{"id":587,"date":"2023-12-13T14:47:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T14:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mercatordigital.kinsta.cloud\/?p=587"},"modified":"2023-12-13T14:47:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T14:47:41","slug":"1-minute-insight-software-developer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mercatordigital.com\/en\/1-minute-insight-software-developer\/","title":{"rendered":"Vinnie Brice – Software Developer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vinnie Brice <\/strong>shares his experience of being a Software Developer –<\/strong> the best bits about the job and advice for anyone interested in the role…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does your role entail?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I deliver and maintain bespoke microservices that use APIs (a set of rules that allow different software applications to communicate with each other). I also assist in the training of new Software Developers at Mercator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does a typical day look like for you?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I work in an agile team where we look to understand, create, and enhance services for our clients. I code mostly in Scala and demonstrate walk-throughs of the deliverables through a presentation of either the front-end of the application, or by showing examples of back-end functionality. We consistently have retrospective sessions to ensure that good practice is maintained, mistakes are recognised and can then be improved upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What sort of clients have you worked with?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My main client is HMRC so we provide services that affect users all over the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the best bit about your job?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I really enjoy the team collaboration – both on site with the client and at Mercator. My ideas are always heard and this makes me feel very validated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s Mercator Digital like to work for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mercator really is a great company to work for. They’ve given me amazing support and opportunities for development of both my skills and career as a whole. I’ve been provided with all the training needed to become the Developer I am today. Although I’m part of a team for an external client, Mercator doesn\u2019t fail to make me feel part of its ever-growing family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any advice for people wanting to be a Developer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to start a new path in software, re-visit an old skill or find a change of pace, Mercator can offer the training and opportunity to become an excellent Software Developer.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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