Junior Application Developer

Location :
Office, hybrid or remote (1 week induction in office)

Accountable to :
Head of IT (Operations)

DBS Eligibility :
Basic DBS check and Social Media/Adverse Media checks

Under the guidance and mentorship of senior IT colleagues, the Junior Developer will support the development, testing, maintenance and improvement of Thirtyone:eight’s internal applications, public-facing websites and cloud-based systems.

This role is designed to help an early-career developer apply and grow their computing knowledge in a practical setting, gaining experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Azure, APIs, testing, documentation and secure software development while contributing to high-quality digital services that support the organisation’s safeguarding mission.

• Purpose-driven work:
  Everything you do helps protect children and vulnerable adults.
• Flexible working options:
  Balance your life and work with hybrid arrangements.
• Professional growth:
  Opportunities to learn, innovate, and lead.
• Supportive culture:
  Join a friendly, collaborative team that values your ideas.

If you love solving problems, building tools that people actually enjoy using, and want your work to have a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

• Support the development, testing, maintenance and improvement of Thirtyone:eight’s internal applications, gaining practical experience of the full software development lifecycle.
• Assist with the development, testing, maintenance and content support of Thirtyone:eight’s public-facing websites, helping to ensure they remain accessible, reliable, secure and user-focused.
• Provide first-line technical investigation and support for application-related queries from staff and external customers, escalating more complex issues where appropriate.
• Support the monitoring and maintenance of cloud-hosted systems and related infrastructure, developing practical knowledge of Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform and associated services.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation, user guidance and training materials to support colleagues in using applications and digital tools effectively.

• Support the configuration, development, testing and maintenance of Thirtyone:eight’s Dynamics 365 environment, helping to ensure systems remain reliable, secure and aligned with business needs.
• Assist with the development, testing, maintenance and content support of Thirtyone:eight’s website, helping to improve usability, accessibility, availability and security.
• Review, update and improve technical documentation for Dynamics 365 business processes, Power Automate flows, business rules, integrations and related configuration.
• Assist with gathering, analysing and documenting business requirements for future Dynamics 365, Power Platform and website enhancements.
• Support the day-to-day use and improvement of the IT ticketing system, including investigating issues, documenting solutions and helping to enhance workflows and reporting.
• Assist with month-end processes for billing, renewals and reminders, helping to monitor system outputs, identify issues and support timely resolution.
• Contribute to the design and improvement of future application architecture, integrations and interfaces, working under the guidance of senior IT colleagues.
• Contribute to test planning, test execution and quality assurance for application changes, and participate in code, configuration or design reviews where appropriate.
• Support the monitoring and administration of cloud services including Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Cloudflare, escalating risks or issues where required.
• Work collaboratively with the IT Department, colleagues across the organisation and relevant suppliers to deliver effective digital services and learn from experienced technical colleagues.
• Undertake routine Microsoft 365 administration tasks for user and access changes, following agreed procedures and liaising with third parties for more complex activities.

• Ensure all work supports and promotes the values and ethos of Thirtyone:eight as a Christian…