Application Software Engineer - Graduate to Lead Considered

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Cambridge is seeking talented Application Software Engineers to work on diverse web application projects. The role requires strong JavaScript and Node.js skills, with opportunities for junior to lead-level candidates. Join a company committed to employee growth and a diverse toolset.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunity to mentor junior staff

Chance to work with cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial experience using JavaScript, ideally with Node.js.
• History of academic excellence.
• Ability to quickly pick up new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and maintain web application infrastructure.
• Mentor junior members of staff.
• Innovate by suggesting new technologies.

Skills

JavaScript

Node.js

Good communication skills

Education

2:1 or 1st class honours degree

Tools

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Redis

Backbone.js

D3.js

Three.js

PDF.js

Job description

Job Description

Application Software Engineer – JavaScript

A fantastic opportunity for talented Software Developers, to join an industry-leading software company in Cambridge offering the opportunity to work on a wide variety of web application infrastructure projects using a diverse toolset, with an emphasis on JavaScript, Node.js and related frameworks. This role is open to both Graduates through to Lead Developers, as we are recruiting for more than one hire.

Location – Cambridge office (3 days on site, 2 days remote). Please note, there are also opportunities for Mid to Lead Developers in the London office (Cambridge will look at new Graduates too).

Salary – £35,000 – £100,000 + comprehensive benefits (£35k would be for new graduate level – up to £100k for Lead)

Requirements for Application Software Engineer –

• History of academic excellence including a 2:1 or 1st class honours degree from a leading university plus AAB at A Level (or equivalent UCAS points)
• Ideally, you will have 2+ years of commercial experience using JavaScript and ideally, node.js and related technologies/frameworks - top new graduates considered for the Cambridge office
• You class yourself as a tech innovator and the idea of shaping products and suggesting new technologies really appeals
• Ability to quickly pick up new technologies – working in JavaScript you’re aware new technologies/frameworks emerge all of the time, and you will need to stay abreast of the latest and best technologies to apply to any given project
• Good communication skills
• There are 3 spots available in the team - the ideal would be one junior, one mid-level and one lead Engineer

Responsibilities for Application Software Engineer – Graduate Considered

Work on web applications using a diverse toolset based around JavaScript technologies. While there will be opportunities to work across the stack. The current tech stack includes:

Web (UI): JavaScript (backbone.js, d3.js, three.js, pdf.js), Less/CSS

Web (Backend): Node.js, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis

• Develop, deploy and maintain web application infrastructure
• Be a tech innovator and put ideas forward to the team
• If you are keen there is the opportunity to mentor junior members of staff

What the role offers:

• The chance to work on a diverse toolset of cutting-edge tech
• Working for a leading software company who have a fantastic track record of successfully training and promoting internally
• A great remuneration and benefits package

Applications:

• If you would like to apply for this unique Developer role then please send your CV via the relevant links!
• We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by emailing [e-mail] (if this email address has been removed by the job-board, full details for contact are available on our website).

Keywords –

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