Junior Software Engineer

Whistl; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Software Developer to design and develop quality software solutions using PROIV and Java. You will work collaboratively in an Agile environment, effectively managing time and presenting solutions to various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have excellent technical knowledge, particularly in database management and web services.

Benefits

Annual leave enhanced with long service

Health cash plan

Life assurance scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent technical knowledge and experience with PROIV and Java.
• Experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL.
• Good knowledge of Unix/Linux and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality software solutions in PROIV and Java.
• Review business requirements and create solution design.
• Present solutions to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Perform systems analysis as required.

Skills

PROIV Version 6 or higher

Java 6

Strong Oracle SQL and PL/SQL skills

Web Services (RESTful & SOAP)

Unix/Linux knowledge

HTML, CSS, Javascript

GIT

Agile practices (SCRUM, DSDM, Kanban)

Good documentation skills

Customer driven focus

Tools

Oracle 10g

JIRA

Microsoft Office XP/2003/2010

Job description

Join a dynamic and innovative IT team at a leading company shaping the future of logistics and delivery management. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in driving technological advancements, solving real-world challenges, and optimising systems that support the distribution of millions of items annually.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to collaborate with a forward-thinking team, contribute to impactful projects, and enhance your expertise in a rapidly evolving industry.

With a strong emphasis on personal growth, inclusivity, and well-being, this role is your pathway to making a tangible difference while advancing your career in a supportive and thriving environment.

About the Role

• Develop quality software solutions in PROIV and Java that adhere to best practices.
• Take ownership of the solution being developed
• Review business requirements / functional specifications and create the appropriate solution design.
• Create technical design documentation as appropriate.
• Present solutions to a technical and non-technical audience
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders on a regular basis
• Manage their time efficiently and effectively.
• Perform systems analysis tasks as and when required.
• Take a Test Driven Development (TDD) approach.
• Assist IT Development support staff to resolve application and data issues as and when required.
• Provide application support to end users as and when required.
• Provide out of hours application support on a set rota basis.

Benefits

• Annual leave enhanced with long service.
• Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal.
• Long service rewards: both financial and leave based.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Critical Illness cover
• Career development opportunities.
• Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider.
• And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader.

Requirements

Excellent technical knowledge and experience of the following:

• PROIV Version 6 or higher
• Java 6
• Oracle 10g knowledge
• Strong Oracle SQL and PL/SQL skills
• Web Services (RESTful & SOAP) and XML
• Unix/Linux knowledge, including basic scripting
• HTML, CSS, Javascript
• Full SDLC
• GIT
• Working knowledge of JIRA
• Good documentation skills
• Has knowledge of or worked with TDD
• Has worked in an Agile environment (SCRUM, DSDM, Kanban)
• Good time management skills
• Customer driven focus
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office XP/2003/2010 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Visio)

Desirable:

Good knowledge and experience of working with the following:

• PHP 5.2 or higher
• Tomcat Apache
• Liferay
• Systems Analysis skills
• Oracle DBA skills, including database tuning
• Unix/Linux administrator skills
• Interface based design and development
• Experience of documenting the technical design and solution architecture
• Cloud based code repositories (CloudForge, BitBucket)