Junior Software Developer

Overview

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About the Role

Work closely with senior developers to design, develop, test, and maintain ERP applications used for managing key business operations such as finance, inventory, sales, and procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code under the guidance of senior developers.
• Assist in designing, coding, testing, and deploying new features or enhancements to existing modules using languages such as C#, VB.NET, or Java for Windows-based platforms.
• Build and refine user interfaces using frameworks such as WinForms, focusing on usability and consistency.
• Write and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures to interact with backend database systems (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL), ensuring data integrity and performance for transactional operations.
• Identify, replicate, and fix defects and issues using tools such as Visual Studio Debugger, logging frameworks, and performance profilers.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the team's best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and business analysts.
• Use Git or other version control systems to manage code.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (VB.NET, Java, C#).
• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases (able to write and optimize complex queries, joins, and stored procedures).
• Experience with desktop application development (WinForms, WPF). Familiarity with UI controls, dialogs, form validation, and printing functionalities.
• Eagerness to learn ERP systems and enterprise software development.
• Familiarity with debugging tools.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and improve continuously.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) is nice to have.
• Familiarity with REST/SOAP APIs, testing tools, and reporting tools (e.g., Crystal Reports) is nice to have.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to grow within a global software company, which promotes work-life balance.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Private medical care.
• Income protection scheme.
• Hybrid working model: 4 days a week in the office located in Chesterfield.

About Aptean

At Aptean, our mission is to solve tomorrow's unique challenges today with unrivaled, purpose-built software and superior customer experiences from people who care.

Aptean is a global provider of mission-critical, industry-specific software solutions. Our ERP and supply chain management solutions help address the unique challenges facing manufacturers, distributors, and focused organizations. Over 10,000 highly specialized organizations in more than 20 industries and 80 countries rely on Aptean to streamline their operations.

"At Aptean, our global and diverse employee base is our greatest asset. It is through embracing and understanding our differences that we maximize our success." - TVN Reddy

We are committed to promoting a company culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all employees can succeed regardless of race, gender, or background, which fosters innovative solutions for our customers.