Associate Engineer (Liverpool/Hybrid)

Believe; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music publishing company in Liverpool is looking for enthusiastic Graduate/Associate Software Engineers to join their team. This role offers a hybrid work model and an opportunity to work on meaningful projects that impact the music industry. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or a related field, a strong foundation in programming, and a desire to learn. Competitive salary and a supportive environment are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive graduate development program

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Fun team culture with regular social events

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong foundation in programming fundamentals and data engineering.
• Some experience with web development and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop user-facing and back-end features under the guidance of senior team members.
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute fresh perspectives to solution design.
• Collaborate with a supportive team that values knowledge sharing.

Skills

Strong foundation in programming fundamentals

Good communication skills

Enthusiasm for learning new technologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

C#

TypeScript

SQL

Job description

Recently acquired by Believe, Sentric Music is in an exciting phase of significant growth into new markets. Sentric Music Group is a rapidly expanding music publishing company with 100+ employees based across our offices in Liverpool, London, Hamburg, Palma, New York and LA. The company handles copyright and royalty administration for a large client base consisting of songwriters, record labels and music catalogue owners. Our industry-challenging platform is transforming the traditional models for royalty collection and our client base is consistently growing.

Believe is above all a passion for music, tech, and digital marketing, shared by over 1,900 talented people in more than 50 countries. It is a visionary and entrepreneurial spirit that drives us and makes us a world leader in the digital distribution of music.

Believe is a tribe of experts who successfully meet the challenges of the transformation of our music industry every day. It’s an adventure, a human adventure, and one that is propitious and stimulating for all of us.

Finally, Believe is a story that began in 2005 and that we must continue to narrate, now, and with you. Believe's mission is to develop labels and artists in the most suitable way, at each stage of their career and development, in all local markets around the world, with respect, expertise, fairness and transparency.

Job Description

At Sentric, we're driven by a mission to create a fairer music industry for artists. We're looking for enthusiastic graduate and associate-level Software Engineers from the Merseyside area to launch their careers with our team in our modern Liverpool office. We offer a hybrid work model and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can learn and grow.

About the Role

As a Graduate/Associate Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact artists and the music industry. You'll learn from experienced engineers while contributing to real-world solutions using modern technologies including AWS, Vercel, Snowflake and many more.

What You'll Do

• Develop user-facing and back-end features under the guidance of senior team members
• Learn to build secure, scalable applications while working on production systems
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute fresh perspectives to solution design
• Gain hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and modern development practices
• Collaborate with a supportive team that values knowledge sharing and continuous learning
• Grow your skills through mentorship, code reviews, and exposure to diverse technical challenges

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong foundation in programming fundamentals and data engineering
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and solving problems
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
• Some experience with web development and cloud technologies (through coursework, internships, or personal projects)
• Genuine interest in creating positive change in the music industry

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with C#, TypeScript, SQL, or similar languages
• Any exposure to the music publishing industry or similar creative sectors

What We Offer

• Comprehensive graduate development program with structured learning paths
• Mentorship from experienced engineers who are passionate about sharing knowledge
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the music industry from day one
• Competitive graduate salary with regular progression reviews
• A supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Fun team culture with regular social events

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK (please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship)
• Ability to work on-site at our Liverpool office 3 days a week (hybrid role)

Join us in shaping the future of fair music while building your engineering career.