Junior Software Engineer

Magnificent Revolution; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics technology company in Lutterworth is seeking a software engineer to develop innovative solutions in PROIV and Java. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal growth, including access to various benefits and career development programs. Applicants should have strong technical knowledge and experience in software development practices, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

Benefits

Annual leave enhanced with long service

Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal

Career development opportunities

Health cash plan

Life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent technical knowledge and experience in relevant technologies.
• Good documentation skills.
• Customer driven focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality software solutions in PROIV and Java.
• Take ownership of solution development.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

PROIV Version 6 or higher

Java 6

Oracle 10g knowledge

Oracle SQL and PL/SQL skills

Web Services (RESTful & SOAP)

Unix/Linux knowledge

HTML, CSS, Javascript

GIT

JIRA

Good documentation skills

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)
  
  

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