Associate Software Developer

KBS Maritime Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic joint venture company is seeking an Associate Software Developer to join their Digital Solutions team in Portsmouth. The role involves building web applications and APIs, working within an Agile environment, and receiving mentorship from senior developers. Ideal candidates will have an understanding of web fundamentals and be proactive in their learning. This entry-level position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of holiday and an enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible parental benefits

Continued professional career development

Qualifications

• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Results-driven with a focus on team success.

Responsibilities

• Develop web applications and APIs under mentorship.
• Write clean, well-documented code.
• Contribute to Power Platform applications.

Skills

Understanding of HTTP

API design principles

Basic experience with Azure Pipelines

Job description

Job Title: Associate Software Developer

Location: Portsmouth (HM Naval Base)

Service Area: Information Management and Technology Department

Hours of Work: 37 Per week

Salary: £31,000 – £,000

What you’ll be doing as the Associate Software Developer:

You’ll join our Digital Solutions team, and be part of an Agile team, learning to build web applications and APIs whilst receiving mentorship and support from experienced developers.

You’ll learn to develop and maintain web applications using JavaScript and other modern languages, contributing to Power Platform applications under guidance from senior team members. Writing clean, well-documented code, building RESTful APIs and understanding web fundamentals (HTTP, JSON, REST).

You’ll have:

An understanding of HTTP, REST, JSON, and API design principles and basic experience with Azure Pipelines.

About you:

This entry-level role is ideal for someone who is proactive, results-driven and eager to develop their strategic thinking skills. You’ll enjoy taking initiative, learning new things and playing an active role in supporting team success.

You’ll get:

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
• Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
• Continued professional career development
• Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
• 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Application process:

For all queries, please contact [e-mail] in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

About Us:

At KBS Maritime, we’re not just another company –we’re an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.

With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that’s unlike any other.

By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK’s National Defence and Security. But it’s not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.