Manchester - Junior Developer - Elevate Programme

Junior Developer

• Elevate Programme
• Manchester Hybrid - starting summer 2026 Location: Manchester, hybrid Start Date: 21 August 2026 Contract: Full-time, with strong potential for progression Experience: 0 to 3 years of development experience The Opportunity Join the Elevate Programme and build your development career with a major technology consultancy. We are hiring Junior Developers with 0-3 years of experience for a Manchester-based programme starting in July 2026. You will join Vantage Point Global, complete structured technical training, and then land within a large technology consultancy where you will work on real client delivery, enterprise systems, workflow automation, and digital transformation projects. This is a strong opportunity for developers who want more than a narrow coding role. You will learn how modern businesses design, build, configure, automate, and improve the systems that keep large organisations running. You will receive structured training, coaching, and ongoing development support, with clear room to progress into more senior roles, including developer, platform specialist, technical consultant, or solution delivery.

Your Role

Develop, configure, test, and support enterprise technology solutions Work with structured workflows, data models, business rules, forms, integrations, and automation logic Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions Write clean, maintainable code and configuration Support testing, defect resolution, documentation, and release activity Work closely with senior developers, technical leads, business analysts, and client stakeholders Learn how large consultancies deliver technology change across complex client environments Build confidence in enterprise platforms, integration patterns, and low-code/pro-code delivery Contribute to a team where curiosity, ownership, and learning matter What We’re Looking For We are looking for developers with a strong technical foundation and a learning mindset who can grow into specialist enterprise platform roles.

You should have: Up to 3 years of development experience, either on personal projects or in the workplace Good knowledge of JavaScript or another object-oriented programming language A clear understanding of software development fundamentals Experience working with APIs, databases, data structures, or web applications Confidence debugging issues and working through technical problems logically An interest in automation, workflow tools, enterprise systems, and digital transformation A practical, delivery-focused mindset Good communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Comfort learning new tools, platforms, and ways of working Strong attention to detail when working with requirements, data, testing, and documentation Useful Experience You do not need to have experience with every item below, but exposure to some of these areas would be helpful: JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C#, Python, or similar HTML, CSS, front-end development, or web application development SQL, relational databases, data modelling, or reporting REST APIs, integrations, JSON, or XML Workflow automation, business process tools, CRM, ERP, ITSM, or case management systems Agile delivery, Jira, Confluence, Git, CI/CD, or testing tools Client-facing consulting, technical support, or business analysis Requirements gathering, documentation, testing, or defect management Who This Would Suit This role would suit a new graduate or someone who has already started their development career and now wants a clearer route into consulting, enterprise technology, and long-term progression.

You might be: A junior developer looking for more structured development and mentoring A software engineer who wants to move closer to enterprise systems and client delivery A technical analyst with strong coding or scripting ability A developer who enjoys solving business problems, not only writing code Someone who learns quickly, asks good questions, and wants a career with room to grow Programme Benefits & Progression You will join a structured development pathway with: Technical training before deployment Ongoing professional qualifications and certifications Coaching and support from Vantage Point Global Exposure to a major technology consultancy environment Real client delivery experience from early in the programme Development into a specialist enterprise technology skillset Clear progression routes into senior developer, technical consultant, platform specialist, or delivery roles Health cash plan coverage Cycle to work scheme Why Join?

This is a chance to move from junior development into a high-demand area of enterprise technology. You will build skills that are used across major organisations: workflow design, automation, systems configuration, integration, testing, stakeholder engagement, and technical problem-solving. You will not be left to sink or swim.

You will receive structured training, support, and coaching while gaining real consulting experience with one of the UK’s leading technology organisations. How to Apply Please submit your CV and answer a few screening questions through our careers portal. We are especially interested in seeing examples of practical development experience, project work, GitHub links, portfolio work, or examples of systems, tools, or automations you have helped build or support.

V antage Point Global is a fully committed Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.