Head Ahead

Junior Software Engineer 

About us


Head Ahead is a young and ambitious ServiceNow Partner. We have a proven track record of successfully
delivering ServiceNow implementation projects for a number of high-profile customers.


We're looking to grow our team of software engineers to pursue exciting and emerging opportunities in the U.K
ServiceNow market and have several openings available.


Our objective is to become a key player in Software Delivery Services in the IT Service Management industry. To
support our ambition, we are looking for team members who are ambitious, professional, hard-working, team
players, and are keen to push boundaries.


Successful applicants will not necessarily have ServiceNow experience; however, you should be aware of the
platform and have a desire and passion for technology. You will be able to demonstrate an aptitude to have or
develop software engineering skills.


Opportunity:


You will be working as part of a Software Team responsible for the delivery of new ServiceNow projects and providing support to a high-profile user base for our clients.


Personal and Professional Development Potential:


You will be in constant pursuit of excellence and will be working in a supportive and nurturing environment. We
believe that learning never stops, and the company is committed to providing continued development
opportunities with the successful candidate expected to gain relevant technical certifications for the role. This is
a great opportunity to build a long-term rewarding career in the industry.


This is an office-based role in Grantham, Lincolnshire. You will be collocated with more experienced team
members, which will help you to maximise your learning and growth. We do operate a hybrid working model but
you need to be based at a commutable distance from the office.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Work within the established engineering process framework
  • Provide support to the existing user base.
  • Estimation and planning
  • Platform configuration and customisation
  • Peer reviews
  • Testing
  • Code promotion
  • Documentation
  • Occasional travel to client offices. This may include overnight stay

 

 

To join us in this exciting time, we’re looking for people with the following


Essential knowledge and experience:


  • Excellent technical aptitude
  • Strong logic and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in Java/ C#/similar programming language
  • Web Fundamentals
  • SQL & Data Modelling
  • Systems development basics
  • Good team player
  • Self-driven and willingness to go the extra mile
  • Willingness to learn, work outside your comfort zone and excel
  • Quality focused - commitment to build defect free deliverable within the agreed timescales
  • Strong communication skills - verbal and written
  • Proficient in MS Office

 

 

Desirable:


  •  ServiceNow Knowledge
  • A degree (or equivalent) in software engineering or related technology field.
  • JavaScript, JQuery & AngularJS or ASP.NET MVC
  • Understanding / experience in a consultancy environment.

 

 

Other Requirements:

 

  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • You must be able to clear BPSS and Security Clearance process
  • Right to work in U.K

 

 

Business Hours, holiday and location:

 

Hours : Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5:30 PM

Holidays: 21-25 days (depending on the length of service) excluding Bank Holidays

Location : Grantham, Lincolnshire


Benefits:


  • Salary – market rate
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Profit sharing
  • Relocation costs


Please email us your CV and your contact details if you are interested in this opportunity at: recruitment@head-ahead.com