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Role Overview
This role is based in our Head Office in Margaret Street, London, and sits within the Insight & Data department.This is a great opportunity for a talented and ambitious graduate in software engineering or web development to spearhead the creation of analytical applications for one of the world’s leading real estate companies.Savills Insight & Data department are expanding their web development capabilities, to support our market leading Operational Capital Markets (OCM) division in the development of analytical tools and capabilities.To apply for this position, please submit your CV and evidence of past work (e.g. personal websites, Git Repo, etc.), specifying the job role in the title and stating your salary expectations, to Andrew Smith ().Please note, we will use your personal data to respond to your application. For further details, or to view our Privacy Notice or Group Equality & Diversity policy, see our website - savills.co.uk. Savills is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
Key Responsibilities
Working alongside data managers and analysts, the successful applicant will be using React to design, develop and deploy bespoke applications to meet internal and external client reporting needs. As a result, the role requires a working understanding of the following: Web application (Design and Development), CSS, JS, Node, and SQL. Full stack experience is also welcomed, particularly with a Python based API. Experience of Azure App Services also being beneficial.The successful applicant will have an interest in new technologies, with an ability to self-teach and also to communicate their knowledge to others.They must have good communication skills, work well as part of a team and have an appreciation of basic design & UX principles.
Key Skills
- Knowledge of Figma, and Leaflet, MapLibre or equivalent webGIS would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of Azure SaaS, PaaS &/or IaaS would also be advantageous.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development or other related discipline.
- Good analytical, trouble-shooting and problem solving skills.
- Good understanding of database principles and data structures.
- Good understanding of software development methodologies, processes, and principles.
- A strong appreciation of UX/UI principles.
- Understanding of Business Intelligence, dashboard and reporting tools such as PowerBI, Tableau,Qlik, Looker or Logi Analytics would be advantageous.
- Positive under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational and work prioritisation skills, managing multiple tasks through to completion.
- Ability to use initiative to troubleshoot and offer alternative solutions.
Grade Responsibilities
- Understands responsibility for own personal and professional development and strives to deliver a quality service.
- Demonstrates personal commitment to client (internal and external) delivery.
- Builds positive relationships with colleagues.
- Aware of potential disrupters and seeks opportunities to make improvements.
- Has a good level of awareness of the business and its place within the market.
Team Overview
- Savills OCM advises clients in the Build to Rent (Multifamily and Single Family), Private Rented Sector (PRS), Student Accommodation (PBSA), Co-Living, Senior Living, Healthcare, Hotels and Self-Storage sectors, across the UK and Europe. For further information about OCM, please click here (https://services/investment/operational-capital-markets.aspx).There are currently more than 150 professionals in the division and we have significant growth ambitions.If successful, you will be part of shaping some of the fastest growing, most exciting sectors in real estate.Benefits:
- Company mobile phone
- Company laptop
- Training and qualification costs covered
- 25 days annual leave
- Pension scheme – Royal London
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- ShareSave - Save As You Earn share option scheme
- Interest free season ticket (travel) loan
- Employee discounts - save money using MyRewards, with thousands of discounts and offers
- Sports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton & Squash)
- Employee Assistance Programme – A 24-hour, confidential support service available to all staff
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- The opportunity to join one of our Diversity and Inclusion Groups
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