Our client, a leading organisation in the IT sector, is seeking a passionate Junior Developer to join their team in London. Our client's mission is to be both the Technology Partner and Employer of Choice to the UK General Insurance market. People are placed at the heart of this mission, and diversity, equality, and inclusion are central to everything they do.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hands-on delivery of software working as part of a cross-functional delivery team.
- Advocating and implementing improvements in working practices.
- Staying aware of emerging market trends and proposing new technologies and techniques.
- Collaborating with internal and external customers to provide a leading software development service.
- Engaging with customers in technical requirements workshops, daily stand-ups, bi-weekly demos, and customer handovers.
- Proactively picking up tasks to ensure project completion.
- Delivering new customer requirements quickly, reliably, and efficiently.
- Contributing to a continually improving Agile software development framework.
- Liaising with Business Analysts, Developers, and QA teams to establish requirements and resolve operational issues.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
- GCSE Maths and English pass level 4 and above (essential).
- Educated to degree level (advantageous).
- An IT qualification or certification (advantageous).
- Microsoft Professional Qualification (advantageous).
- Certified Scrum Master (advantageous).
Experience:
- Understanding of programming using either Java, Microsoft technologies, web or proprietary technologies (essential).
- Experience of working on production software applications and databases (essential).
- Proven ability to implement designed solutions in conjunction with the broader delivery team (essential).
- Experience of working in an agile environment (advantageous).
- Knowledge of the general insurance or financial services industry (advantageous).
Skills:
- Demonstrable programming and problem-solving skills (essential).
- Strong communication and collaboration skills (essential).
- Willingness to test code and write unit tests (essential).
- Agile delivery skills, such as Scrum or Kanban (advantageous).
- Proficiency in Microsoft, Java, and proprietary technologies (advantageous).
Aptitudes:
- Balancing technical/architectural fit with delivery of business goals.
- Self-motivation and drive to complete tasks.
- Methodical and disciplined approach to tasks.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Aptitude for problem-solving at all levels.
- Ability to learn, absorb, and implement new ideas or technologies quickly.
- Capability to create and drive technical innovation.
- Ability to apply past experience and knowledge in a new context.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work within a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
- Engagement in meaningful projects that impact the insurance market
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Inclusive, fun, and fulfilling work environment
If you are a motivated Junior Developer looking to advance your career in a dynamic and inclusive IT environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative team in London.
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