Junior Software Engineer - West Midlands

TieTalent; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in the West Midlands is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to develop back-end solutions and maintain existing services. The role involves collaborating with various teams and creating secure, user-focused software products. Ideal candidates will have experience with server-side and client-side technologies, and a strong ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience with server-side technologies like ColdFusion, PHP, and Java.
• Proficiency in client-side technologies such as HTML and CSS.
• Familiarity with agile development tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop back-end technology solutions and maintain existing services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Create high-quality, secure software products.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Tools

Git

MySQL

JIRA

Slack

GitHub

Trello

Job description

About

Junior Software Engineer - West Midlands Hybrid working Salary up to £42,000

Junior Software Engineer required for a leading client based in the West Midlands. My client is currently seeking Junior Software Engineers to develop back-end technology solutions, collaborating with business stakeholders, product management, and engineering teams. They will design and implement solutions to meet new business needs while maintaining existing services.

The role involves creating high-quality, robust, secure, and compliant software products with a focus on end-user experience. Responsibilities include working with server-side and client-side technologies and leveraging low-code/no-code platforms as needed.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

• Previous Software Experience
• Support and maintain existing products and services by troubleshooting and resolving live issues efficiently and proactively
• Adapt to different development methodologies, including waterfall and agile practices
• Strong knowledge of server-side technologies such as ColdFusion, PHP, and Java
• Proficiency in client-side technologies like HTML and CSS
• Experience with version control systems like Git and Subversion
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL and Microsoft SQL
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Understanding of back-office technologies in business environments
• Familiarity with agile development tools like Jira, Confluence, Slack, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and Trello
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with front-end JavaScript frameworks such as jQuery, React, Vue, and Angular
• Proficiency in server-side frameworks like Laravel and ColdBox
• Hands-on experience with Linux distributions including RedHat, CentOS, and Debian
• Knowledge of front-end CSS frameworks like Bootstrap, Tailwind, and Foundation
• Experience developing and working with web services like SOAP, APIs, and RESTful JSON

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Nice-to-have skills

• PHP
• Java
• HTML
• CSS
• Git
• MySQL
• Microsoft SQL
• JIRA
• Slack
• GitHub
• Trello
• jQuery
• React
• Laravel
• Linux
• CentOS
• Debian
• Bootstrap
• Foundation

Work experience

• Backend
• Frontend
• Fullstack

Languages

• English