2 days ago
Reading, United KingdomEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Follow a structured learning path in AI-assisted development using Visual Studio, GitHub Copilot and Claude while pairing with senior developers.
- Complete supervised development tasks and progress toward independent AI development work.
- Own AI-assisted validation checks as manual verification becomes automated.
- Groom and prioritise the Public View backlog and coordinate with the product and development teams.
- Write release notes, communicate product updates and data loads to customers, and track trials toward conversion.
- Capture customer feedback and contribute it to the product roadmap.
- Verify and validate NHS Oversight Framework and ICB metrics against current national specifications each publication cycle.
- Maintain verification checklists, log and triage exceptions, collaborate on fixes and confirm fixes before release.
- Keep current with changes to NHS Oversight Framework and ICB specifications.
- Contribute to internal demonstrations, documentation and knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- A degree, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in a technical, data or analytical discipline, or demonstrable self-taught ability.
- Some exposure to programming or scripting such as Python, C#, JavaScript or SQL, with enthusiasm for learning AI-assisted software development.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking data against written specifications.
- Good numerical and analytical skills, including comfort working with spreadsheets and data.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for customer updates, release notes and technical explanations.
- Ability to manage a split workload, maintain a backlog and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
- Collaborative approach, willingness to ask questions and accept feedback, and ability to work in a small team.
- Familiarity with NHS performance data or the NHS Oversight Framework is advantageous.
- Exposure to GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, Visual Studio or Git is advantageous.
- Understanding of agile product management practices, Microsoft Azure familiarity, and customer-facing or support experience are advantageous.
Benefits
- Hybrid working available from Manchester or Reading, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
- Training and development through BCN Academy, with progression toward Azure AI Fundamentals and Azure AI Engineer certifications.
- 23 days of holiday increasing with service, bank holidays, a birthday day off and the option to buy additional leave.
- Company pension scheme, health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme and life assurance.
- Two paid volunteering days per year.
- Cycle to work, electric vehicle, home and tech schemes, and retail discounts.
- Free on-site gym at Manchester and Leeds locations.
- Long-service recognition, dress-down working, social events and monthly beer or soft drinks and pizza.
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About BCN Group
BCN Group is a UK managed service provider and Microsoft partner that designs, implements, and runs cloud, security, data, and modern workplace solutions for mid‑market organizations. Its services span managed IT support, infrastructure, and security operations, plus Microsoft 365 and Azure consulting and ongoing outsourcing. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Manchester, BCN is privately held and backed by ECI Partners.