Crowder Consulting is a professional business of consulting engineers, software developers and data analysts. As an SME we are one of a kind in the global water industry, having been at the leading edge of developing innovative consultancy, data and field services solutions for water network management for over 30 years. Our focus is the support of our UK and International water operator clients with advanced solutions and high-quality services for their network management, leakage and NRW reduction initiatives.
Our flagship Netbase System is a data rich hub that acts as a Digital Twin of our client water operators' networks, with a suite of best practice applications providing source to tap insights for network monitoring, operation, optimisation, management and regulatory reporting. Our cloud-based Netbase Digital Services Platform extends the value and insights of the Netbase data Hub, providing advanced web-based technologies and solutions supporting innovative analytics, operational, field services and leakage activities.
Established in 1985, the growing team of over 120 employees are at the heart of what Crowder does, which is why the business is proud to have been Investors in People accredited since 2004, a testament to the company's commitment to developing all personnel. Crowder benefits from a longstanding dedicated workforce, and continued growth plans provide superb career opportunities within the business.
We are looking for junior software engineers or computer science graduates to join our development team and help drive forward the ambitious roadmap for our cloud-based solutions and services. We want candidates who are enthusiastic about the latest software trends and technologies and have a willingness to learn, progress and grow within the team.
Job Overview
We are looking for junior software test engineers or computer science graduates to join our development team and help drive forward the ambitious roadmap for our cloud-based solutions and services. We want candidates who are enthusiastic about the latest software trends and technologies and have a willingness to learn, progress and grow within the team.
What We Do
- Provide innovative solutions to the water industry
- Develop cloud, enterprise, web and mobile solutions
- Integrate, process, and analyse data from many corporate and third-party systems
- Design complex data science and advanced analytics solutions
- Develop extensive reporting, data mining and visualisation tools
- Employ cloud and other cutting-edge technology to solve real industry problems
What's Involved?
- Involvement in the end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle
- Requirements analysis, test planning, design, implementation, execution and closure
- Creation and maintenance of appropriate QA documentation and processes
- Research new testing technologies and best practices to bring innovation to our processes
Desirable Skills
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Degree level education in relevant subject or equivalent education or experience
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Appreciation of the Software Development Life Cycle and Software Testing Life Cycle
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Exposure to any of the following:
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Modern programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, C# etc)
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SQL & Database technologies (relational, document, key-value, graph etc)
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Web technologies (REST APIs, HTML, Postman, etc)
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Cloud platform technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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Analytical problem solving, with excellent attention to detail
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Eager to learn and adapt and grow professionally
What We Offer
You will receive a starting salary of £25,000 or higher depending upon your experience, skills and qualifications, alongside additional benefits including an employer contributory pension scheme and annual leave entitled that increases with length of service.
Employed on a permanent contract, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with flexibility available around start times between 8am and 10am and finish times between 4:30pm and 6:30pm when business requirements permit.
Our company offices are in Birkenhead and are easily accessible in a central location with great transport links. There are hybrid working options available with a split of on-premise and home working.