Outcomes First Group Head Office Hiring for Software Developer Job at Bolton, England Full Time

Full Job Description

Location: Bolton

Hybrid Working: Available, can travel to the office as little as once a month

Contract Type: Permanent 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum

About the Role

Could you be our newest Software Developer?

Outcomes First Group is on the lookout for an IT professional to come and join our growing team.

As our Front-End Software Developer, you will modify the software to fix errors, adapt it to new hardware, improve performance or upgrade interfaces. You’ll be knowledgeable in system testing and validation procedures as well as software programming and documentation development.

You’ll work with stakeholders on technical issues including software systems design and maintenance, as well as analysing information to recommend and plan the installation of new features or modifications through testing into a live environment.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Working knowledge of software development methods, integration protocols & web technologies
• Hands-on experience of product configuration management, access control, and resolution of end-user issues resulting from configuration errors/conflicts
• Knowledge of the software development life-cycle and the ability to develop unit testing of code components or complete applications.
• Experience working on a variety of software development projects.
• Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Working knowledge of NodeJS and Reach/Reach native.
• Understanding of database technology such as MySQL/SQL.
• Working knowledge of AWS web services.
• Ability to meet project objectives within product and contract constraints.

We’re looking for an organised, keen, and resilient problem solver, with strong stakeholder management, who wants to provide the best support to their colleagues and get stuck in with problem-solving and develop their skills.

About IT:

With four key functions spanning from Service Desk, Security, Infrastructure, and Projects, our IT team runs on the ethos of promoting from within and building lifelong careers. Working with our highly experienced team, joining us means exposure to a range of problems, solutions, and technologies. We work as one driven unit to ensure that our goal to help build incredible futures for all the individuals who use our services is achieved.

Apply today and our Resourcing Team will be in touch!

About the Group

Outcomes First Group exists to make sure vulnerable children, young people and adults get the opportunities they need, whether that involves providing them with specialist education and residential care or finding them dedicated foster families in which they can thrive.

There are three organisations in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education and Care, National Fostering Group and Options Autism. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

Why work for us?

• Holidays starting at 25 days per annum
• Extensive training suite
• Career development across the Group
• Professional support network
• Pension
• “Your Wellbeing Matters”- access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services
• Employee Rewards Hub – access to discounts, offers, and cashback with 100s of retailers

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.