Newcastle Building Society
Software Developer (Junior)
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Software Developer (Junior)
Software Developer (Junior)
Salary Band: £34,700 - £44,167 (LC2)
About the Role
In this role, you will develop and support software solutions to meet the needs of the Newcastle Building Society (NBS) Group.
You are responsible for:
- Developing high-quality software through independent work and collaboration with a team.
- Analysing business requirements, designing and specifying program changes.
- Coding solutions and providing implementation and post-implementation support within agreed timeframes, procedures and standards.
- Playing a key role in the development of systems requirements within the NBS Group.
Key tasks include:
- Contributing to the analysis, design, and specification of new and existing system changes.
- Supporting system implementation, communication of changes, and ongoing support and maintenance of systems.
About You
- Education: Degree level or equivalent in a related technical or computer science subject.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong foundation in technical programming, including:
- Program design
- Coding in relevant languages
- Working with framework environments
- Applying design patterns
- Advantageous but not essential:
- Familiarity with production platforms (e.g., IBMi and Microsoft .Net)
- Understanding of databases, applications, and the financial services domain
- Strong foundation in technical programming, including:
- Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving, initiative, and analytical thinking.
- Well-organised, methodical, and able to plan and prioritise workload while managing multiple tasks.
- Effective communication—schedule collaborating in team environments.
- Risk-aware and focused on quality assurance, including thorough testing.
- Self-motivated, committed to continuous improvement, and open to change.
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Desirable Experience:
- Previous experience in a junior development role.
- Exposure to Scrum or Agile, multi-disciplinary settings.
- Experience with technologies used by the Newcastle Building Society, including a managed risk culture.
About Us
The Newcastle Building Society Group includes:
- Newcastle Building Society
- Manchester Building Society
- Newcastle Financial Advisers
- Newcastle Strategic Solutions
Our purpose? Connecting communities with a better financial future, reflecting this in our activities. As a member-owned mutual, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity, ensuring all colleagues feel valued, respected, and truly a part of the team.
What Do You Get?
In addition to a competitive above-market salary:
- 35-hour weekly contract
- 25 days holiday annually plus public holidays (proportional increases with tenure)
- Bonus Scheme (annual, 5% on target, up to 10% depending on performance)
- Colleague mortgage scheme and financial advisors access
- Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution) + 4× life assurance and income protection benefits
- Employee wellbeing benefits, including:
- Medicash scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice and Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Above statutory family entitlement (3 months full pay, 3 months half pay regardless of parental status)
- Wellbeing initiatives such as:
- An extra holiday day on your birthday
- Buy and sell holidays
- Two paid volunteering days per year
- Vision for learning and development
- Discounts on high-street and online purchases
- Discounted/subsidised gym memberships nationwide
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
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People at Our Heart
Newcastle Strategic Solutions thrives on placing people at the forefront—our customers, communities, and colleagues. If you join us, we will respect, encourage, and support your growth and ambitions. We believe belonging is at the core of this workplace.
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