Junior Software Developer

UNAVAILABLE; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software company is looking for a Junior Software Developer to work closely with senior developers on ERP applications. Responsibilities include coding, testing, and maintaining applications primarily using languages like C#, VB.NET, or Java. The ideal candidate will have programming proficiency and some knowledge of SQL. This role supports hybrid working with an emphasis on work-life balance and personal development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical care

Income protection scheme

Opportunity to grow within a global company

Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (VB.NET, Java, C#).
• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with desktop application development.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable code under the guidance of senior developers.
• Assist in designing and deploying new features.
• Build and refine user interfaces to improve usability.

Skills

Proficiency in one or more programming languages (VB.NET, Java, C#)

Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases

Experience with desktop application development (WinForms, WPF)

Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills

Familiarity with REST/SOAP APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Job description

Overview

Are you ready for what’s next, now?

About the Role

Work closely with senior developers to design, develop, test, and maintain ERP applications used for managing key business operations such as finance, inventory, sales, and procurement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code under the guidance of senior developers.
2. Assist in designing, coding, testing, and deploying new features or enhancements to existing modules using languages such as C#, VB.NET, or Java for Windows-based platforms.
3. Build and refine user interfaces using frameworks such as WinForms, focusing on usability and consistency.
4. Write and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures to interact with backend database systems (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL), ensuring data integrity and performance for transactional operations.
5. Identify, replicate, and fix defects and issues using tools such as Visual Studio Debugger, logging frameworks, and performance profilers.
6. Participate in code reviews and contribute to the team’s best practices.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and business analysts.
8. Use Git or other version control systems to manage code.

Skills & Experience Required

1. Proficiency in one or more programming languages (VB.NET, Java, C#).
2. Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases (able to write and optimize complex queries, joins, and stored procedures).
3. Experience with desktop application development (WinForms, WPF). Familiarity with UI controls, dialogs, form validation, and printing functionalities.
4. Eagerness to learn ERP systems and enterprise software development.
5. Familiarity with debugging tools.
6. Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
7. Willingness to learn and improve continuously.
8. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) is nice to have.
9. Familiarity with REST/SOAP APIs, testing tools, and reporting tools (e.g., Crystal Reports) is nice to have.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to grow within a global software company, which promotes work-life balance.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Private medical care.
• Income protection scheme.
• Hybrid working model: 4 days a week in the office located in Chesterfield.

About Aptean

At Aptean, our mission is to solve tomorrow’s unique challenges today with purpose-built software and superior customer experiences. We are a global provider of industry-specific software solutions, including ERP and supply chain management, serving over 10,000 organizations across more than 20 industries and 80 countries. Our diverse employee base is our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every employee can succeed regardless of background.