & Crowne Plaza. With a Head Office and 60,000 sq.ft factory located just 10 minutes from Leeds City Centre, they make high specification, bespoke hotel furniture. Their ethos is to provide a highly professional working environment with challenging and rewarding projects and opportunity for ongoing personal development.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a Junior Developer to join our internal software team, supporting and maintaining a wide range of custom-built business tools that are critical to the daily operations of our manufacturing company. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Leeds, ideal for someone with strong Excel/VBA skills who is eager to learn and grow in a hands-on, business-focused development environment.
You'll be responsible for supporting end-users, maintaining and improving existing Excel-based systems, and helping to document and future-proof our internal tooling. You will work closely with our Senior Developer to ensure smooth day-to-day running of our systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the Senior Developer on larger projects, such as system upgrades or automation initiatives
* Work with internal stakeholders to gather feedback and improve usability of tools-Help build and maintain internal documentation, user guides, and technical SOPs
* Respond to internal support requests related to Excel-based tools and internal systems
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Excel formulas, VBA macros, and user workflows
* Maintain and document existing spreadsheets, automation scripts, and data processes
* Assist in refactoring and improving legacy code for maintainability and performance
Essential skills and experience required:
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, data handling, and reporting.
* Solid understanding of VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) for automation and UI enhancement.
* Comfortable working with large, complex spreadsheets used in live business processes.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on support issues.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to support non-technical users
Desirable (but not essential) Skills
* Experience with SQL or connecting Excel to external data sources.
* Familiarity with Power BI, Power Automate, or scripting languages.
* Understanding of manufacturing, production planning, or ERP environments.
* Experience writing technical documentation or user guides
* Basic Familiarity with AI and how it can be applied to business operations
If you are hard working with a flexible can-do approach, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief technical assessment and interview.We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible, but will wait for the right candidate.
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