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Junior Software Developer

Leeds ICD
4 weeks ago
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Junior Software Developer – Internal Systems Support

Salary circa £30 to £33k subject to experience

Full Time

Leeds, West Yorkshire - Must live within a commutable distance

Our client is a market leader in the hotel furniture industry, working with clients such as Hilton, De Vere, Holiday Inn & Crowne Plaza.  With a Head Office and 60,000 sq.ft factory located just 10 minutes from Leeds City Centre, they make high specification, bespoke hotel furniture.  Their ethos is to provide a highly professional working environment with challenging and rewarding projects and opportunity for ongoing personal development.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Junior Developer to join our internal software team, supporting and maintaining a wide range of custom-built business tools that are critical to the daily operations of our manufacturing company. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Leeds, ideal for someone with strong Excel/VBA skills who is eager to learn and grow in a hands-on, business-focused development environment.

You'll be responsible for supporting end-users, maintaining and improving existing Excel-based systems, and helping to document and future-proof our internal tooling. You will work closely with our Senior Developer to ensure smooth day-to-day running of our systems.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Senior Developer on larger projects, such as system upgrades or automation initiatives
Work with internal stakeholders to gather feedback and improve usability of tools
-Help build and maintain internal documentation, user guides, and technical SOPs
Respond to internal support requests related to Excel-based tools and internal systems
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Excel formulas, VBA macros, and user workflows
Maintain and document existing spreadsheets, automation scripts, and data processes
Assist in refactoring and improving legacy code for maintainability and performance
Essential skills and experience required: 

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, data handling, and reporting.
Solid understanding of VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) for automation and UI enhancement.
Comfortable working with large, complex spreadsheets used in live business processes.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on support issues.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to support non-technical users
Desirable (but not essential) Skills

Experience with SQL or connecting Excel to external data sources.
Familiarity with Power BI, Power Automate, or scripting languages.
Understanding of manufacturing, production planning, or ERP environments.
Experience writing technical documentation or user guides
Basic Familiarity with AI and how it can be applied to business operations
If you are hard working with a flexible can-do approach, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief technical assessment and interview.
We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible, but will wait for the right candidate.

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