Junior Software Developer

AF Blakemore & Son Ltd; Talbot Green, Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail company is looking for a Junior Software Developer to join their team. The role involves project planning, software development, and providing third-line support. You will work within a dynamic environment supporting business automation and process improvements while utilizing Progress OpenEdge. The position allows for hybrid working based in Talbot Green or Willenhall, with a strong focus on user training and project management. Competitive benefits package included.

Benefits

Generous staff discount

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of concepts and practices in development environment.
• Experience in troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Ability to manage small development projects.
• Good understanding of business processes and automation.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with users to understand requirements.
• Analyze and document the requirements.
• Code, test and implement solutions.
• Provide user training and project sign off.
• Database administration and application integration.

Skills

Project management

Troubleshooting

Programming language knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Flexibility and adaptability

Tools

Microsoft

UNIX operating systems

Progress OpenEdge

Job description

Junior Software Developer

Salary - Competitive

Hybrid/office, based in either Willenhall (West Midlands) or Talbot Green (South Wales)

9am-5:30pm Mon-Fri (plus out-of-hours support when needed)

Job Purpose:

The position will include project planning, analysis, development, testing and implementation of software, providing a troubleshooting and third line support activity, automating IT operational tasks, participating in performance tuning and to complying with departmental administration procedures. Will be required to acquire skill using Progress OpenEdge to develop solutions.

Who are we:

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns circa 250 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 5,500 people, with a turnover of £1.2 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Liaising with users to understand their requirements
• Analyse and document the requirements
• Code, test and implement solutions
• Project management
• User training and project sign off
• Scripting – automation and running control mechanisms as required
• Database administration
• Application integration

Key Job info

• Could be required to travel to sites other than normal place of work for business purposes
• Could be required to stay away from home overnight or attend evening events on behalf of the business

Key knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required

• A solid understanding of standard concepts, practices and procedures within a development environment
• Experience with issues prioritisation, troubleshooting and problem resolution
• Ability to develop/manage small development projects
• An understanding of business processes and business automation
• An understanding of Microsoft, UNIX operating systems and scripting
• Analytical skills and the ability to apply lateral thinking to problems and developments
• Specific knowledge of one or more development language used by the company is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel, work flexible hours and be available for out of hours support as agreed

What's in it for you?

• Excellent benefits package including: Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlementsDevelop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse cultureOutstanding Training & DevelopmentGenerous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)Proactive promotion of internal candidatesFree Tea & CoffeeEarly access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portalWellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial adviceCompany Pension SchemeNEST pension schemeCompany Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension SchemeExtra Holidays - Purchase SchemeCycle to work - Bicycle purchase schemeLong Service Awards

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