Junior Software Developer

Equals One; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hotel furniture industry is seeking a Junior Developer to join their internal software team in Leeds. This full-time role involves supporting and maintaining custom business tools, where strong Excel and VBA skills are essential. The position offers the opportunity for hands-on learning and collaboration with experienced developers in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel with advanced formulas and data handling.
• Solid understanding of VBA for automation and UI enhancement.
• Strong independent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support end-users and maintain Excel-based systems.
• Collaborate with the Senior Developer on system upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Excel tools.

Skills

Excel

VBA

Problem Solving

Communication

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Junior Software Developer – Internal Systems Support

Salary circa £30 to £33k subject to experience

Full Time

Leeds, West Yorkshire - Must live within a commutable distance

Our client is a market leader in the hotel furniture industry, working with clients such as Hilton, De Vere, Holiday Inn & Crowne Plaza. With a Head Office and 60,000 sq.ft factory located just 10 minutes from Leeds City Centre, they make high specification, bespoke hotel furniture. Their ethos is to provide a highly professional working environment with challenging and rewarding projects and opportunity for ongoing personal development.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Junior Developer to join our internal software team, supporting and maintaining a wide range of custom-built business tools that are critical to the daily operations of our manufacturing company. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Leeds, ideal for someone with strong Excel/VBA skills who is eager to learn and grow in a hands-on, business-focused development environment.

You'll be responsible for supporting end-users, maintaining and improving existing Excel-based systems, and helping to document and future-proof our internal tooling. You will work closely with our Senior Developer to ensure smooth day-to-day running of our systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Developer on larger projects, such as system upgrades or automation initiatives
• Work with internal stakeholders to gather feedback and improve usability of tools
  -Help build and maintain internal documentation, user guides, and technical SOPs
• Respond to internal support requests related to Excel-based tools and internal systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Excel formulas, VBA macros, and user workflows
• Maintain and document existing spreadsheets, automation scripts, and data processes
• Assist in refactoring and improving legacy code for maintainability and performance

Essential skills and experience required:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, data handling, and reporting.
• Solid understanding of VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) for automation and UI enhancement.
• Comfortable working with large, complex spreadsheets used in live business processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on support issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to support non-technical users

Desirable (but not essential) Skills

• Experience with SQL or connecting Excel to external data sources.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Power Automate, or scripting languages.
• Understanding of manufacturing, production planning, or ERP environments.
• Experience writing technical documentation or user guides
• Basic Familiarity with AI and how it can be applied to business operations

If you are hard working with a flexible can-do approach, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief technical assessment and interview.
We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible, but will wait for the right candidate.