Junior Software Developer

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Type: permanent

Location: South Tyneside

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About the job

Junior Software Developer Based in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2ES -Near Newcastle upon Tyne £24,000 to £27,000 depending on experience.

We offer a hybrid working pattern but candidates must be able to work on site in the North East of England as and when required, and must therefore be based here.

At eQuality Solutions Group (eQS), we believe in the transformative power of education and the boundless opportunities it offers. However, we recognise the barriers to learning that some individuals face. As leaders in specialist services and technology solutions for cognitive disabilities and mental wellness, our mission is to break down these barriers. Grounded in neuroscience, our products and services empower individuals to reach their full potential, enhancing the quality of life for all.

Our diverse group includes companies like Invate, e-Quality Learning, Learning Labs, Amano, EW Group, and EGS. Together, we are dedicated to promoting inclusivity and neurodiversity with personalised learning solutions. At eQS, we don't just do business; we create a lasting societal impact, driven by a passion for positive change.

The Role

With aggressive growth plans that include taking our products and services into new markets and acquiring complementary companies to our group portfolio. We're looking for a Graduate/Junior Full Stack Software Developer to join our expanding development team to accelerate the production of our high-quality software, which is greatly valued by our customers.

We are building a team of accomplished people who have high standards of performance. They are self-starters who want to succeed and to be part of a rapidly growing business.

What you’ll do

Our development team is responsible for a range of web and desktop applications hosted in the cloud and on-premises. We develop using Agile development methodology.

As Graduate/Junior Software Developer you will be involved at all points in the development cycle: design, acceptance criteria, development, QA and continuous integration of our software. You will ensure features are built using sound engineering principle and good patterns.

We’ll encourage you to grow and develop in your role and support you to continuously look at new ways to aid the development process.

We use Azure DevOps, AWS, Azure, C#, PHP, SQL Server and MySQL.

Your responsibilities will include:

Development and maintenance of internally produced systems Contributing to and reviewing backlog stories and their acceptance criteria Software design Coding, and QA activities such as testing, code reviewing and unit testing Participation in regular meetings with internal customers

Essential Skills:

To help make sure we’re delivering world-class software solutions, you must have experience in the following (gained either in industry or part of a project): C# .Net and/or PHP Web technologies – HTML, CSS and JavaScript Knowledge of SQL/MySQL Knowledge of Version control & best practices (GIT).

## Successful candidate should also be able to display: Patience in troubleshooting and finding bugs Test software to ensure correctness, responsiveness, and efficiency An eagerness to learn with a technical mindset Understanding of object orientated programming techniques Be enthusiastic about technological possibilities and software development Enjoy solving problems Ability to work well under pressure Ability to work with other teams within an organisation, collaborating on Product Design & Development projects A relevant Computing/Software qualification or appropriate experience

Beneficial Skills / Experience:

An understanding and use of Git/ Azure Dev Ops Basic knowledge on LINQ Basic knowledge of Entity Framework Developing and optimising SQL queries Basic knowledge of IIS Developing tools and applications by producing clean and efficient code Basic knowledge of MS Power BI reporting Exposure to cloud service (i.e., Microsoft Azure and/or AWS) Sector experience in technology and / or education

The skill set

We’re looking for people who have: Good communication skills and a positive attitude Passion for user experience design and accessibility Excellent attention to detail Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team Ability to follow issue through to resolution Ability to analyse data and present findings Passion for innovative user experience design Passion for supporting inclusivity in society Passion for continuous learning and personal development Highly motivated, friendly, and ambitious (must share our company values)

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package for all employees, which aims to: Make a tangible difference to life – both inside and outside the office Create a rewarding workplace where everyone feels valued Have a focus on wellbeing as an integrated part of a good working life

The benefits package includes: Enhanced Pension Scheme Life Assurance Employee Development Scheme Dental and Optical Cash Back Health and Well Being Scheme Employee Assistance Programme

Your Future?

If you want to be part of a motivated, fast paced and forward-thinking team to help build software that are designed to ultimately support people in achieving their full potential regardless of barriers, we would love to hear from you.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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