Vantage Point Global

Junior Developer - Elevate Programme - Manchester Hybrid - starting summer 2026 Location: Manchester, hybrid Start Date: July 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 As a Junior Developer, you will: 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. Vantage 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.

A prominent UK-based technology firm is looking for Junior Developers and Developers for 24-month hybrid assignments in Belfast. Candidates will engage in hands-on development, working in teams with seasoned engineers on Java microservices, Kubernetes, Azure, and React Native. This opportunity is part of the Elevate programme, designed to nurture early careers in technology. Successful applicants will enjoy continuous training and beneficial health programs as well as potential for permanent placement with a banking client after assignment.

Location: Belfast (hybrid) Assignment Length: 24 months, with strong potential to join the banking client permanently at the end of the assignment. About the Elevate Programme Elevate is Vantage Point Global's early careers development programme. You join Vantage Point Global, complete structured training, then deploy into a tier 1 banking client on a two-year assignment. The Opportunity We are hiring Junior Developers and Developers (0 - 3 years of experience) for 24 month assignments in Belfast. You will work in delivery pods alongside experienced engineers. You will learn modern engineering practices through hands on delivery, pairing, code reviews, and day to day coaching. Core Technologies We Need Java back end developer, Spring Boot microservices Kubernetes configuration and management, including Helm scripting Cloud Azure capabilities, including Terraform React Native, shipping to iOS and Android What You'll Do Build, test, and support Java microservices using Spring Boot Develop and maintain Kubernetes deployments and Helm charts Deliver Azure infrastructure using Terraform Build React Native features for iOS and Android Work in a pod model with senior engineers, product, and QA Participate in code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing What We're Looking For Junior Developer Strong fundamentals in software engineering and debugging Some experience with Java, cloud, containers, or mobile development through work, study, or projects Curious mindset and comfort learning from others Developer (up to 3 years experience) Professional experience delivering production software Hands on delivery in at least two of the core technologies above Confidence working with CI/CD and production support Able to take ownership of features within a pod How to Apply Apply with your CV and by answering a few questions. Include GitHub, app store links, or a portfolio in the cover letter if you have them. Benefits Ongoing training and development support through one to one coaching and access to online training services Health cash plan coverage Cycle to work scheme Vantage 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.

Vantage Point Global is looking for a Junior Developer to join the Elevate Programme in Manchester, starting in July 2026. This full-time role involves developing enterprise technology solutions while receiving structured technical training and support. The ideal candidate will have 0-3 years of experience and a strong foundation in JavaScript or similar. This role offers a clear progression path into more senior technology positions in a major consultancy environment.

Vantage Point Global is seeking a Principal Engineer to create innovative engineering solutions that drive exceptional customer outcomes. In this role, you will work with software engineers to design and develop software products focusing on automation, performance, and security. Responsibilities include providing oversight on engineering solutions, mentoring teams, and ensuring that software products meet technical and business requirements. This position demands extensive experience in software development, agile methodologies, and cloud solutions.

Join us as a Principal Engineer As a Principal Engineer, you'll be creating great customer outcomes via engineering and innovative solutions to existing and new challenges, and technology designs which are innovative, customer centric, high performance, secure and robust. You'll be working with software engineers in the production and prototyping of innovative ideas, engaging with domain and enterprise architects to validate and leverage these in wider contexts, by incorporating the relevant architectures. We'll also look to you to design and develop software with a focus on the automation of build, test and deployment activities, while developing the discipline of software engineering across the business. What will this comprise of? Defining, creating and providing oversight and governance of engineering and design solutions with a focus on end-to-end automation, simplification, resilience, security, performance, scalability and reusability Working within a platform or feature team along with software engineers to design and engineer complex software, scripts and tools to enable the delivery of bank platforms, applications and services, acting as a point of contact for solution design considerations Defining and developing architecture models and roadmaps of application and software components to meet business and technical requirements, driving common usability across products and domains Designing, producing, testing and implementing the working code, along with applying Agile methods to the development of software with the use of DevOps techniques Providing technical leadership, mentorship, and people development to build high performing engineering teams What are we looking for? You'll come with significant experience in software engineering, software or database design and architecture, as well as experience of developing software within a DevOps and Agile framework. Along with an expert understanding of the latest market trends, technologies and tools, you'll bring significant and demonstrable experience of implementing programming best practice, especially around scalability, automation, virtualisation, optimisation, availability and performance. What will you gain? A challenging role that will see you design and engineer software with the customer or user experience as the primary objective The opportunity to actively contribute to our architecture, design and engineering centre of excellence, collaborating to improve the bank's overall software engineering capability Gain valuable stakeholder exposure as you build and leverage relationships, as well as the opportunity to hone your technical talents Qualifications: A strong background in leading software development teams in a matrix structure, introducing and executing technical strategies Good understanding of the finance domain and investment banking products, with the ability to convert complex business requirements into robust, well architected technology solutions Significant and demonstrable experience of test-driven development and using automated test frameworks, mocking and stubbing and unit testing tools A background in designing or implementing APIs The ability to rapidly and effectively understand and translate product and business requirements into technical solutions Practical experience designing, building, or operating solutions on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Oracle A background of working with code repositories, bug tracking tools and wikis Vantage Point Global is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Things you need to know: To apply, you'll need to provide us with a CV and answer a few initial questions. We'd like to make you aware that if you have not heard back from us within three weeks of the date of application that we will not be progressing your application.

Grant Management Analyst - Elevate Programme for early careers talent (12 - 24 months) Location: Belfast city centre, 3 days/week onsite Start Date: June/July 2026 Join our Elevate Programme and help fund real projects, protect public money, and keep decisions fair and evidence-based. You will work across multiple live schemes, learn the full grant lifecycle, and build strong operational and analytical skills that transfer into wider operations, risk, compliance, and programme delivery roles. You'll play a critical role in how decisions get made. You'll turn applications, evidence, and reporting into clear stories and recommendations. You'll spot risk early and fix issues before they become challenges. You'll improve how schemes run, so good applicants move faster and weak submissions get handled consistently. What the Role Involves Guiding applicants through requirements and reducing back and forth through clear answers. Assessing applications against published criteria and funding rules, and documenting your rationale. Writing sharp assessment summaries for decision panels, including risks, gaps, and recommendations. Tracking delivery against milestones and outputs, and chasing what is missing. Analysing recipient financial and performance reports, and testing whether delivery matches commitments. Running several grant processes at once, and keeping them on track to deadline. Identifying delivery, financial, and compliance risks, and escalating with options and evidence. Building strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders. Finding process fixes that reduce risk, improve quality, and speed up turnaround. What Success Looks Like You manage your own caseload and hit scheme deadlines by month 1-3. You produce assessment reports that panels can act on quickly. You keep records audit ready and easy to follow. Faster and cleaner decisions for panels, with fewer follow up questions. Better applicant experience through clear guidance and consistent outcomes. Stronger scheme controls through early risk identification and tighter reporting. Process improvements that cut cycle time or reduce rework. What We're Looking For We're open to recent graduates, early-career candidates or professionals looking for a new challenge. You should bring: Clear writing and confident communication. Strong analysis and attention to detail. Ability to interpret rules and apply them consistently. Sound judgement, with the confidence to escalat early. A continuous improvement mindset. Grant lifecycle experience, especially in government or public sector delivery, is a plus, as is exposure to due diligence across different applicant types. Spotlight and or Creditsafe experience is brilliant but not essential as you'll receive all the training you need for the role. Programme Timings and Ways of Working First interviews will be held virtually. Final interviews: in person in Belfast city centre in May and June 2026. The first 4-6 weeks of in person training take place in central Belfast - candidates will be required to attend the office up to 5 days per week. After training, the role becomes hybrid, with 3 days per week in the Belfast office. Programme Benefits & Progression Alongside your starting salary, there will be a performance review every 6 months and a potential salary uplift at 12 months. Ongoing training and development support through one to one coaching and access to our award winning trainers. Health cash plan and cycle to work scheme. Opportunity for conversion into a permanent role at months. Clear progression options into senior operational roles, specialist streams (compliance, risk, transformation). Why Join? Be part of a high growth team that values development and long term career goals. Gain early responsibility and direct exposure to operational excellence in a professional services context. Build a solid foundation for a career in client operations and claims. Vantage Point Global is a fully committed Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.