Junior IBMi Software Developer

Junior IBMi Software Developer

Salary Band: LC2 £ 34,703

As a Junior Software Developer you will play an important role in designing, developing, and supporting our core banking platform to meet the evolving needs of the Newcastle Building Society Group. Working in a collaborative and agile environment, you will be involved throughout the full development lifecycle, from understanding business requirements and shaping technical solutions to coding, testing, implementation, and ongoing support.

You will work closely with colleagues across the business to analyse requirements, assess the impact of proposed changes, and contribute to the design and specification of enhancements to our core banking platform. With a customer‑focused mindset you will ensure solutions are delivered to a high standard, in line with agreed timescales, governance requirements, and development best practices.

We are looking for a motivated and inquisitive software professional passionate about technology and enjoys solving complex problems. You will bring a strong technical foundation, ideally supported by a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience, along with an eagerness to learn and develop within a collaborative environment. You will have experience working within a development team and be comfortable contributing to projects in Agile or Scrum‑based environments.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills will allow you to assess requirements, identify effective solutions, and understand the wider impact of technical change on systems, users, and business processes. The ideal candidate will be well‑organised, able to manage competing priorities, and deliver high‑quality work within agreed timescales. Excellent communication skills are essential, enabling you to work effectively with technical colleagues, project teams, and business stakeholders.

A good understanding of software development principles, programming languages, frameworks, and design patterns is essential. Experience with database and application technologies and knowledge of the IBMi operating system would be advantageous. Exposure to financial services technology environments and an appreciation of working within a managed risk framework would also be advantageous.

• 35 hour weekly contract
• 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service – pro‑rate)
• Bonus scheme (paid annually) – on target 5%, up to 10% depending on performance
• Colleague mortgage scheme and access to our financial advisors
• Pension scheme – up to 9% employer’s contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection
• Well‑being benefits, including medicash scheme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Above statutory family leave entitlement – 3 months full pay, 3 months half pay regardless of gender or route to parenthood
• One extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Option to buy and sell holidays
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Broad range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on a range of high street and online retailers
• Discounted/subsidised gym memberships nationwide
• Recognition initiatives to reward top performance

Newcastle Building Society Group is an inclusive, member‑owned mutual committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage applicants to showcase their full potential throughout the recruitment process.