Software engineer
Job title: Graduate Software Engineer
Department: Information Technology Reporting to: Corporate Systems Manager Grade: 9 Salary: £35,305 per annum Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week Base: Gravesend, Kent Closing date: 1st October Who We Are We are the UK’s biggest port, central to the country’s economy and ambitions for growth. We connect the UK to the world, but we are much more than a conventional port. We are driven by our purpose to protect and improve the 95 mile stretch of the River Thames which is tidal – from Teddington Lock on the border of Surrey, through the heart of London, Kent, Essex and out to the North Sea. The Role The Port of London Authority is expanding its software development team to support the modernisation of critical systems that support the operations of the PLA and keep traffic moving on the River Thames. We are looking for a talented graduate software developer to join the team and help us improve and adapt our internal systems, expanding functionality and ensuring their longevity. You will be working in a small team with direct contact with stakeholders and users. You will have a desire to develop and deliver high quality enterprise business solutions using industry standard tools. You must be familiar with client/server and web technologies and be aware of the principals of database administration. You will have a keen eye for detail, an enquiring mind and good inter-personal skills. Key Responsibilities- Take business requirements from conception to implementation.
- Support development activities such as web and power platform solutions.
- Collaborate with engineers across the department.
- Analyse, define and document requirements to enable specifications to be produced in line with department project management guidance.
- Adhere to software development governance including the maintenance of version control and associated documentation.
- Undertake training and development.
- Work in accordance with agreed service levels, department processes, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of enterprise solutions.
- Knowledge of designing and optimising relational databases.
- Knowledge of web technologies.
- An understanding of server, networking, and cyber security infrastructure.
- A dynamic and self-motivated outlook.
- A commitment to self-development.
- 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
- Generous pension
- Onsite parking with electric charging
- Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Car-leasing scheme (Tusker Cars)
- Access to MyGymDiscounts
Recommended Jobs
Learning Support Assistant
A friendly and inclusive primary school in Ealing is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support pupils with additional learning needs. This is a rewarding role where you can h…
Register Your Interest - Data Analytics Placement
Register Your Interest - Data Analytics Placement Programme Essentials To join one of our 12-month Internships you will be: Currently be an undergraduate studying at University and applying …
.NET Developer
.NET Developer - .NET 9, C#, Blazor, Azure - London (Tech stack: .NET Developer, .NET 9, C#, Blazor, Azure, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Agile, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer)…
Sales Associate
Hublot is seeking a Sales Associate for its boutique in Harrods, Knightsbridge, London. This 12-month fixed-term role involves achieving sales targets, providing exceptional customer service, and main…
Science Graduate Teaching Assistant
Science Graduate Teaching Assistant – Launch Your Teaching Career! Salary: £95–£110 per day | Term-time only | Full-time Location: North London Secondary School Start Date: Immediate Start …
Commis Chef
Job Details We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Commis Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Eurest on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a …
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant Ideal for graduates looking to go into teaching South London Teaching assistant Key Stages 3 and 4. State of the art facilities ASAP start Paid trials or intervie…
Development Manager - London, E3
We’re seeking a passionate and proactive Residential Development Manager to lead the mobilisation of a brand-new, state-of-the-art residential scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongsid…
C# .Net Full Stack Developer
C#.Net Full Stack Developer My client, a leading investment bank is looking for a C#.Net Full Stack Developer to join their team. You'll work on critical financial and regulatory reporting systems …
Live-in Nanny in London, Job ID J1C5CD
A lovely family based in Croydon, London, is seeking a Live-in Nanny to provide dedicated care for their baby, due in March 2026. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with babies and be…