Graduate Software Developer

We are looking to recruit a Graduate Software Developer to be based at our Head Office in Welshpool to support in technology operations and contractual data requirements. Helping to drive forward continuous improvement and quality in day to day operations. Working across a variety of in-house development projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Your contributions will help build efficient and visually engaging applications that support both internal operations and customer-facing experiences. Responsible for producing SSRS business intelligence reports from our MIS data.

Main Responsibilities:

• Deliver development work to specification and deadline
• Assist in developing bespoke PHP/MySQL applications or similar
• Create and maintain SSRS reports
• Assist with weekly SQL data quality checks and reviewing data errors ensuring accurate data on our MIS system
• Support and maintain the company's in-house web applications
• Ensuring best practices are used for software development in order to have reliable, secure, efficient, and maintainable web applications
• Any other duties as requested by the Information Technology and Management Information Analyst
• Collaborating with business stakeholders to gather system design and functional requirements

General

• Work safely, consider the safety of others and work within the guidelines stated in the Company's Health and Safety Policy.
• Ensure the security of all Company assets and data
• Work flexibly, to accommodate the fluctuations in data processing
• Represent Cambrian Training at a local and national level to ensure public/provider confidence and maintaining professional integrity and reputation.
• Provide information and intelligence to support the preparation of reports and briefings to the board and other governing bodies.
• To comply with the Company's Safeguarding policies at all times
• To comply with the Company's Equality policies and legislation
• To support the organisations core values
• Attend any relevant training / personal development programmes

• A degree in Computer Science or similar
• Competence with PHP, HTML and CSS
• Understanding of MySQL or MS SQL databases and SQL queries
• Excellent problem solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• A willingness to learn new digital tools and develop personal skills

Desirable

• Experience in deploying web applications with AWS
• Experience with the Linux terminal command line interface
• An understanding of RESTful APIs and backend development
• Proficiency in JavaScript and modern frameworks (React, Vue, or similar)
• A Valid UK driving licence would be advantageous but not essential

Salary up to £30,000.00 per annum depending on knowledge, skills and qualifications

• Generous annual leave entitlements of 25 days per annum in the first year of employment increasing to 28 days per annum after 12 months service, plus additional bank holiday entitlements
• Company Sick Pay Scheme on completion of the probationary period
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Ongoing CPD opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Staff uniform and laptop provided

Cambrian Training Company is a leading work-based learning apprenticeship provider, delivering high-quality apprenticeships across Wales for over 30 years. We are an employee-owned Company where the employees have a stake in the success of the business. Our mission is to engage with all young people, learners & employers by developing the skills of individuals through learning, and to thrive through training and development. We have gained an enviable reputation throughout Wales for delivering high-quality training and development programmes.