Junior Software Developer

We are looking for an enthusiastic junior software developer to join our experienced software design team. You will report directly to the Head of Technology and assist with all software development and design functions, including UI/UX design, systems integrations, backend scripting, and beta testing of new software/platforms, ideally with a good grounding in MySQL, JavaScript and PHP. 

Ultimately, we are after someone who thinks outside of the box and will help us get to the next level with all the software we develop here. If this sounds like you, read on.

Purpose: The purpose of the Junior Software Developer is fourfold:

1) Learn

2) Support existing team

3) Offer input

4) Assist in software integration throughout the business

Job Role: To assist with all software development and design functions, including UI/UX design, systems integrations, backend scripting, and beta testing of new software/platforms in a fast-paced environment for a rapidly growing group of companies. You will get the opportunity to build software for new services, mobile apps and API integrations across multiple technologies.

KPIs: The Junior Software Developer KPIs are:

1. Agreed training modules completed
2. Adherence to targets set in the weekly & monthly meeting
3. Minimise the bug fixes needed on new software rollouts
4. Consistent adherence to UI/UX guidelines
5. Keep all online help modules and training documentation up to date

Assistant Software Developer Responsibilities:

•  Assisting the development manager with all aspects of software development

•  Attending and contributing to company development meetings

•  Learning the systems and developing your skill set

•  Bug fixes

•  Helping to maintain the network and all connected devices (including all servers, desktops, laptops, printers and iPads)

•  Monitoring the technical performance of internal systems

•  Responding to requests from the development team

•  Gathering information from users about program functionality

•  Conducting development tests and beta testing

•  Reviewing current systems

•  Presenting ideas for system improvements

•  Researching the latest software developments

•  Helping the team to decrease the amount of technical debt 

•  Working closely with staff, bringing their feedback to the team

•  Testing the product in controlled, real situations before going live

•  Preparation of training manuals for users

•  Maintaining the systems once they are up and running

•  Researching, designing, implementing, and managing software programs

•  Testing and evaluating new programs

•  Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications

•  Maintaining and upgrading existing systems

•  Training users on new software rollouts and updates

•  Working closely with other developers

Skills/aptitudes you will need:

•   Knowledge and interest in computer systems and the latest technologies

•   The ability to learn new technologies quickly

•   An analytical mind

•   The ability to communicate complex procedures to other colleagues

•   Commercial and business awareness

•    Good communication skills – both written and verbal

•    Attention to detail and desire to probe further into data

•   Communication skills

•   Problem-solving skills

•   Teamwork and collaboration skills

•   Adaptability skills

•   Work ethic

Basic Job Details

Start Date: From w/c 01/12/23.

Contract: Permanent, with a three month probation period.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours p/w, Monday - Friday.

Salary: Starting at £23,000, plus bonuses.        

On successfully passing your probation period, you will also be entitled to join our Pension Scheme.

Our Purpose 

Our company purpose is to educate, advise and provide solutions for our customers to build their business as simply as possible. Our core IT systems enable us to fulfil that purpose efficiently and consistently.

Our Core Values

Every new lead or existing client should come away convinced about our core values:

1. "This will build my business."
2. "This is a no-brainer decision."
3. "I was advised and educated rather than sold to."

Brand Promise: Everything we do is to make life simpler, faster and cheaper for our new leads and existing customers.  Our continued investment in technology is fundamentally at the core of that promise.

How You Can Contribute More

• Assist other colleagues with their duties where needed.
• Help ensure the office is presentable. 
• Contribute to strategy, particularly administration, sales, marketing and production.
• Attend staff socials as much as possible. 
• Partaking in internal and external training covering our services and performance enhancement.

What's in it For You?

· Competitive salary 

· Opportunity to advance salary

· Coaching, mentoring and development opportunities

· Social events throughout the year

· Team building days out

· Refer a friend scheme (seasonal)

· Contributory company pension scheme

· Onsite parking

· Cycle to work scheme