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We are seeking a skilled, quick-learning Junior Developer with good initiative and enthusiasm for coding to join our small in-house development team. The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of software engineering fundamentals, with expertise in building robust solutions using various technologies and languages - especially Power Platform, with good demonstrable knowledge of either .Net or Java and some experience with XML, REST API and ETL processes highly desirable. As a Junior Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining applications that meet the needs of our organisation. You will report directly to the head of Software Development who will ensure you are mentored and can access training to develop into a Full-Stack Developer here at Active Care Group as part of a personal development roadmap.

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements.
• Design and develop scalable applications and solutions using several languages and packages.
• Design, build and maintain Power Apps and Power Automate workflows.
• Implement user-defined forms (UDFs) in our electronic patient record system to enhance system functionality and performance using XML and JavaScript.
• Working with our in-house expert to learn about ETL processes using our industry leading tools
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to incorporate best practices into projects.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and maintenance.

Skills and Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of/proficiency in a markup type language such as XML
• Building Power Apps and Power Automate flows using Power Platform
• Basic database querying and using SQL
• Strong experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Good knowledge of C# and .NET and/or Java
• Good knowledge of using APIs and web services to integrate applications.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Adaptability to learn new technologies and tools quickly.

Education and Experience

• Provable experience as a Developer/similar role or an excellent portfolio.
• Certification in relevant technologies is a plus.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience of building Power Apps or power Automate flows.
• Demonstrable experience in using markup languages such as XML.
• Demonstrable experience using .NET, C# or Java.
• Strong proficiency in front-end and back-end development technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

Desirable:

• Track record of working on full software development lifecycle projects.
• Certification in relevant technologies or platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
• Previous experience in the healthcare industry.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group