Job Description:

Graduate Application Developer

Based at Head Office, Dunfermline

CR Smith is Scotland’s number one home improvement specialist and with over 50 years’ experience, it is an established and well-trusted household brand.

Rated excellent on Trust Pilot with nearly 6000 reviews and voted the best company in the UK in our sector by consumer champion Which, customer experience and service are at the heart of everything we do.

We provide state of the art, thermal efficient products which are in higher demand than ever before. Every product is made to order on short production lead times, creating a complex and fast-moving environment. CR Smith supplies a broad portfolio of customers, from homeowners, housebuilders, trade organisations and social housing organisations across Scotland.

Due to continual growth, we have an immediate vacancy for a graduate who wants to develop their skills in the exciting and evolving world of technology.

Reporting to the Head of IT, the role will require you to:

• Use your problem-solving abilities to create new technological solutions
• Produce technical reports and make recommendations
• Build efficient and scalable solutions that improve communications for all stake holders
• Streamline work flows on desktop and mobile platforms
• Develop and maintain Microsoft SharePoint systems including PowerApps and PowerBI.
• Using our DB2 database, create interfaces to Microsoft applications including SQL
• Maintain existing legacy software, developed in the IBM RPGLE environment
• Have an understanding of network infrastructures and cyber security principles would be an advantage

Requirements for the role of Graduate Application Developer are:

• Degree in IT related subject
• Excellent Communication skills
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
• Have a strong customer focus and initiative to drive your own success
• An eye for detail
• Active team player
• UK driving license would be beneficial

For the right candidate, this exciting opportunity includes full training on the latest IBMi development software platform and is office based due to the importance of the role within the company.

What we offer

• Competitive salary – up to £32,000 dependant on experience
• Pension
• Company incentives
• Latest advanced technology
• Extensive technical training
• Full use of company resources and internal support across the business to allow dedication to the role required
• External continuous professional development courses available
• Excellent career opportunities and mentoring schemes

Please note this role is based from our head office in Dunfermline. This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday with hours of work 8.30am – 5pm. Please only apply if you are to commute 5 days per week.

As part of the onboarding process the successful candidate must provide valid Right to Work documents, two positive references and complete a criminal background questionnaire