Junior Software Developer (Ballymena)

Junior Software Developer (Ballymena)

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
MCS Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Develop and enhance the company's ecommerce platform while supporting internal systems.
  • Company: Join a successful, locally owned business with ambitious expansion plans.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, close mentorship, and opportunities for career growth.
  • Other info: Full-time, office-based position with potential for contract extension.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on business-critical projects in a collaborative environment.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science or 1 year of web development experience required.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a successful, locally owned business as they look to recruit a .NET Developer to join their growing technology team. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer early in their career to join a well-established organisation that continues to invest in digital transformation.

Working closely with an experienced Senior Developer, you'll play a key role in developing and enhancing the company's ecommerce platform while contributing to internal systems that improve operational efficiency.

The Role

  • Develop, maintain and enhance the company's ecommerce platform.
  • Support the design and development of internal business systems and applications.
  • Work across the full software development lifecycle on new features and enhancements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions.
  • Troubleshoot issues, identify improvements and implement effective resolutions.
  • Provide wider support to the internal IT function where required.

What You'll Need

  • Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline or at least 1 year's commercial web development experience.
  • Commercial experience with C#, .NET and MVC development.
  • Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript/jQuery.
  • Understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software development best practices.
  • Experience working with relational databases.
  • Strong problem-solving ability with excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to manage your own workload and meet project deadlines.

Desirable

  • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Microsoft or web development certifications.
  • Experience with modern front-end frameworks.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on business-critical ecommerce and digital transformation projects.
  • Close mentorship from an experienced Senior Developer.
  • Exposure to full-stack development in a collaborative environment.
  • Join a growing, locally owned business with ambitious expansion plans.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Full-time, office-based position.
  • Initial 12-18 month contract with the opportunity for extension or longer-term prospects based on business needs.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all. 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.

MCS Group

Contact Details:

MCS Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Junior Software Developer (Ballymena)

C#
.NET
MVC Development
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
jQuery