Junior Developer

SmartSearch; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing software company in West Yorkshire is looking for a candidate skilled in software development to enhance their AML verification platform. In this role, you'll engage in feature development, debugging, and agile collaboration while upholding high coding standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, web development competence, and effective communication skills. This position offers excellent growth opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday rising to 30

Private Medical Insurance

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Paid volunteering day

On site gym

Qualifications

• Good English communication skills.
• Competence with web development.
• Desire to stay updated with technology.

Responsibilities

• Write logical, clean code.
• Participate in peer code reviews.
• Investigate and track down bugs.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Software testing

Web development

Ability to work independently

Experience with Agile methodologies

Tools

PHP frameworks (ideally Symfony)

JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js or React)

MySQL

Git version control

Docker

Job description

Overview

SmartSearch’s distinctive Anti-Money Laundering verification software protects our clients by offering the most advanced and comprehensive features available from an AML provider. SmartSearch has grown rapidly by fostering an incredibly collaborative and supportive culture. As we continue our ambitious growth plans, we will strive to remain a truly exciting, rewarding, and unique place to work.

How will you make a difference?

Varied day to day responsibilities

• Feature Development: Evolve our current platform by developing new features and enhancing existing ones.
• Debugging & Problem Solving: Identify and resolve any issues to ensure smooth functionality.
• Agile Collaboration: Work within Agile squads to deliver project goals in a timely manner.
• Continuous Learning: Engage in ongoing learning to improve your skills and overall performance based on set targets.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Write logical, clean code.
• Work to agreed targets.
• Participate in peer code reviews with clear explanations.
• Investigate and track down bugs, creating resolutions.
• Accurately record issues, features, and business requirements.
• Adapt to working with multiple priorities that can change regularly.
• Actively participate in team sessions such as Backlog Refinements, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives etc.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.

What are we looking for in a candidate?

• Good written and verbal communication skills and a good standard of English.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and software testing.
• Competence with Web development.
• Aware of secure by design practices.
• Desire to keep up to date with technology changes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience or interest in working within Agile methodologies.
• Business awareness, understanding how your work helps customers.

Nice To Have

• Experience building and consuming REST APIs, and consuming SOAP requests.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Experience working with Docker across all environments from local to production.
• Experience with PHP frameworks, ideally Symfony.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js or React.
• Competence with MySQL.

What is life like at SmartSearch?

• We are a multi-award winning tech company with an aspirational mentality.
• Recent recognitions include: RegTech100 list for 2024, Top 100 Fastest Growing Tech Companies by Northern Tech Awards 2024, and Technology Provider of the Year by Corporate Finance Awards 2024.
• We have been Great Place To Work Certified since 2022.
• Excellent progression opportunities due to our growth with personal development goals, regular feedback, and support.
• We are a diverse and inclusive team committed to promoting Diversity & Inclusion and Social Responsibility. Through our DE&I group, charitable initiatives and support for local schools, we actively foster a positive impact on our community.

Company Benefits

Our comprehensive benefit package includes:

• 25 days holiday rising to 30 with each year of service.
• Private Medical Insurance covering dental and optical.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary.
• 1 day paid volunteering per year.
• Enhanced maternity / paternity offerings.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On site gym.