Junior Software Developer

Junior Software DeveloperPermanent - 40 hours per weekLytham St Annes, Lancashire£32,000 - £36,000 per annum, depending on experienceWe have an exciting opportunity to join Beaverbrooks as a Junior Software Developer within our established Technology team.This role is ideal for someone who has completed a software development apprenticeship, relevant degree or has equivalent practical experience and is looking to develop their career in a commercial environment.Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll help support and improve applications that are important to the day-to-day running of Beaverbrooks, while gaining hands-on experience across software development, cloud technologies, APIs and system integration.Our technology landscape is evolving from long-established systems towards a more modern, cloud-based architecture, giving you the opportunity to work across both legacy and emerging technologies. You don’t need to know everything from day one – we’re looking for someone with a good technical foundation, curiosity and a genuine desire to learn.This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of three days per week based at our office.Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain and improve applications used across Beaverbrooks.Investigate and help resolve application issues and defects.Support and develop integrations between Beaverbrooks systems and third-party platforms.Build and consume APIs and gain experience with REST APIs, web services and messaging.Support the modernisation and progressive replacement of legacy applications.Gain exposure to major technology initiatives including Order Management, CRM, ERP, Point of Sale, Warehouse Management, Payments and Customer Data.Write clean, understandable and maintainable code.Use source control, take part in code reviews and follow agreed development standards.Support testing, CI/CD, application monitoring and automated deployment processes.Work closely with experienced developers and colleagues across the wider Technology team.Continue developing your technical and business knowledge through hands-on experience, learning and training.About BeaverbrooksWe’re a family business, and you can tell that when you get here. It feels like family. Our purpose is to enrich lives and make a positive difference to our colleagues, customers, suppliers and wider community.Established in 1919, now with 82 stores and showrooms across the UK, including 56 Beaverbrooks stores, 22 boutiques featuring brands such as TAG Heuer, OMEGA, Tudor, Breitling and Longines, and 4 Loupe showrooms with Rolex.Our recent recognition includes:Retail’s No. 1 Best Company to Work For – Best Companies 2025Outstanding Company to Work For – Best Companies 2025Employer of the Year 2026 – The UK Jewellery Awards & The Professional Jeweller AwardsAmazing benefits for amazing peopleOur people put so much into Beaverbrooks, and we want to give plenty back. Benefits include:Bonus scheme and regular incentives33 days’ holiday, including bank holidaysAn extra paid day off for your birthdayAdditional holiday for long serviceGenerous colleague discounts, including for family and friendsRecognised qualifications, study support and career progressionWellbeing support and employee & family counsellingContributory pension and life assuranceEnhanced maternity and paternity packagesCharity initiatives supporting causes close to your heartThe Ideal CandidateEssential SkillsCompleted a software development apprenticeship, relevant degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related subject, or have equivalent practical experience.A good understanding of software development principles.Experience with C#, .NET or another modern programming language.Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases.An understanding of APIs and system integration.Experience using source control such as Git.Good problem-solving and communication skills.A willingness to work across both legacy and modern technologies.A strong desire to learn and develop as a software professional.Desirable SkillsCommercial development experience gained through an apprenticeship, graduate role or other junior development position.Experience with C#/.NET and Microsoft SQL Server.Exposure to REST APIs, Microsoft Azure or CI/CD.Experience with VB.NET, Windows Forms or older Microsoft applications.Experience supporting applications in a live business environment.Knowledge of retail or ecommerce technology.Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Dynamics 365 Business Central.Beaverbrooks - The hallmark of amazing peopleREF: INDOFF