Entry Level Software Developer jobs in United Kingdom

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)

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

Excellent benefits package including:

• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Outstanding Training & Development
• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
• 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Company Pension Scheme
• NEST pension scheme
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
• Long Service Awards

Please download job description for more information

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

You may also have experience in the following: Graduate Software Developer, Junior Programmer, Junior Application Developer, Junior Systems Developer, Software Development Assistant, Entry‑Level Developer, Junior Backend Developer, IT Developer, Junior Integration Developer, Junior Automation Developer.

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