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    4. Graduate JavaScript Software Developer Bradford 2022
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    Water is the lifeblood of Yorkshire. 5 million customers use it every day, to make a round of brews, clean a mucky pup or get the washing on. 140,000 businesses rely on it to make steel, style hair or brew pints. And behind every river, reservoir and coastline looked after, every brew made, and every business supplied is Yorkshire Water.

    At Yorkshire Water we believe technology holds the key to making the most of this precious resource, and taking care of it, now and in the future. We have a five-year plan that will see us investing heavily in our Technology. Enabling us as department to focus on our capabilities, increase our delivery and responsiveness for our customers and develop skilled Developers.

    The Technology and Change Delivery teams are the experts behind our Technology Strategy, and lead our ability to meet the needs of Customer, Operations and Corporate functions. Responsible for our architecture and delivering Strategies in an Agile way that allows us to harness efficiencies and roll out complex projects and programmes.

    We are now looking for a Graduate JavaScript Software Developer to join us on this journey. This means no two days will ever be the same but as a Graduate JavaScript Software Developer you will need to really own it and can expect your role to involve.

    What will the role involve

    • Develop, test, maintain and support (3rd Line) software solutions, and associated integration, in line with the IT Programme of work.
    • Build API hierarchies & API integration across a number of data sources.
    • Perform a development role in an Azure, DevOps environment utilising JavaScript (React JS, Node.js)
    •  Contribute to the software delivery process which includes:
    • Robust and reliable, fit for purpose and fit for use.
    • Secure in nature – from a Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability perspective.
    • Tested to relevant guidelines and technically fit for purpose.
    •  To a high technical standard and adhere to preferred technology architectures and integrate into end-to-end solutions.

    It goes without saying that we are looking for individuals who are great communicators and comfortable conversing and influencing senior leadership stakeholders. A Graduate JavaScript Software Developer who fosters a culture of excellence by defining and refining methods, standards, governance and assurance throughout everything they do.

    What skills are we looking for

    • You are likely to be a graduate with some relevant commercial or University experience with JavaScript (preferably React JS) and an eye for detail. Even if you only graduated last summer we would still be interested in hearing from you. We can also train in JavaScript if you have excellent software development principles.
    • Experience working with RESTful Services and APIs very desirable.
    • Good level HTML 5 and CSS, including pre-processors such as SASS very desirable.
    • An understanding of Service Oriented Architecture design
    • Familiar with Git and Version Control Systems
    • Build reusable code and libraries for future use
    • Excellent knowledge of documentation, testing and release management principles.

    How we go about doing our job really matters to us. We all care about what we do, so whatever we’re working on we own it and make sure it gets done. We don’t just do this on our own as we know that we’re better together – whether that’s with our colleagues, customers, communities or stakeholders we use the power of people to make amazing things happen. And we’re not afraid to try new things, challenge ourselves and others – we’re always learning as that’s how we’ll improve.

    We’re straight talking, respectful and we get things done with care and compassion, we value, understand and embrace difference. We have heart.

    Although you will have a permanent friendly office to inspire collaborative thinking, and there may be occasions when there is a business need to attend the office (we offer a car allowance to help get you there) we do offer flexible hybrid working arrangements. We appreciate that we all live busy lives and crave now more than ever a good work/life balance, so together we can discuss what this might look like for you as an individual. After all we know we are all good on our own but together there’s no stopping us!

    If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply online and complete the application process. If you could also, please upload an up to date copy of your CV and cover letter outlining which role you wish to be considered for.

    If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance