Junior Software Developer - Heron Foods : Job Details

Discover Your Next Opportunity: Junior Software Developer at Heron Foods

Location: Remote / Hybrid (with occasional visits to Melton, East Yorkshire)Salary: Circa £35,000 per annumBenefits: A comprehensive package designed to support your career and wellbeing!

Why Heron Foods?Heron Foods is one of the UK’s fastest-growing discount food retailers. With over 340 stores currently in operation, we have ambitious plans to open an additional 20 stores in 2025. As part of the B&M retail group, we’re a company on the move, committed to innovation and excellence. To build on our success, we need talented individuals like you to help shape our future.

As a Junior Software Developer, you’ll join a forward-thinking team in a thriving business where your skills will directly impact our retail operations and growth. If you’re passionate about creating high-quality software and excited by the prospect of contributing to one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

The Role: We’re seeking an ambitious Junior Software Developer to join our team. This role is ideal for individuals who are innovative, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about learning new technologies.

Reporting to the Software Development Manager, you’ll work in a collaborative and friendly environment, using agile development practices and modern technologies to design and develop retail operations software. This software will be deployed in a microservice environment in our in-house data centres, ensuring scalability and efficiency across our growing operations.

This is a full-time role that is primarily home-based, with occasional visits to our head office in Melton, East Yorkshire. You will be provided with all necessary equipment and software to succeed in the role.

What You’ll Need:

• At least one year of experience with C# and .NET 6 (version 6 or later) is essential.
• Knowledge of WPF, Blazor, and SQL Server is beneficial but not mandatory.
• A passion for developing innovative software that delivers measurable business impact.

What We Offer: At Heron Foods, we value and support our team with a range of benefits, including:

• Generous Leave: 30 days of holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays (increasing with long service) and the option to purchase additional days.
• Staff Discounts: 10% off in both Heron Foods and B&M stores.
• Wellbeing Support: Free, confidential assistance for personal and financial concerns, plus 24/7 GP access for you and your family.
• Professional Development: A full Pluralsight subscription and opportunities for training and skill development.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to BenefitHub for deals on everyday purchases, dining, family days out, and financial services.

Fast-Paced and Rewarding: This is an exciting time to join Heron Foods. As part of our Software Development Team, you’ll be developing systems that make a real impact on our retail operations. Your role will be dynamic and rewarding, with opportunities to work on innovative solutions and grow alongside the company.

Apply Today: Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers. Apply today and start your journey with Heron Foods!

At Heron Foods, diversity is at the heart of our values, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.