Graduate Software Developer in Spennymoor

Description

This is an opportunity to become a Graduate Software Developer within a national education company, providing effective software solutions for internal and external customers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to kick‑start their career in software development, working on real‑world projects that make a difference.

You’ll be supported by experienced developers and technical leads, gaining hands‑on experience with modern technologies including C#, REACT and SQL Server, agile methodologies, and best practices in software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Use the latest development tools to solve problems and create solutions that fit the needs of our internal and external customers.
• Work hard within an agile team to develop software that is of an exceptional standard.
• Ensure an exceptional level of customer care is always delivered.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Assist in troubleshooting, debugging and resolving technical issues.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours.
• Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company.
• Comply with safeguarding, prevent and health and safety policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice and guidance as part of your everyday role.
• Working Flexibly

If the working hours, days or times don’t quite meet your needs, please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.

We can provide this advert in an additional format if required.

Essential Criteria

• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new situations.
• Brilliant interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm to learn and grow in a fast‑paced environment.
• A passion for technology and motivation to quickly develop a wide range of development skills.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.

Benefits

• 36 hour week for all full‑time employees – most finish at 15:30 on a Friday.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Ability to buy and sell additional 5 days each year.
• Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years.
• Healthcare scheme.
• Tech scheme.
• Ikea scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Paid volunteer day each year.
• Student / teacher discount.
• Uniform.
• Head Office Perks
• Electric car charging points.
• Free fruit, coffee and tea.
• On‑site shower.
• Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship.
• Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity.

We are committed to a number of covenants and pledges to ensure equal opportunities for all.

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Recruitment Checks

As this role does not involve regulated activity with learners, a DBS is not required.

You will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove eligibility to work in the UK.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Level of Vocational Experience
• Less than 1 year
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