IT Graduate

We are recruiting for a new our IT Graduate to join the team for 2025. The role is focused on contributing to the development of our internal systems, including hands on coding, testing, and producing user documentation, with the aim over a three-year period to become a Developer with our IT team. This is a entry level role, but you’ll need a degree in computer science of a related field, or be able to demonstrate hands on coding experience and to be happy to work out of our office in Carlisle. We are committed to developing our business in the Cloud, and you will get the opportunity to develop in Amazon Web Services using NodeJS or Python, and using low code tools like Appsmith, and Zapier. Our data and reporting is all in Postgres, GraphQL and Power BI.

The successful candidate will be eager to learn and be prepared to grow with our business whilst upskilling themselves on the technologies that we use. We are committed to your career development and broadening your skills in technology, and you’ll get:

• A Pluralsight Account (With over 2500+ online courses covering everything from AWS to Zapier).
• 5 dedicated training days for you to focus on upskilling and trying new technology.
• A healthy hardware budget for a quality laptop.

• Code, build and test small serverless or no-code applications to automate tasks.
• Work closely with the team to understand their needs and scope the solution necessary to inform their decisions and can explain technical detail.
• Build automated test cases, and test data sets for areas of the system.
• Effectively evaluate and analyse data across the business.
• Design and document business processes from flowcharts to simple user instruction guides.

This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week.
These hours will be worked Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm

• You will hold a degree in either Business Management, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science
• Problem-solving and technical skills to get to the heart of issues.
• Investigate complex problems and develop solutions which combine business ideas and technology.
• Experience of software development whether in business or as a hobby.
• Happy to work in ‘Virtual teams’ cross functions.
• Ability to think critically, consider the benefits and limitations to different solutions.
• Working knowledge of database design and management.
• Time management, efficient and well organised, your own project manager.
• A strong attention to detail

Any hands-on experience of any of the following will be beneficial:

• Coding Experience in any of JavaScript, NodeJS, Python, PHP, or Typescript.
• Serverless / No-Code Applications like AWS Lambda/Step Functions, Zapier.
• CRM platforms e.g. Zoho CRM, Hubspot, Zendesk, Salesforce etc.
• Microsoft Reporting Technologies including Power BI or Power Apps.
• Data Processing & Modelling tools like: R / PowerQuery SQL.

Everything we do is fast, from our broadband to our growth. As a national broadband provider, headquartered in Carlisle, we can offer stand-out candidates a range of opportunities across the UK. We are challenging the other providers when it comes to true Full Fibre, delivering our own dedicated fibre-optic network with a unique cable to the home (FTTP), offering some of the fastest broadband products at low, low prices. Customers love our product, our simple packages and our transparent pricing. We believe that we are helping to bring digital transformation to the UK and offering the UK a better choice for broadband.

With millions of pounds of investment, our independent company is making waves in the industry and in communities from Aberdeen to Brighton. Now is the perfect time to join one of the fastest growing companies on an exciting journey, future-proofing broadband connectivity for homes and businesses for years to come. Apply today and join the Grain revolution!

Employment with Grain Connect Ltd is subject to satisfactory references and other verification checks (including basic DBS check where applicable) that may be a requirement of your role. Reference and/or other verification requirements applicable to your post will be advised to you during the recruitment process.

Dedicated to fostering inclusivity and diversity, our company takes pride in our commitment to equal opportunities.