Junior Application Software Developer

Pathfinder - IT Recruitment; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider is looking for a Junior Application Software Engineer in Hitchin. This hybrid position involves configuring software using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, offering on-site support for major sporting events. The role provides career growth opportunities and structured training, appealing to any junior developer seeking a stable career in a supportive environment. Applicants should be willing to travel and possess a valid passport. Join a financially secure company with a dynamic team atmosphere.

Benefits

Travel to high-profile events with expenses covered

Remote working days

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing support from experienced leads

Qualifications

• Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (web responsive).
• Experience working with front-end tools like React and Bootstrap.
• Direct client-facing experience in a technical setting.

Responsibilities

• Configure proprietary software using HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React).
• Deliver on-site technical support for live operations.
• Contribute to product improvement with senior engineers.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

jQuery

Bootstrap

MySQL

Job description

Junior Application Software Engineer, Hybrid, Hertfordshire (near Hitchin)

Junior Application Software Engineer skilled with HTML, CSS, JavaScript required by a leading technology provider supporting major sports and entertainment sectors. In this exciting role you deliver customised front-end software and on-site support within a specialist technical team.

The organisation operates in a complex, delivery-focused sector requiring adaptable, customer facing, detail-oriented staff. This hybrid role includes structured training, career paths and involvement in well known international projects, working closely with both software and project delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Configure proprietary software using HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React)
• Deliver on-site technical support for live operations and client deployments
• Use Jira to manage tasks and maintain communication with the wider teaml>
• Contribute to product improvement in collaboration with senior engineers

Required

• Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (web responsive)
• Experience working with front-end tools and libraries such as React and Bootstrap
• Working knowledge of jQuery, Bootstrap, and MySQL
• Direct client-facing experience in a technical setting
• Valid passport, driving license and a willingness to travel domestically and internationally to work onsite at major sporting and entertainment events

Desirable

• Familiarity with React.js or another modern JavaScript framework such as Vue, Nuxt, Next, or Angular
• Basic understanding of AWS and IoT
• Knowledge of JSON for configuration or data-handling tasks

This unusual and dynamic role would suit any junior software developer, software engineer, or application developer looking for a stable career opportunity with scope to grow in a structured environment.

Key Points

• Travel to high-profile events in the UK and abroad, with all expenses covered
• Remote working days when not deployed to customer sites
• Career progression as the company expands and launches new software, with opportunities to move into application development or project management roles
• Ongoing support and learning from experienced technical leads
• Great team environment in an established, financially secure and growing company in a sector largely untroubled by mainstream economic challenges

Apply today!