Graduate Software Engineer C

WHD; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship program

Job summary

WHD in Maidenhead is seeking a graduate software engineer for a hybrid role (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). You will develop and maintain software across the full stack using C#/.NET, SQL Server, and React/TypeScript.

You will learn coding, testing and database standards with support from senior engineers, write automated tests, and participate in Agile ceremonies while collaborating with product owners and QA teams to ensure high-quality releases.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field, or up to 2 years' experience.
• Strong foundations in OOP, data structures and algorithms, plus design patterns.
• Familiarity with C#/ .NET, React, TypeScript, JavaScript or SQL.
• Exposure to relational databases, web development, Git, Visual Studio or Azure DevOps/Jira is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for products across the full stack (C#/NET, SQL Server, React/TypeScript).
• Learn and apply coding, testing and database standards with guidance from senior engineers.
• Use AI coding assistants and review outputs before commit.
• Write and maintain automated tests (unit, database and end-to-end).
• Investigate, debug and resolve defects in development and production.
• Collaborate with Product Owner to understand requirements and estimate work.
• Work with QA Engineers on test plans and release stabilisation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and code reviews.
• Communicate progress clearly and seek help when blocked.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Data structures

Algorithms

Design patterns

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

C#/.NET

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

SQL

Git

Visual Studio

Azure DevOps/Jira

Job description

I am looking for a graduate software engineer for a company in Maidenhead, this role is hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for products across the full stack: C#/.NET, SQL Server, and React/TypeScript.
• Learn and apply the team's coding, testing and database standards, with support from senior engineers.
• Use AI coding assistants and agents such as Claude Code effectively, and critically review, test and validate what they produce before it is committed.
• Write and maintain automated tests (unit, database and end-to-end) so that changes meet documented requirements.
• Investigate, debug and resolve defects in development and production, and document the fixes clearly.
• Work with the Product Owner to understand requirements and help estimate feature work.
• Work with QA Engineers on test plans and resolve issues raised during release stabilisation.
• Take part in Agile ceremonies, code reviews and team discussions about technical approaches.
• Communicate your progress clearly and ask for help early when you're blocked.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field; or up to 2 years' experience in software development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience (including internships, placements or personal projects).
• A solid grasp of computer science fundamentals: object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, and common design patterns.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: C#/.NET, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL, or another object-oriented language.
• Exposure to relational databases, web development, Git, Visual Studio, or Azure DevOps/Jira would be an advantage but is not required.
• An understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile ways of working.
• Curiosity and a genuine desire to learn, both independently and by asking questions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical ideas to non-technical colleagues.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Respect for best-practice standards and for departmental policies and procedures.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a collaborative attitude and a desire to help others and take action.
• Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high-paced and focused team.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks with competing deadlines.
• Ability to socialise ideas and influence decisions without direct authority.