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Are you passionate about coding and problem-solving? We are on the lookout for a Junior Software Developer (Apps & Integrations) with a blend of technical talent and creativity.
Join us on a Full Time, Permanent basis in our mission to create seamless integration solutions and enhance data accuracy and security and be part of our innovative and inclusive team!
Who are Pobl Group?
Pobl Group are a proud employer of over 2,300 colleagues providing diverse services and making a difference in communities throughout Wales. Pobl is more than just a Housing Association, it’s a multi-faceted business whose range of provision varies from care and support to individuals, through to commercial development activities.
Our team provides services for all these business areas, so you’ll get involved with a very diverse customer base giving a unique opportunity to deliver bespoke services and solutions. We are looking to create transformative solutions that make a positive impact.
What is great about the role?
- Learning Opportunity: As a Junior Software Developer at Pobl Group, you'll have the chance to work with a dynamic team of developers and gain hands-on experience in designing, developing, and implementing applications and integration solutions.
- Collaborative Environment: You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, testers, and project managers, fostering a supportive and learning-oriented environment.
- Cutting Edge Technologies: Get the chance to work with emerging technologies, programming languages, and industry trends to continuously improve your skills and contribute to innovative solutions in software development.
- Valuable Contribution: Your work will directly impact the seamless flow of data and process automation, making a meaningful and beneficial change within the organisation.
Where does the role fit in?
The Junior Software Developer plays a key role in designing and implementing integration solutions, connecting various systems, applications, and data sources within Pobl Group.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, and project managers, to develop integration solutions that align with business and client needs. Your work will enhance data accuracy, security, and overall system performance.
What skills and experience do you need?
To excel in this role, you should have experience with software development methodologies like Agile and Waterfall, as well as a knack for unravelling complex technical challenges.
Prior work within development teams and familiarity with source control systems like Git or SVN is a plus. We value self-motivation, strong communication skills, and an adaptable 'can do' attitude. Whether you prefer collaborating in the office or working remotely, your logical problem-solving abilities and organisational skills will shine.
Proficiency in integration technologies, database principles, and SQL is essential, along with experience managing RDBMS like MySQL, MS SQL Server, or PostgreSQL. If you possess a coding background in C# or similar skills and can show evidence of ongoing professional development, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us in shaping the future of software development!
What are the pay and benefits?
- £38,081 for a 37 hour, full time, permanent position
- Flexible working policies – this role would be both home and office based with regular time spent in our Newport office and occasionally elsewhere including Swansea.
- 26 days holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service
- Pension scheme
- Sick Pay
- Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral)
- Time for Talking – a free counselling service
- Health Cash Plan
- Savings Scheme
- Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes
- Cycle to work and Electric Car scheme
- Eyecare plan
- Give as You Earn charity donation scheme
- Gym and shopping discounts
- Pobl merch - Pobl socks, Pobl hoody and Pobl Bobl hats!
- Training and progression opportunities
What’s FREDIE?
At Pobl Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity at Pobl Group and we encourage you to apply now.
How do you apply?
If you have the skills and experience required to be our next difference maker, please follow the prompts to apply now.
We just need an up-to-date CV, short/ focused cover letter along with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you. We are interviewing week commencing 20th November and this will involve a technical test and a face to face interview.
