Junior Developer

Nottinghamshire Police; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in the East Midlands is seeking a Junior Application Developer. You will help build and maintain software that supports police operations. This role offers the chance to learn from experienced developers in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of .NET and JavaScript frameworks and be eager to improve their coding skills. The position comes with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Friendly and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to design, code, test, and document simple programs under supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills on the job.

Responsibilities

• Help create and maintain computer programs using .NET and JavaScript frameworks.
• Write simple, secure, and testable code under guidance.
• Join code reviews and team activities to grow your skills.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft .NET

C#

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Bootstrap

REST APIs

SQL

DevOps practices

Education

Relevant A-levels or software development apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

We're Hiring: Junior Application Developer

Nottinghamshire | Full-time | Starting salary: £37,692

Closing date: 7th October 2025

Are you interested in coding and want to start your career in software development? Nottinghamshire Police is looking for a motivated Junior Application Developer to join our Information Services team.

What’s the Role About?

You’ll help build and look after software that supports our police force. You'll work with experienced developers, learn new skills, and help solve problems for real users.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Help create and maintain computer programs using .NET and JavaScript frameworks.
• Write simple, secure, and testable code with guidance from senior developers.
• Take on small development tasks and contribute to team projects.
• Join code reviews and team activities to grow your skills.
• Help investigate and fix bugs and service issues.
• Create technical documentation and share knowledge with the team.
• Work with colleagues to understand user needs and deliver practical solutions.
• Learn about information security and apply best practices to your work.

What You’ll Need

• Knowledge of Microsoft .NET, ASP, C#, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, REST APIs, and SQL.
• Experience or awareness of DevOps practices and tools (training provided).
• Ability to design, code, test, and document simple programs under supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills on the job.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Relevant A-levels, software development apprenticeship, or industry experience.

Why Join Us?

• Work on real projects that make a difference in your community.
• Learn from experienced developers and grow your skills.
• Be part of a friendly, supportive team.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.

For more information about the role, please see the full job description on our vacancies page.

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