Junior Software Developer

Hewett Recruitment; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing software company in the UK is seeking a motivated Junior Software Developer to contribute to developing desktop and web applications. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience with .NET and Angular, alongside effective communication skills for customer interaction. This role offers a salary of up to £33,000 and opportunities for mentorship and real-world industry exposure through site visits.

Benefits

Salary up to £33,000

Mentorship and training

Hands-on industry experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with C# .NET for desktop or backend development.
• Hands-on experience with Angular or similar frontend framework.
• Knowledge of SQL Server; experience with SSRS reporting is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in customer-facing situations.
• Proactive and eager to learn.
• Full UK driving licence essential for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of desktop applications in .NET and web applications using Angular.
• Work with SQL Server databases, writing queries, and building SSRS reports.
• Visit customer sites to install, implement, and configure products.
• Deliver product demonstrations and training to customers.
• Collaborate with senior developers and stakeholders to create practical solutions.

Skills

C# .NET

Angular

SQL Server

SSRS reporting

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to grow your career as a developer working with Microsoft technologies while gaining hands-on industry exposure in the Agri-tech sector?

My client is a successful and growing software company that delivers custom-built desktop and web applications designed around customer needs across the UK. They are seeking a Junior Software Developer with at least 1 year of commercial experience in .NET and Angular to join their team and help deliver reliable, high-quality software for customer business management.

Responsibilities

As a Junior Software Developer, you will:

• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of desktop applications in .NET and web applications using Angular.
• Work with SQL Server databases, including writing queries and building SSRS reports.
• Visit customer sites to install, implement, and configure products, gaining direct exposure to real-world systems
• Deliver product demonstrations and training, showing customers how to get the most from their tailored software.
• Collaborate with senior developers, stakeholders, and customers to create practical, effective solutions.

What we're looking for

• Minimum 1 year of experience with C# .NET for desktop or backend development.
• Some hands-on experience with Angular (or a similar frontend framework).
• Knowledge of SQL Server; experience with SSRS reporting is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in customer-facing situations.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach and eagerness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence - essential, as the role involves regular site visits.

What's on offer

• Salary up to £33,000 (depending on experience)
• Mentorship, training, and opportunities to expand your skills across the Microsoft stack.
• A unique chance to gain hands-on industry experience, seeing your software in action at customer sites across the UK.
• Office-based in Alcester, with regular travel to customer sites for installs, implementations, and demos.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated junior developer to grow their technical skills in .NET and Angular, while gaining valuable real-world industry exposure working on specialist Agri-tech systems