Job Ref: 214023681

Date: 2021-06-21 14:16:23

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Junior IT Software Developer
Location: Home Based
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Full time, Permanent
DEKRA Automotive is a talented team of people that bring out the best in a business. Our products and solutions are imaginative, built upon decades of combined automotive-industry experience and delivered with a passion.
We are a key service provider to the automotive industry and now have an exciting opportunity for a Junior IT Software Developer to join our team.
As a software developer, you will work in a lean UK team integrated into a larger EMEA team.
Developing our existing client facing web software and mobile platforms will be your lifeblood, while contributing towards system enhancements and participating in the development process.
There will be an opportunity to input into the technologies and methods used to program the systems. The role will also encompass testing and quality control of delivered products.
Key Duties of the Junior IT Software Developer:
* Maintain and improve the performance of existing applications and relational databases
* Recommend improvements to existing software programs as necessary
* During the software development lifecycle, participate in the choice of technologies, design and programming of software systems to ensure that they are delivered in line with the specification / business needs
* Develop and implement new software programs as required
* Test and maintain software products to ensure strong functionality and optimisation
* Provide platform & application support across all DEKRA web software applications and mobile apps
* Author and format technical documentation appropriate for the intended audience
Customer Service and teamwork:
* Good, clear, confident use of language, in person and over the telephone essential
* Provide professional and effective support to internal and external customers, exceeding expectations
* Communicate courteously by telephone, email and face to face, building positive relationships, responding to and progressing issues and queries to a successful conclusion at the earliest time
* Speak positively, enthusiastically and professionally about the company its products and services
* Work as an active member of the DEKRA IT team in a flexible and supportive way, demonstrating departmental standards
* Collaborate on software projects supporting the regional service divisions ensuring alignment with group standards
* Work in collaboration with other departments within DEKRA automotive to identify any process improvements and improve standards, efficiency and profitability
Preferred experience and qualifications:
* A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Maths/Scientific, Engineering or equivalent
* At least 2 years’ commercial experience in a web software development role
* Demonstrated knowledge of relational database architecture and design
* Must have technical experience of MS SQL Database and related tools including complex queries
* Flexible and willing to accept a change in priorities as necessary
* Demonstrated understanding of projects from the perspective of both client and business
* Solve complex problems with real-world technical ‘best practice’ solutions
* Excellent troubleshooting skills, polished communication, interpersonal, analytical and reporting skills
This is an exciting opportunity for someone in a similar IT software developer role who wants to join and progress within a forward thinking, customer focussed organisation.
If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience, please apply today by sending an up-to-date CV and covering letter (including your current salary package and expectations) by clicking on “APPLY” today!
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