Graduate IT Application Developer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Call payments

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Excellent training and career develop-

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking a recent Computer Science, Software Engineering, or IT graduate to join as an IT Graduate Application Developer in Sheffield. You'll work with experienced developers to design, develop, maintain, and support business-critical applications across the full software development lifecycle.

Following training, you'll participate in an out-of-hours support rota, attracting additional on-call payments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• Understanding of software development principles and relational databases.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Knowledge of SQL and database management systems.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Placement, internship, or project experience in software development.
• Manufacturing industry knowledge.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software applications.
• Write and test code using technologies such as C#, PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, and Visual FoxPro.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues.
• Participate in code reviews and testing activities.
• Produce technical documentation and user guides.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Support continuous improvement and system development projects.

Skills

Relational databases

SQL

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Manufacturing industry knowledge

Tools

C#

PL/SQL

Oracle Forms

Visual FoxPro

Job description

Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £27,000 + On-Call Allowance

The Role

An exciting opportunity for a recent Computer Science, Software Engineering, or IT graduate to join a growing business as an IT Graduate Application Developer. You'll work alongside experienced developers to design, develop, maintain, and support business-critical applications while gaining exposure to the full software development lifecycle.

Following training, you'll also participate in an out-of-hours support rota, attracting additional on-call payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software applications.
• Write and test code using technologies such as C#, PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, and Visual FoxPro.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues.
• Participate in code reviews and testing activities.
• Produce technical documentation and user guides.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Support continuous improvement and system development projects.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• Understanding of software development principles and relational databases.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Knowledge of SQL and database management systems.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Placement, internship, or project experience in software development.
• Manufacturing industry knowledge.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• Salary up to £27,000
• Additional on-call payments
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Excellent training and career development opportunities

This is an ideal opportunity for a graduate looking to kick-start their career in software development within a supportive and technically diverse environment.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.