Junior Software Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

Department: Ampa Group Services - Chief Information Office - Applications & Development - Applications & Development - 9311

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Flexible

Reporting To: Marc Mahoney

Ampa are looking to add a Software (Bespoke) Developer to our Applications & Development division on an initial 6-month contract basis. (with a view to extending if needed)

This role is to support the delivery and implementation of a new Azure-hosted technical solution that will transform how our internal debt recovery team operates in line with our product roadmap.

• Create, implement, and support reliable data integrations between our new debt solution, third parties, clients and internal systems
• Ensure seamless data exchange, that automates vital business processes, supports regulatory requirements, and creates new possibilities for insightful reporting and process improvement.
• This role is critical in making the most of the debt solution by ensuring it works as part of a unified digital environment, driving efficiency and organisational growth

• Understand the new solution, architecture design, project purpose and integration requirements
• Undertake testing tasks within complex development projects to deliver a robust and scalable solution.
• Participate in Agile Ceremonies

• As an experienced developer you will work on projects across predominantly Microsoft C# .Net MVC, SQL Server technologies and Web API’s
• Assisting with development phases of new debt solution, validating requirements and ensuring that all aspects of data and solution design are within scope, complete, and deliverable
• Handover from development and pilot into supported production, ensuring that appropriate documentation and support models are in place.
• Being a champion for innovation, analysing new technology solutions that could bring significant benefit to the business

A minimum of 3 years demonstrable track record of successful delivery of complex technical applications and services.

You will need to have previous experience with the below tech stack:

• C#, .Net & ASP.Net
• JavaScript
• MS SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, T-SQL, Azure SQL Server, SQL Managed Instances, Azure Database Migration Services
• Azure DevOps
• Source Control
• Azure Cloud development, NServiceBus, and Domain-driven design, Scrum/Agile, API Design and management skills
• HTML, CSS
• Entity Framework

Experience with the following would be beneficial:

• DevOps:
  • Automated Testing
  • Peer Reviews
• Application Insights
• MS Logic and Power Apps
• TypeScript, NodeJS
• Blazor
• KendoUI

• The ability to produce high quality technical material, and to identify and develop opportunities to provide business benefit
• Strong operational transformation experience with an analytical skillset to assess, identify and exploit opportunities
• Excellent organisation and the ability to prioritise and carry out multiple tasks
• Strong problem-solving abilities with the ability to think ahead and anticipate problems, issues, and solutions.
• The ability to build good relationships with stakeholders and colleagues

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon, Sheffield and in the South; Crawley, East Grinstead, Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Seaford, Peacehaven, Storrington, Chichester & Southampton as well as our Scotland office located in Edinburgh.

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Equal opportunities

Ampa Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.