Associate Software Engineer

Company Description MSX International is driving the mobility of tomorrow. We operate in over 80 countries and support the automotive industry with smart, digital, and sustainable solutions. With us, you can actively shape the future of mobility – an exciting sector that never stands still. We offer an innovative working environment with flexible, hybrid options, and consider our employees to be our greatest asset: diverse, committed and always ready to break new ground. Are you looking for variety, development and real impact? Welcome to MSX. Job Description We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer to support the design, development and maintenance of scalable software applications, integrations and business intelligence solutions. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced software engineers to develop services and applications using Java and .NET (C#), contribute to system integrations and build and maintain Power BI reporting solutions that enable informed business decision making. This role will provide an excellent opportunity to develop software engineering expertise while contributing to reliable, secure and high-quality digital products. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain scalable software applications, app components, and services under guidance from senior team membersAssist in building, maintaining and enhancing reports, dashboards and data models to support business reporting needsContribute to the design, development and implementation of app integrations, APIs, backend services and data exchange processes with databases, cloud services and third-party systemsDevelop, test and support user-focused, reliable and maintainable software features, fixes and enhancements for downstream users and systemsMaintain software quality, security, performance and coding standards, including validation, error handling, logging and quality controlsMonitor application and app execution performance, and support the investigation, troubleshooting and resolution of software, integration, reporting and data discrepancy issuesSupport the delivery of operational, reporting and customer-facing technology solutionsCollaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, senior engineers, architects and other stakeholders to understand requirements and build scalable solutionsFollow established software engineering standards, best practices and development frameworksSupport deployment, release and CI/CD activities for software and reporting solutionsAssist with performance tuning of apps, services, database queries and reportsParticipate in code reviews, testing and continuous improvement initiativesProduce and maintain technical documentationEnsure compliance with security, data protection and regulatory requirementsParticipate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation and retrospectives Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or experience within a related discipline.Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or Azure Developer Associate certification (desirable).Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification (desirable).Relevant software development, cloud or business intelligence certifications are advantageous1 to 3 years of experience in software engineering, application development, business intelligence or related technical roles, gained through commercial experience, internships or academic projectsFoundational Java and/or .NET (C#) development skills.Working knowledge of Power BI report development, dashboards and data modelling conceptsGood SQL skills and understanding of relational databasesBasic understanding of software development lifecycles and application architectureStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesGood communication, stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills within cross-functional teamsStrong attention to detail and commitment to software qualityGood documentation and technical writing skillsProactive attitude and eagerness to learn modern software engineering technologies and practices Desirable Skills Exposure to cloud platforms and services, such as Microsoft AzureFamiliarity with REST APIs, web services and application integration patternsUnderstanding of software testing, secure coding and quality assurance principlesExposure to DevOps practices and source control platformsKnowledge of Agile delivery methodologies Additional Information Working Pattern and Location 40 hours per week Based in Warwick Package Salary up to £35,000 per annumOther company benefits include:25 days annual leaveCompany contributory pension planCash back health care schemeLife assuranceCar salary exchange schemePotential to progress within the company, with global opportunities updated regularly. With Over 5,000 Employees Based In More Than 80 Countries Across The Globe, Our Teams Provide Industry Leading Expertise That Spans Consumer EngagementParts, Accessories & Service PerformanceActionable InsightsRepair Optimization & ComplianceLearning SolutionsDistribution & Sales Performance Our proven track record means that we now partner with almost every car manufacturer on the market. MSX is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, neurodiversity or other personal characteristics and backgrounds, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, or marital and parental status. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.