Associate Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer to support the design, development and maintenance of scalable software applications, integrations and business intelligence solutions. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced software engineers to develop services and applications using Java and .NET (C#), contribute to system integrations and build and maintain Power BI reporting solutions that enable informed business decision making. This role will provide an excellent opportunity to develop software engineering expertise while contributing to reliable, secure and high-quality digital products. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain scalable software applications, app components, and services under guidance from senior team members
• Assist in building, maintaining and enhancing reports, dashboards and data models to support business reporting needs
• Contribute to the design, development and implementation of app integrations, APIs, backend services and data exchange processes with databases, cloud services and third-party systems
• Develop, test and support user-focused, reliable and maintainable software features, fixes and enhancements for downstream users and systems
• Maintain software quality, security, performance and coding standards, including validation, error handling, logging and quality controls
• Monitor application and app execution performance, and support the investigation, troubleshooting and resolution of software, integration, reporting and data discrepancy issues
• Support the delivery of operational, reporting and customer-facing technology solutions
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, senior engineers, architects and other stakeholders to understand requirements and build scalable solutions
• Follow established software engineering standards, best practices and development frameworks
• Support deployment, release and CI/CD activities for software and reporting solutions
• Assist with performance tuning of apps, services, database queries and reports
• Participate in code reviews, testing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Produce and maintain technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with security, data protection and regulatory requirements
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation and retrospectives

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Qualifications

• ​​​​​Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or experience within a related discipline.
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or Azure Developer Associate certification (desirable).
• Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification (desirable).
• Relevant software development, cloud or business intelligence certifications are advantageous
• 1 to 3 years of experience in software engineering, application development, business intelligence or related technical roles, gained through commercial experience, internships or academic projects
• Foundational Java and/or .NET (C#) development skills.
• Working knowledge of Power BI report development, dashboards and data modelling concepts
• Good SQL skills and understanding of relational databases
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycles and application architecture
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Good communication, stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to software quality
• Good documentation and technical writing skills
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn modern software engineering technologies and practices

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to cloud platforms and services, such as Microsoft Azure
• Familiarity with REST APIs, web services and application integration patterns
• Understanding of software testing, secure coding and quality assurance principles
• Exposure to DevOps practices and source control platforms
• Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies

Additional Information

Working Pattern and Location

• 40 hours per week 
• Based in Warwick 

Package

• Salary up to £35,000 per annum
• Other company benefits include:
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Company contributory pension plan
  • Cash back health care scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Car salary exchange scheme

• Potential to progress within the company, with global opportunities updated regularly.

With over 5,000 employees based in more than 80 countries across the globe, our teams provide industry leading expertise that spans:

• Consumer Engagement
• Parts, Accessories & Service Performance
• Actionable Insights
• Repair Optimization & Compliance
• Learning Solutions
• Distribution & Sales Performance

Our proven track record means that we now partner with almost every car manufacturer on the market.

MSX is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, neurodiversity or other personal characteristics and backgrounds, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, or marital and parental status. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.