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At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 4th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2023.

We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.

A look into the role

Henderson Wholesale Information Services (IS) Department currently employs over 45 Technical IT Specialists covering the areas of Software Development, Project Management, Network Infrastructure, and Application and Technical Support.

We are responsible for the software development and support of over 70 in-house and third-party systems which ensures the successful operation of our Wholesale business. As such we are looking to recruit an Application Developer to help support both the IS Development Manager and the wider IT Teams in the delivery of our Strategic Project Roadmap.

Core technologies

Our Technology stack is always growing and changing, but here's a selection of what we currently use in some of our applications:

Progress Open Edge, JavaScript, MS SQL Server, Web APIs, Serverless Lambdas, Spring boot, AWS, Azure, Git, Linux, Node JS, QlikView.

This position will be well suited to a candidate who is focused on continuous learning and who is passionate about what they do.

As Junior Analyst Developer you will:

  • Analyse, design, develop, implement and test software solutions.
  • Be focused on the needs of our Internal Customers and offer innovative, high-quality solutions that deliver genuine value.
  • Play a role in the design and development of Systems and integrate third party software solutions.

Skills for success

Joining us as Junior Analyst Developer, the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

  • At least 1 years’ experience in Software Development or Software Support role (may include degree placement year experience).
  • Experience of relational database management systems.
  • Knowledge of SDLC process and methodologies.

The attributes you’ll need include:

  • Willingness to learn new technologies and enthusiasm to learn.
  • High level Analytical skills

Are we right for you?

As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.

  • Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.
  • Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.
  • Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.
  • Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.

The reward

The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days.

You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve. And we will be here to celebrate your success.

Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.

Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.

This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday.

If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClelland would be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer - email joanne.mcclelland@henderson-group.com to get in touch.

Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Tuesday 20th August 2024.

We are an equal opportunities employer.