Junior Software Developer
Salary - Competitive
Hybrid/office, based in either Willenhall (West Midlands) or Talbot Green (South Wales)
9am-5:30pm Mon-Fri (plus out-of-hours support when needed)
Job Purpose:
The position will include project planning, analysis, development, testing and implementation of software, providing a troubleshooting and third line support activity, automating IT operational tasks, participating in performance tuning and to complying with departmental administration procedures. Will be required to acquire skill using Progress OpenEdge to develop solutions.
Who are we:
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns circa 250 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 5,500 people, with a turnover of £1.2 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.
Key Tasks/Responsibilities:
1. Liaising with users to understand their requirements
2. Analyse and document the requirements
3. Code, test and implement solutions
4. Project management
5. User training and project sign off
6. Scripting – automation and running control mechanisms as required
7. Database administration
8. Application integration
Key Job info
9. Could be required to travel to sites other than normal place of work for business purposes
10. Could be required to stay away from home overnight or attend evening events on behalf of the business
Key knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required
11. A solid understanding of standard concepts, practices and procedures within a development environment
12. Experience with issues prioritisation, troubleshooting and problem resolution
13. Ability to develop/manage small development projects
14. An understanding of business processes and business automation
15. An understanding of Microsoft, UNIX operating systems and scripting
16. Analytical skills and the ability to apply lateral thinking to problems and developments
17. Specific knowledge of one or more development language used by the company is preferred
18. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
19. Ability to travel, work flexible hours and be available for out of hours support as agreed
What's in it for you?
20. Excellent benefits package including: Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlementsDevelop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse cultureOutstanding Training & DevelopmentGenerous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)Proactive promotion of internal candidatesFree Tea & CoffeeEarly access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portalWellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial adviceCompany Pension SchemeNEST pension schemeCompany Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension SchemeExtra Holidays - Purchase SchemeCycle to work - Bicycle purchase schemeLong Service Awards
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