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    4. Junior Software Developer Sports Content and Messaging Manchester 2023
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    A technically minded Junior Software Developer to work on our content applications combining a love of sport and software development.

    The team operates as a full stack team. Core skills within the team are C#, Typescript and Golang, and we would like you to have solid experience in at least one of these technologies. The tech stack also covers SQL, .Net, MVC, Web API, Nodejs, HTML5 and CSS 3.

    As a Junior Developer joining the Sports Content and Messaging team you will be part of a supportive and driven team of highly skilled developers focusing on a specific area of sport, where you will specialise and become an expert in your field.

    This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.

    Preferred skills and experience

    • Graduate or commercial experience in .NET web development such as C#, ASP.NET MVC or ASP.NET Web API.
    • Experience with HTML5, CSS3, native JavaScript and jQuery.
    • Familiarity with SQL Server (2012 or later), as well as IIS configuration and management.
    • Proactive and willing to contribute ideas and passionate about software development and technology.
    • Degree educated in IT related degree with a minimum final grade of 2.1.
    • Strong problem solving abilities with a high attention to detail.
    • Knowledge of SASS and TypeScript.
    • Understanding of responsive user interfaces.
    • Familiarity with the Jira issue tracking system.
    • Experience using the Git version control system.

    Main Responsibilities

    • Expanding your knowledge in C# and .Net applications and services.
    • Working with technologies such as C#, .Net and MS SQL.
    • Developing, maintaining and enhancing the trading applications, with the guidance and support of your team.
    • Learning to use a number of relevant additional development tools and skills to improve the development process.
    • Investigating issues and drive performance improvements.
    • Developing your skills with Git version management and Jira issue management.

    The benefits of working with us

    • Bonus Schemes
    • Recognition for your performance and hard work.
    • Company Pension
    • Preparing you for later life with a top pension.
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Supporting the wellbeing of you and your family.
    • Eye Care
    • In a digital world, we help take care of your vision.
    • Income Protection
    • Your income is protected, just in case.
    • Life Assurance
    • Peace of mind for your family in any eventuality.
    • Tax Free Childcare Scheme
    • A bit extra in your pocket to help with your little ones.
    • Life Events and Long Service
    • To celebrate your big occasions, dedication and hard work.

    Hillside (Technology) Ltd opened our North West office in 2016 in the heart of Manchester’s buzzing city centre. In recent years the city has become a hub of technology and creative industries.

    Our location

    • Often described as the UK’s second city, living costs in Manchester are around 30% cheaper than London.
    • Our office has plenty of public transport nearby, including trains operating around the country and the Metrolink.
    • Manchester is passionate about sport and has two Premier League football teams.
    • Full of fantastic restaurants and shops, from Spinningfields to the Northern Quarter, there is lots to see and do.

    What we get up to

    Our Manchester office is home to part of Hillside (Technology) Ltd's Software Development family as well as additional technology units. We work closely with our other Technology sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Bulgaria to deliver our first class product.