Junior Software Engineer - Remote Working (ID: RhYgf5B7)

As a Junior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing high-quality software in line with established policies and technology stack.

We are leading the way in creating responsible delivery experiences for everyone, everywhere, and that’s how we approach our talent development. We’re a kind, ambitious, and diverse team, always supporting and encouraging each other. Our people are extremely important to our business, without them we wouldn’t be where we are today, striving to do the best for our customers and clients. If you like what you hear and would like to join us as a junior software engineer,  we would love you to apply!

The software Engineer will be accountable for:

• Developing performant, efficient, and reliable applications
• Maintaining documentation, ensuring that the knowledge acquired is available across the organisation and built into the squads as a discipline
• Design, code, verify, test, document, amend and refactor complex software.
• Staying up to date with the latest tech innovations and evaluating their value

To be successful in the role of Junior Software Engineer, you will require the following:

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Some experience building applications in Java
• Working knowledge of Java and Spring Boot is a must
• An understanding of object-orientated design patterns
• Some experience with AWS
• Experience working with an agile framework (Scrum/Kanban)
• Experience using DevOps principles and automation practices
• Some RDBMS experience
• Java 7+
• Spring Boot
• REST API (JSON) & WebSockets
• Agile, Scrum, BDD, TDD, Pull Request, CI/CD
• Good working knowledge of unit testing & integration testing frameworks
• Excellent communication skills (oral/written)
• Collaborative and keen to share knowledge with others

Why Work Here?

We’re constantly looking at ways to become a more inclusive and diverse employer, and our benefits package is important to us. Here’s some of what we currently offer:

• Flexible working; work from home, or in the office – whatever suits you.
• 26 days + bank holidays, as well as an option to buy and sell up to 5 days holidays.
• Bonus Scheme; an annual bonus that can earn up to £3,000 if you really push the boundaries
• Career progression framework; map out the next steps in your career
• Pension; 3% employer contribution on top of what you choose to commit yourself
• A range of discounts from our clients
• We also have a range of flexible benefits such as additional life assurance, critical life insurance, and others to choose from

In addition, we have recently launched a fantastic new benefit which allows employees to request to work from anywhere in the world for up to 90 days.

We know we only grow if our people do too. That’s why we’re committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves.

We’re on a journey to better represent the customers we serve around the UK. We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring that every person is valued for who they are, and what they bring to our business.

Position: Junior Software Engineer - Salary: From 31,000 - Location: Remote Working