<div><p>Job Advert</p><p><b>

About Us:</b></p><p>

Skills Federation is a charity representing 19 sector skills bodies, collectively advocating for over 150,000 employers across the UK. These industry-focused organisations support workforce planning, skills development and accreditation across diverse sectors.</p><p>

We are an industry-led expert on skills and business needs and collaborate with our members to inform skills policy. We offer a range of edtech services to support apprenticeships including an End-Point Assessment platform to streamline the EPA process in England and Apprenticeship certification functions in Scotland and Wales.</p><p>

Our vision is for a skills system that fosters industrial growth by providing a talent pipeline, enabling individuals to access fulfilling careers through clear pathways to employment.</p><p>

Our team is spread across the UK, with a friendly, collaborative culture and a strong emphasis on supporting one another. We operate primarily remotely, with quarterly visits to our Edinburgh office for planning and team activities. We are also currently trialling a 4 day working week, reflecting our commitment to wellbeing and work life balance. The successful candidate will be able to join this trial on completion of their probation period.</p><p></p><p><b><br>

About the Role:</b></p><p>

We are seeking a motivated Junior Software Developer to join our growing development team. In this role, you will work closely with the Team Lead and wider Development team to support day to day development activities, contribute to new and existing projects, and provide technical assistance to end users.</p><p>

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their skills, collaborate with experienced developers, and grow within a supportive environment.</p><p></p><p><b><br>

Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>

Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications in line with specified requirements.</li><li>

Participate in peer code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.</li><li>

Carry out testing activities, including functional and regression testing.</li><li>

Write and maintain technical documentation.</li><li>

Assist with team planning, estimation, and discovery activities.</li><li>

Handle support tickets and provide timely end user support.</li><li>

Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues.</li><li>

Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and practices.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>

Skills &amp; Experience Required:</b></p><ul><li>

PHP</li><li>

HTML, CSS, JavaScript</li><li>

Laravel</li><li>

Vue.js</li><li>

MySQL</li><li>

Basic Linux server usage</li><li>

Competent with Git</li><li>

Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail</li><li>

Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team</li><li>

Good communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>

Exposure to Docker</li><li>

Committed to code quality and maintainability</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>

Nice to Have:</b></p><ul><li>

Exposure to RESTful APIs</li><li>

Familiarity with Agile methodologies</li><li>

Interest in DevOps or server administration</li><li>

Understanding or experience with AWS</li><li>

Experience with CodeIgniter</li><li>

Exposure to Terraform.</li><li>

Experience with TypeScript</li><li>

Experience with PHPUnit</li><li>

Experience with GitHub Actions</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>

What We Offer:</b></p><ul><li><b>

Remote working:</b><ul><li>

Remote work with quarterly meet ups in our Edinburgh office.</li></ul></li><li><b>

Professional Growth and Development:</b><ul><li>

Mentorship and professional development.</li><li>

Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities tailored to your role.</li><li>

Real project ownership and growth potential.</li></ul></li><li><b>

Supportive and Collaborative Culture:</b><ul><li>

A team-focused environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.</li><li>

Regular team meetings and one-on-one support to ensure you're well-supported in your role.</li></ul></li><li><b>

Meaningful Work:</b><ul><li>

The chance to make a direct impact on delivering high-quality customer support and shaping the success of our business.</li></ul></li><li><b>

Commitment to Well-Being:</b><ul><li>

A company culture that prioritises work-life balance and supports your well-being both professionally and personally.</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>

Interview Process:</b></p><p>

Our interview process is relaxed, transparent, and focused on understanding how you think and work:</p><p></p><p><b><br>

Initial Informal Chat</b></p><p>

A conversation to get to know you, discuss your experience, and give you an overview of the role and our organisation.</p><p></p><p><b><br>

Project Walkthrough</b></p><p>

You&rsquo;ll be asked to present, explain, or walk us through a project you've previously worked on. We&rsquo;re interested in understanding:</p><ul><li>

The problem or requirement</li><li>

Your thought process and approach</li><li>

Design and technical decisions you made</li><li>

Any challenges you encountered and how you addressed them</li><li>

What you learned and what you might have done differently with hindsight</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>

Mock Code Review</b></p><p>

During the call or meeting, we&rsquo;ll work through a short mock code review together. This is a collaborative discussion (not a live coding test) and helps us understand how you think about code quality, clarity, and maintainability.</p></div>