Junior Software Consultant

Sopra Banking Software is one of the fastest growing global Fintech companies, featured in IDC Fintech Top 100 Rankings We build the technology that powers the world’s best financial institutions, enabling millions of people to access better financial services. Sopra Banking Software is seeking a Junior Software Consultant to join our specialist team in Durham. Working as a Junior Software Consultant you will be a multi-faceted consultant, specialising in Finance as well as in IT. About the role: After initial training on the Banking Software and the Banking Industry, the Software Consultant will be responsible for: · Performing functional and technical analysis · Working on the development and implementation of our “Sopra Banking Platform” software · Developing software code in accordance with customer requirements in conjunction with the software design team · Supporting customer implementations and upgrades · Learning about the banking and finance industry. You will be working in a dynamic environment with a team of highly skilled designers and developers based in Durham, and work closely with our colleagues in Sheffield, India, Belgium and France. Successful candidates will benefit from : · Clearly defined growth possibilities on multiple national and international projects; · Sopra Banking University training available throughout your career; · There will be an initial training period when you will learn the fundamentals of the Sopra Banking Platform. · Attractive financial package including a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits. The candidate: To be a successful Junior Software Consultant you should have some of the following: · Degree educated as a minimum · Be able to apply good logic and problem solve · Experience of working within a commercial environment · Interest or existing experience of working in the finance industry There may be a requirement to travel to other Sopra Banking offices during the initial training period. We offer flexible working however it may be a requirement a fter a period of training to work flexible hours and provide out of hours support. In return you will benefit from: By joining the Sopra Banking Software team you will enjoy our excellent rewards and benefits schemes including a 6% pension contribution, employee share scheme (buy one get one free), an option to buy or sell holiday days,medical insurance, critical illness cover, a health cash plan, and an openness to discussing flexible working arrangements, plus many more excellent benefits. Starting salary of £23,000 - £25,000 p/a About us: We are committed to employing a diverse and creating an inclusive culture where all our people can be themselves and succeed on merit. So if this sounds like a culture you would like to be part of then be assured that we will welcome your application. We believe our people are our greatest asset. We actively encourage the professional development of our employees with on the job training, learning from our subject matter experts, access to our Sopra University e-learning, and the benefit of external training opportunities. As part of our hiring process new employees will be required to pass a confidential consumer credit check and DBS check. This is a straight forward credit check for CCJ’s, bankruptcy and a criminal record check, however if you wish to know more about what is or is not acceptable please ask our recruitment team. This job was originally posted as www.cwjobs.co.uk/job/89049333