Junior support developer (Coleraine)

MCS Group; Ballymoney; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Learning and development

Job summary

MCS Group is partnering with a growing SaaS organisation to hire a Junior Support Developer in Ballymoney. This is a fantastic chance for someone early in their tech career to join a dynamic team, balancing technical tasks with customer-facing responsibilities.

You will troubleshoot issues, write SQL queries, and help diagnose data and connectivity problems while collaborating with experienced colleagues to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience (placement year or post-grad experience ideal).
• Strong SQL skills (queries, debugging, data investigation).
• Basic Python knowledge (read/understand code).
• Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot issues across software, systems, and integrations.
• Write and run SQL queries to investigate problems.
• Support clients via phone and email, delivering high-quality customer experience.
• Diagnose data and connectivity issues and escalate where appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Document solutions and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

SQL

Python

Troubleshooting

Customer comms

Problem solving

Independence

Education

Placement year / post-grad experience

Job description

MCS Group is delighted to be once again partnering with a growing, innovative SaaS organisation as they look to hire a Junior Support Developer to join their expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career technologist to join a business going through an exciting period of growth and internal evolution, with strong leadership in place and clear progression pathways within the support function.

The Role

You will be acting as a key point of contact for customers and helping to ensure the smooth running of a suite of SaaS applications. This is a hands-on, problem-solving role where you will investigate issues, support clients, and work closely with internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Day-to-day, you will be:

• Troubleshooting technical issues across software, systems, and integrations
• Writing and running SQL queries to investigate and resolve problems
• Supporting clients via phone and email, delivering a high standard of customer experience
• Diagnosing data and connectivity issues and escalating where appropriate
• Collaborating with internal teams to resolve more complex technical challenges
• Documenting solutions and contributing to knowledge sharing across the team

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys both the technical and customer-facing aspects of software support.

What You'll Need

• Commercial experience (placement year or post-grad experience ideal)
• Strong SQL skills (queries, debugging, data investigation)
• Basic Python knowledge (ability to read and understand code)
• Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to learn
• Confident communication skills, including speaking directly with customers
• A proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and work independently

The Opportunity

• Join a growing support function with clear progression
• Work closely with experienced leadership driving structure and best practice
• Gain exposure to a modern SaaS product environment
• Develop both technical and client-facing skills in a supportive team

Package

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (1 day per week in office)
• Strong learning and development environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to build strong technical foundations while working in a collaborative, fast-moving SaaS environment.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.