Matthew Algie

Based out of the Glasgow head office, this graduate developer role combines Microsoft Canvas PowerApps low-code development with traditional C# and Transact-SQL software engineering to build scalable business applications, automate workflows, and create Power BI dashboards.About us:                     At Matthew Algie, you’ll work with some of the most talented individuals in the coffee industry. You’ll work for an organisation that leads the way in the name of sustainability, gives back to the community and invests in its people. Ethics, passion, integrity and collaboration are at the core of everything we do, from new product innovation for our customers, to projects with our coffee farmers. We believe our continued success is due to great people.  Are you interested in digital technology, development, and data, with a strong eye for problem solving and a willingness to learn? Want to build your skills across low-code platforms, software engineering, and analytics while starting your career? Read on!​Salary: £28,000.00 - £30,000.00 per annum Benefits: 28 days annual leave increasing with length of service, plus 4 public holidays, private pension, healthcare cash plan, employee assistance programme, staff discounts and more!​Overview: The Graduate Power Platform Developer will play an important role in supporting the design, development, and maintenance of digital solutions that integrate business systems and improve data accessibility across the organisation. As part of the UK Data Platform Team, the role brings together low-code development using PowerApps with more traditional software engineering practices, including C#, Transact-SQL, and Power BI. The focus is on delivering secure, scalable, and efficient applications and data solutions that streamline processes and enhance overall operational visibility.In addition, the role contributes to ongoing innovation within the Microsoft ecosystem by exploring and implementing Azure-based and AI-enabled capabilities. This includes supporting the development of intelligent tools, improving automation, and enabling better data-driven decision-making. Overall, the position provides a broad and well-rounded exposure to application development, data integration, and continuous improvement initiatives within a modern technology environment. ​Key Responsibilities: ​• Low-Code Development: Build and deploy custom business applications using Microsoft Canvas PowerApps.​• Software Engineering: Write clean, maintainable C# code to build custom functions, APIs, and integration components.​• Database Development: Design data structures within database and develop Stored Procedures in Transact SQL.​• Data Visualisation: Create clear dashboards and reports in PowerBI to support data-driven decision-making.​• Testing & Support: Document code, run unit tests, and troubleshoot platform bugs alongside senior team members.​• DevOps & Deployment: Work with DevOps to automate infrastructure deployment via CI/CD.Person Specification Education / Qualifications / Training: • Degree level education (Preferably Computer Science/Data Science/Maths/Economics/Business)Experience: Essential • Practical or academic experience coding, preferably using the .NET framework.Desirable: • Working with Microsoft Data Platform.Skills / Knowledge:  Essential:  • Strong analytical problem-solving abilities and clear technical communication skills.Desirable: • C#/Java Experience • Power BI • Relational Database Concepts Personal Attributes: Collaborative Team Player • Able to work collaboratively as part of a team delivering projects. • Desire and ability to express own ideas within a group. • Openness and consideration to ideas and opinions of colleagues. ​Good Communication Skills• Able to effectively work with non-technical business users understanding their business requirements and explaining possible solutions in a non-technical manner. • Able to present and communicate concepts and ideas ​Self-Starter able to work independently• Able to work independently, focus on assigned work and deliver on time with high quality. • Able to independently research topics and develop skills and knowledge using online resources.  Equal Opportunities:We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.Our selection for recruitment does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or gender reassignment status (protected characteristics).

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