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Junior Digital Developer

Posted: 06/05/24
Recruiter:Howdens Joinery
Reference:2756476220
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Developer
Salary:Competitive
Location:Raunds, Northamptonshire
Description: Howdens Joinery are looking for a Junior Digital Developer to join our busy Digital Development Team.

This role offers a confident and engaging junior coder an excellent opportunity to be an integral part of the Digital Development team. Building/maintaining our website and internal systems your technical expertise will help us see projects through from inception to delivery.

Based remotely, with some travel to our site in Raunds, Northamptonshire.

What will I be doing as a Junior Developer?
  • Supporting, maintaining and developing for the Sitecore Content Management and Content Delivery Systems based in Azure infrastructure
  • Developing, implementing, refactoring and testing code (C#, .Net core), following best practices for maintainability, testability and performance
  • Develop and support multiple critical high performance, always-on .Net systems including web applications, REST APIs, Microservices, Azure functions and new technologies
  • Creating releases and deploying code via Azure Pipelines
  • Ensuring that reported issues / bugs are resolved effectively using ITSM tool and Azure DevOps
  • Ensure that all developments are completed in accordance with agreed coding standards and best practices
  • Continual review and improvement of implemented solutions, focusing on performance, efficiency, resilience, security, scalability and usability
  • Actively participating in regular Agile ceremonies such as Stand ups, System Demos, Retrospectives and Refinement sessions
  • Ensure all work is carried out in line with Howdens' aligned Agile methodology
  • Provide expert level support for Trade systems applications

What do I need to qualify for this role?
  • Some experience of C#, ASP.net, ASP.NET core and Node JS
  • A working understanding of ORM technologies, preferably Entity Framework
  • Knowledge of Unit test scripting (ex: xUnit)
  • Understanding of MVVM frameworks
  • SQL Server knowledge including configuration, queries and Stored Procedures
  • Understanding of cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure
  • Good understanding of version control and branching technologies
  • Someone with knowledge or familiarity of a Content Management Systems preferably Sitecore is advantageous.
  • Be able to work closely with stakeholders to understand the business requirements first-hand.

What we can offer you
  • Competitive salary and annual company bonus
  • Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
  • Staff Discount
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For .

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