Jobs at Angel Solutions

Junior Software Developer

Job Code: DEV0824

Starting Salary: £25-30,000 (plus benefits)
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Liverpool Office (hybrid after probation)
Closing Date: Friday, 31 January, 2025 - 5pm

We’re seeking a talented and motivated Junior Software Developer to join our team. In this role, you’ll contribute to developing scalable, database-driven web applications that will directly impact local authorities and schools.

You’ll be helping to develop innovative systems to manage, analyse and present national education data, as well as finding creative ways to incorporate that intelligence into our existing range of products. You will gain experience in technologies such as .NET, SQL and Vue.js.

This is a hybrid role which will require regular time working from our office in Liverpool.

Job Requirements

Essential

  • 1+ year of experience as a software developer.
  • Web-based programming. (ASP.NET Core or similar)
  • Experience with C# and understanding of OOP concepts and principles.
  • Experience in building APIs
  • Knowledge of SQL and database interactions.
  • Familiarity with HTML & CSS
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Passion for learning and a willingness to grow your technical skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Desirable

  • Experience with JavaScript
  • Experience with Vue.js or similar frontend frameworks

Day-to-Day Role

As a member of our development team, you will work closely with other developers and manual and automation testers. Your typical day may involve:

  • Taking part in our morning stand-up meeting with the development and test teams to share the day’s progress, roadblocks and tasks.
  • Working with our Project Management team to plan sprints in Jira and ensure the right priorities are delivered.
  • Collaborate with other developers through pair programming and code reviews to learn best practices and improve code quality.
  • Working on your assigned tasks, these can include fixing bugs, optimising existing code, working in an API or Vue.js.
  • Taking part in knowledge-sharing sessions with the development team.

Personal Development

You will report to the Head of Development and join a team of experienced and supportive developers.

You will also be expected to update and maintain your own Personal Development Plan (PDP) on a quarterly basis as part of our performance management process. Through this process, we hold regular one-on-one discussions around your development at Angel Solutions.

The PDP will touch on your development, other skills and training required for development within the role in line with Company Objectives and development around softer behavioural skills as outlined in our “Angel Way.”

Benefits & Culture

We know we're biased, but we really do think Angel is a great place to work!

  • Hybrid Working: We offer a blend of remote and office-based working based on the needs of the individual and the business.
  • Your Birthday Off: In addition to Annual Leave allowance
  • Regular Finish Early Fridays: as a reward for all your hard work
  • Innovation Days: Time to get away from "normal" and work differently
  • Ongoing Training & Qualifications: Learning is at the core of who we are
  • Creative Office Space: We have a ball pool, swings, popcorn machine, a gypsy caravan...
  • Surprise Treat-Days: Park fun days, meals out, workshops… who knows what's next?
  • Parental Leave: Maternity, paternity and adoption leave from day one
  • Dependants Leave Allowance: Time off if your child / family member is poorly
  • Private Medical Insurance: Because we want to know you're looked after
  • Christmas Shutdown: In addition to annual leave allowance. We love Christmas and it's a great time to rest and recharge those batteries!
  • Earn More Every Month: After probation, all employees automatically receive an incremental monthly salary increase, amounting to £500 every year.

What We Do at Angel Solutions…

Angel Solutions creates pioneering web-based software that serves the education industry (teachers, leaders, school improvement officers, education data analysts and more). Most of our products are designed to save people time and deliver powerful data analysis, but that's not all we're about! We also strive to be creative and innovative in everything we do, and want to remain a friendly, close-knit team even as the company continues to grow.

The role of Angel's Development Team is to build powerful web applications using an agile, iterative methodology and embracing new coding techniques all the time.

How to apply

Please Please complete an online application now at angelsolutions.co.uk/jobs. You'll need to give a few quick details, upload your CV and briefly explain why you think you're suitable for the role. We'll contact suitable applicants shortly after the closing date.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or similar!

Please note: We require all employees to undergo regular Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks, because we work with schools and sensitive data.

Life at Angel

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