Overview

Here at the Mick George Group, we are currently recruiting a Junior Software Engineer to join the Technology department.

Location: Mick George Head Office - Huntingdon

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

Pay: To be discussed during interview.

Benefits:

• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 28-Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Company benefit platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Internal training and Career development

Who is Mick George?

One Man, One Tipper, One dream, may seem a distant memory, but the dream is very much a reality, as we find ourselves approaching 40 years since the business started trading.

Now operating over 600 HGV vehicles from over 40 separate sites, employing more than 1,000 local people, gives an indication of the scale to which the business has evolved over the years and explains why the Mick George Group has grown to become one of the leading suppliers to the Construction Industry in the heart of East Anglia and East Midlands.

Our aim is to ensure that we provide the highest possible standards to each and every stakeholder that comes in to contact with any aspect of our business, whether that be as an employee, supplier, customer or other.

Role Purpose

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a Junior Software Engineer with a can-do attitude to join our dynamic Technology team. This role is ideal for an aspiring developer looking to build a strong foundation in software engineering. You will work within an agile team that values problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous learning. The role provides the opportunity to contribute to real business-critical projects while supporting both internal development and technical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and maintain business software solutions
• Write clean, well-structured, and efficient code using modern software development practices
• Investigate and resolve escalated technical support queries
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying and suggesting enhancements to existing systems
• Support both front-end and back-end development using C#, .NET, SQL Server, and optionally TypeScript.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for internal use
• Support development activities aligned with the Mick George DevOps lifecycle
• Assist with the support of deployed applications in both test and production environments
• Adhoc tasks within the department as required

Key Skills

• Solid understanding of C# and the .NET Framework
• Exposure to Microsoft SQL Server and writing basic SQL queries
• Experience in troubleshooting system issues
• Interest or experience in full stack development including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Willingness to learn multiple programming languages and frameworks
• Strong self-motivation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to develop high-quality, reliable, and scalable software

Beneficial

• Familiarity with ASP.NET, TypeScript, or other modern web technologies
• Understanding of REST APIs and software testing practices
• Awareness of source control systems such as Git
• Exposure to cloud services (e.g., Azure) & DevOps principles

The Mick George Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. The company seeks to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community at large and values the individual’s contribution irrespective of sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, colour, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin.