Junior App Developer

at  Orbit

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Orbit team in Telford as a Junior App Developer. This is a hybrid role.
The role of App Developer is responsible for helping the team design, develop and maintain high quality applications and forms for mobile, tablet and web.
The projects that will be worked on will be created within rapid development tools, such as Microsoft PowerApps, and will be used across the business to help drive productivity and solve business needs.
The role requires a strong individual with an aptitude for problem solving, ability to estimate time taken to achieve set goals and the ability to work independently or as part of team, escalating any identified issues appropriately and in a timely manner.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Data analysis, collection and management
• Problem-solving
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to comb through fine data as well as being able to step back and look at the bigger picture
• Good knowledge of SQL
• Good knowledge of MS Excel
• Ability to quickly learn new applications, processes and procedures

DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of coding languages, including JavaScript and SQL
• Experience of designing user interfaces and use of Rapid Development Platforms (such as PowerApps)
• Ability to work conscientiously, independently and to tight deadlines
• A high level of initiative and motivation
• Willingness to aptitude to learn quickly
• Strong problem solving and fault-finding skills
• Good communication skills, both oral and written

• Adapting the design of applications to new designs when necessary
• Developing new applications to aim the requirements of the business
• Reacting to problems and correcting and bugs within applications.
• Assist and provide insights in relation to document change control processes
• Combine elements of technical design and progression through build to testing and execution