Junior Software Engineer

at  Horwich Farrelly Solicitors

Junior Full Stack Developer
We are looking for a Junior level Software Engineer with a desire for a Full Stack skillset to help design, develop, test, and provide maintenance of high-quality software to meet business and customer needs. The role will require some office attendance to our Manchester or London Offices.
What do I need?
The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to grow and learn, striving to write high-quality code that meets requirements and acceptance criteria, satisfies customer needs, and strives for simplicity, clarity, and testability.
You will also have strong problem solving and analytical skills with an eagerness to learn and an ability to excel in a fast-paced environment while maintaining good attention to detail.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Experience in one or more coding languages (e.g. C#, Javascript)
Experience with development IDEs, such as Visual Studio.
Basic understanding of software development lifecycles.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Growth mindset and a willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and frameworks.
Additional skills (desirable)
Experience of working with and configuring CMS systems.
Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD principles and practices including automated testing
Experience supporting vendor software packages e.g. Sharedo, Visual Files
What will you be doing?
This is a key position within our IT Development team helping us grow as we migrate from legacy systems and build new and exciting digital solutions. You will be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, with an understanding of best practice and development methods.
Initially focused on our digital transformation, utilising drag and drop tools provided through the UI to create new workflows, document templates and email templates, with end-to-end smoke testing of these configurations prior to QA handoff. Utilising JavaScript and other development tools for the complex custom configurations.
The role will evolve with opportunities to grow and learn, utilising a C# and frontend development skillset for the realignment and optimisation of our existing suite digital products, to the development and delivery or new and exciting digital applications.
You will help improve performances of existing software by diagnosing and resolving critical issues, and you will assist in the preparation and maintenance of technical documentation. It is required to adhere to architecture, design, implementation and security standards and best practices and when necessary, you will participate in code reviews following guidance and instruction from senior team members.
You will be passionate about how technology can help deliver business results and has a restless curiosity in emerging technology trends coupled with an innovative flair for developing new concepts.

“This role offers a great opportunity for an ambitious developer to take the first steps in their digital career. With experience ranging from graduate to 3 years, you will have a desire to learn and write the best possible code and solutions, to help drive the technical maturity of the team. You will be given support in your role from the wider team and encouraged to use a portion of your week for personal development. This in turn will help to improve you and the services we offer at HF. This is a great opportunity to join and grow in a multi award-winning firm”.
What’s in it for you?
We have a strong reputation for developing and nurturing employees and there are many opportunities for progression for you to have a rewarding and prosperous career at HF.
We are not your stereotypical corporate law firm. We offer flexible working and have a relaxed dress code - you can be yourself at work! We offer hybrid working and flexible working hours for all.
We continue to place a firm emphasis on investing in our people and promoting internally, from paying for professional subscriptions to offering learning and development grants for further study, we are always looking to invest and grow our people.
We’re always looking to recognise and reward our people for the work they do. Here are just a few of the benefits you will have access to as part of our team:
25 days’ annual leave (in addition to Scottish public holidays), increasing to 30 days with service
Private healthcare provision
Company pension scheme
Enhanced parental leave
Cycle to Work scheme
Life insurance and income protection
Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service
Season ticket loans
Professional subscriptions paid
Flu vouchers
Bonus scheme
About the company
HF is one of the UK’s leading providers of legal and handling services to the general insurance sector. Established in 1969, the firm currently provides legal services to 12 of the UK’s 20 largest motor insurers in specialist areas such as counter fraud, large & complex injury, motor and casualty services, recoveries, costs and credit hire.
Sounds great! What next?
If you are ready to apply, the button is below. If you don’t have an updated CV or just want a bit more information about the role first, please get in touch with me for more information – recruitment@h-f.co.uk
If HF feels like a place where you can belong, we’d love to learn more about you. Once you’ve submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include an initial call with one of our team - followed by a virtual interview.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we’re passionate about inclusive hiring approaches.
When you apply, you’ll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we’ll do our best to support you.
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