Requirements
Must have:
- 1–3 years of hands-on experience in software development, preferably with OutSystems and/or low-code platforms - Solid understanding of the full application lifecycle within a structured delivery environment - Solid understanding of Agile project delivery and card-based task tracking tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps - Solid understanding of best practices for development, testing, and deployment - Experience writing and optimising SQL queries - Experience debugging complex workflows and ensuring application reliability - Strong documentation habits and the ability to clearly communicate technical ideas - A proactive mindset with a strong sense of accountability and ownership - Basic knowledge of API integration within OutSystems, including REST and SOAP, is desirable - Exposure to Microsoft 365, Power Automate, other Microsoft productivity tools, or Azure App Suite is desirable - Comfort with peer review processes and collaborative technical discussions is desirable - Ability to anticipate impacts and dependencies in multi-stream development environments is desirable
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain applications using OutSystems - Create and refine Screens, Client & Server Actions, Aggregates, and logic flows - Write and optimise simple SQL queries as part of data-driven development - Debug, test, and enhance application features with minimal supervision - Independently manage assigned development work across full feature lifecycles - Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions - Adhere strictly to internal coding standards, best practices, and documentation protocols - Participate in code reviews and explain and defend implementation decisions - Work within Agile frameworks, supporting iterative delivery and continuous improvement - Maintain awareness of project goals, timelines, dependencies, and the impact on adjacent workstreams
Company:
We are Matrix, a significant customer of the OutSystems platform, with our logo featured on the OutSystems website homepage. We have been re-platforming our core external web-facing products over the last few years and are expanding our OutSystems development team due to the volume of activity underway.
We support two core products: one platform for recruitment for several large UK employers, and another delivering employee and volunteer screening services, including right to work in the UK and DBS checks. We work in a hybrid model with the flexibility to work remotely and from our office in Milton Keynes, MK5 8HJ, and the role may require attendance at our premises for meetings when necessary.
We offer a competitive package including a salary of up to £55,000, pension contributions, 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, a birthday day off, volunteer days, health benefits, discounts, cycle and EV schemes, and a range of additional employee benefits. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff.
