Graduate Software Developer

Waterstons Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holidays

EV salary sacrifice

Sponsored training

Family policies

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work

Sick pay

Life assurance

Wellbeing programme

CSR opportunities

Job summary

Waterstons Limited is seeking curious problem solvers to join the software team at our Durham office. You will participate in challenging projects across the full software lifecycle—from design to build—working with technologies like C#/.NET, React, SQL, Azure, and AI.

You’ll also encounter Microsoft SharePoint and Power Platform opportunities and will learn DevOps best practices as you go, in a supportive, human environment that prioritises growth and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in the full software lifecycle from design to build and delivery.
• Collaborate across teams using C#/.NET, React, SQL, Azure and AI.
• Learn and apply DevOps best practices and modern engineering approaches.

Skills

C#/.NET

React

SQL

Azure

AI

SharePoint

Power Platform

DevOps

Tools

SharePoint

Power Platform

Job description

A bit about us

We’re problem solvers at heart. Sometimes the answer is technology, sometimes it is strategy, and sometimes it is a strong cup of tea and a bit of thoughtful conversation. Whatever it takes, we work it out with our clients.

We’re an IT consultancy that helps organisations get the best out of their technology. That means keeping them secure and keeping the bad guys out, making sure everything works and is easy to use, and doing smart things with data and software to give their business an edge. It is important work, and we care about doing it well and for the right reasons.

Life at Waterstons is friendly, flexible and built on trust. We hire people who are curious, thoughtful and good at getting to the heart of a problem. You get support, trust and room to grow in a place that still feels human. The unlimited holidays and private healthcare are a nice touch, although most people stay because it feels like the right place to do good work with good people.

Are you ready to shape your future?

This is a fantastic time to join us as we’re growing internationally and are on the look out for curious problem solvers to get involved in fascinating projects within our software team. We pride ourselves on building trusted partnerships with everyone we work with. From day one you will be involved in challenging and varied work which will have a real impact on the lives of our clients. From design to build, you’ll be involved in the whole software lifecycle. You will get to work with a range of technologies such as C#/.NET, React, SQL, Azure and of course AI. You could also work with products like Microsoft SharePoint and Power Platform, and will learn DevOps best practices and principles as you go.

It’s definitely not all coding - We have regular fun hack days, knowledge shares where we share interesting projects with other teams, and fun workshops with our clients. Finally, we are always on the lookout for curious people who are passionate about stepping out of their comfort zones and reaching their true potential.

Don’t just take our word for it – check out our career stories!

This role is based in our Durham office.

How We Take Care of You

As well as offering a competitive salary, we have an attractive benefits package including:

• A healthy work life balance with flexible and agile working being the norm
• Flexible holiday allowance, with a minimum of 30 days a year
• EV car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Room to grow with supported development opportunities and sponsored training
• Enhanced family policies
• If you ever need it, company sick pay and life assurance
• Supported wellbeing with regular initiatives, an employee assistance programme and private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits such as a dental scheme, eye care support, season ticket loan and cycle to work
• Opportunities to get involved in CSR