Junior Engineer

DC Thomson; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Findmypast in the UK is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join the Product & Technology team. You’ll be at the start of your engineering career, learning on the job and contributing to products used by millions of people worldwide.

You’ll work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, receive coaching from experienced engineers, and gain hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle, from design to releases, with a strong emphasis on growth.

Qualifications

• Exposure to software development via education, personal projects, placements, apprenticeships or professional experience.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language.
• Familiarity with Git and basic testing concepts.
• Understanding of software development principles.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain software components and services.
• Contribute to customer-facing products and internal platforms.
• Investigate and resolve software defects.
• Participate in code reviews, testing and releases.
• Work with tools, frameworks and engineering practices.
• Collaborate with engineers, product teams and stakeholders.
• Support team learning and continuous improvement.
• Grow technical capability through mentoring and development.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Growth mindset

Curiosity

Education

Recent graduate or apprenticeship background

Tools

Git

Job description

At Findmypast, we're passionate about helping people discover, preserve and share their family stories. Through innovative technology, historical records and engaging digital experiences, we connect millions of people with their past.

We're looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join our Product & Technology team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the beginning of their engineering career who is eager to learn, grow and contribute to products used by customers around the world.

As a Junior Software Engineer, you'll work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, helping to design, develop, test and maintain software that delivers real value to our customers. You'll be supported by experienced engineers, receive coaching and feedback, and gain hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle.

Whether your experience comes from university, an apprenticeship, a placement year, personal projects or an early-career role, we're looking for curious problem-solvers who are passionate about technology and excited to build their skills in a modern engineering environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing, testing and maintaining software components and services
• Contributing to the delivery of customer-facing products and internal platforms
• Supporting the investigation and resolution of software defects and technical issues
• Participating in code reviews, testing activities and software releases
• Working with established development tools, frameworks and engineering practices
• Collaborating with engineers, product teams and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
• Contributing to team learning, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Growing your technical capability through hands-on experience, mentoring and professional development

Why join Findmypast?

• Work on products that help millions of people uncover and preserve their family history
• Learn from experienced engineers in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Access opportunities for ongoing learning and career development
• Be part of a technology team that values curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with talented colleagues across product, engineering and data disciplines
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid approach to working

Requirements

We're interested in your potential as much as your experience. You may be a recent graduate, apprentice or someone beginning your software engineering career.

We're looking for:

• Exposure to software development through education, personal projects, placements, apprenticeships or professional experience
• Knowledge of at least one programming language and the willingness to learn others
• Understanding of software development principles and modern engineering practices
• Familiarity with source control systems such as Git
• Awareness of software testing concepts and quality assurance practices
• Understanding of how software applications are built, deployed and supported
• Strong problem-solving skills and an inquisitive mindset
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• A growth mindset with enthusiasm for learning new technologies and ways of working
• An appreciation of how technology solutions create value for customers and businesses

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

• Curious and eager to learn
• Passionate about technology and software development
• Motivated to build your engineering career
• Comfortable seeking feedback and continuously improving
• Excited to work as part of an inclusive and supportive team

Closing date for applications:

4th Sept at 12:00noon