Junior Software Engineer
Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.
We now have an opportunity for a Junior Software Engineer to join our team.
Here’s what the role looks like:
Join our team as a Junior Software Engineer to develop and maintain a variety of software applications using our Microsoft technology stack. In this role, you will:
- Develop and maintain web applications using C# and .NET framework and SQL Server, to produce API’s, MVC and Blazor applications
- Utilise Visual Studio and Azure to build and deploy scalable applications
- Collaborate with experienced developers and product managers to understand requirements and deliver solutions that align with business goals
- Produce high quality solutions, complete with automated test suites using technologies like nUnit and Playwright
- Implement and maintain features in existing applications, maintaining high quality standards
- Participate in code reviews
- Assist in the documentation of software solutions
- Have the opportunity to work across public and private sector projects
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Suitable professional experience may supersede this
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, especially in C#
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with .NET frameworks and web technologies including MVC or Blazor
- Proficiency in using SQL Server and developing database-driven applications
- Familiarity with Azure or an equivalent
- Experience with additional Microsoft technologies such as Azure DevOps
- Exposure to front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Understanding of software development life cycle and agile methodologies
Growth Opportunities:
This role offers a clear path for career advancement, with opportunities to move into senior positions or specialise in areas like application architecture, DevOps process, or cloud solutions.
- Skill Development: Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and tools in the software engineering field
- Collaborative Environment: Work in a team-oriented setting, collaborating with experienced professionals and learning from their expertise
- Impactful Work: Contribute to the development of software solutions that drive business decisions and strategies
- Innovation: Be part of a dynamic and innovative team that values creativity and continuous improvement
At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.
We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.
In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:
Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.
A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes.
At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.
If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.
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At Sword, a recognized leader in business technology solutions for the Energy, Public, and Finance sectors, we are on the lookout for a passionate Junior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to dive into the world of software development where you'll wield your C# and .NET expertise to create engaging web applications and APIs. You'll find yourself collaborating with skilled developers and product managers, all while using innovative tools like Visual Studio and Azure to launch scalable solutions. Emphasizing quality, you'll incorporate automated test suites using nUnit and Playwright, ensuring the highest standards in our projects. Whether you are enhancing existing applications or participating in code reviews, your contribution will be instrumental to our partnership approach that aims to solve real business challenges. With a solid foundation in object-oriented programming and a desire to grow, you'll find that this role not only offers a pathway to develop your skills but also an ecosystem where your ideas are valued. Plus, you can look forward to impactful work, collaborating on projects that drive strategy and decision-making. If you’re ready to jump into a collaborative environment where innovation and growth go hand-in-hand, Sword is the perfect place to cultivate your software engineering career!
Sword has 2,200+ (after disposal) IT/Digital & Software specialists present over 5 continents to accompany you in the growth of your organization in the digital age. As a leader in technological and digital transformation, Sword has a solid reputa...
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