The University of Birmingham
Birmingham, UK
£30,062 – £31,900
Contract
11 days ago
Description Position Details IT Services Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally…
Junior Developer
95% remote with client visits - preference to candidates in the Midlands
Our client is looking for a talented Junior Developer to join their growing Practice, delivering robust, scalable integration solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working across modern integration platforms, and building solutions that connect critical business systems. You'll work within a collaborative delivery team, designing, developing, and supporting integrations across cloud and on-premise environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and test integration solutions across cloud and on-premise platforms using iPaaS technologies, APIs, and custom development.
Build, configure, and maintain Workato recipes, triggers, connectors, and automation workflows.
Develop clean, maintainable code using Python, Ruby, and other scripting languages to support integrations, data transformation, and custom connector development.
Deliver integrations based on solution designs and technical specifications while ensuring functional and non-functional requirements are met.
Perform unit testing, integration testing, troubleshooting, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and production deployments.
Produce technical documentation including configuration guides, runbooks, and data mapping documentation.
Participate in peer code reviews and technical design discussions to maintain high development standards.
Identify technical risks early and recommend practical solutions to ensure successful project delivery.
Support deployment activities and provide knowledge transfer to client operational teams.
At least 2 years' experience in an Integration Developer or similar technical integration role.
Strong knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, REST and SOAP APIs, webhooks, and message-based architectures.
Experience developing in Python and/or Ruby, with the ability to write clean, maintainable code.
Hands-on experience with at least one leading iPaaS platform such as Workato, MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica, or Azure Logic Apps.
Experience working with JSON, XML, and data transformation techniques.
Familiarity with version control tools such as Git.
A structured approach to testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable Skills
Workato Automation Pro I or Pro II certification.
Experience with JavaScript, Bash, SQL, or other scripting languages.
Knowledge of enterprise SaaS platforms including Salesforce, SAP, ServiceNow, HubSpot, or similar business applications.
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices within integration projects.
Previous experience working within a consultancy or client-facing environment.
Junior Developer
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Description Position Details IT Services Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally…