Junior Dotnet Developer

<p>We are currently looking for an Junior .NET Developer to join us here at XCM.</p><p>The role is remote with initial meetings and training with the CTO in Newcastle.</p><p>The key skills and attributes we are looking for are:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>2-3+ years experience with .net, C# and SQL (Some of this may be from University projects)</li><li>Excellent problem solving skills</li><li>A passion for self learning</li><li>Fantastic communication skills both written and verbal at all levels</li><li>A hands on "Doer" that is determined to succeed</li><li>Someone who can grow with the role and Company</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Purpose</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Use a range of technologies particularly C# .Net and SQL to provide data integration solutions for Horizon clients.</p><p><br></p><p>Contribute production quality integrations which will be offered as part of core capabilities of the Horizon product, including integrations with well-known platforms.</p><p>Build and implement point-solutions for specific client data integration requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Oversee the entire end to end process of building new integrations from envisaging through to implementation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In support of the primary purpose, key tasks will also include the following:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Integration investigation and proof of concept work, including building integration prototypes</li><li>Contributing towards technical briefing processes</li><li>Development of unit tests</li><li>Backend database development</li><li>Frontend development as skills permit</li><li>Participation in team meetings and supporting colleagues and co-workers</li><li>Estimation of work</li></ul><p>You will have the opportunity to contribute towards externally published SDKs for use by third party developers, including producing documentation and related materials for others to follow.</p><p>You will deal with a broad stack of cutting edge technology and gain invaluable experience with building robust processes for handling data in very large volumes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Experience & Qualities</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is broadly based and would have an interest in front-end as well as back end development, with an emphasis on back end.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Experience with the Microsoft .NET stack (primarily C# and particularly .net core)</li><li>Good knowledge of database architecture and comfortable with SQL.</li><li>Highly IT literate generally and a good problem solver.</li><li>Keen to learn new subjects and keen to keep up to date with new technology.</li><li>A working knowledge of JavaScript and of web technologies including Webhooks, REST, Cookies and similar is an advantage</li></ul><p></p>

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