Junior Full-Stack .Net Software Engineer

Future plc; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join their team in Cardiff or Bath. The role focuses on developing a new API-first platform, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring code quality. This hybrid position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Profit sharing bonuses

Referral rewards

Wellbeing support

Share purchase opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience with .NET Core or .NET Framework.
• Understanding of cloud technologies such as Azure Services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to deliver scalable and tested systems.
• Participate in professional development and continuous improvement.

Skills

.NET Core

JavaScript

TypeScript

Cloud Technologies

Application Monitoring

Testing Frameworks

Job description

What you'll be doing

As part of the strategy around GoCompare's acquisition by Future, we're implementing a technology roadmap to re-platform our domain around an API-first, cloud-based serverless architecture, aiming to become the leading Price Comparison Website (PCW) service. This initiative is part of our plan to expand beyond the GoCompare brand.

As a Junior Software Engineer, you will be a key member of the team building our new systems, participating in professional development to stay current with industry knowledge on architecture and design. You will collaborate with engineers at all levels to deliver our platform, ensuring it meets both customer and company needs.

You will be responsible for ensuring changes are scalable, tested, and developed following best practices, with a focus on continuous improvement of our codebase.

Reporting to the Tech Lead, you will work with Engineering, Product, UX, QA, and Project Management teams to ensure reliable integration of all applications. You will also have opportunities to learn from the team and other resources to grow your engineering skills.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Experience with .NET Core or .NET Framework
• Experience with JavaScript (ES6+), including TypeScript
• Understanding of cloud technologies such as Azure Services
• Experience or awareness of application monitoring practices, including metrics, tracing, and logging
• Experience or awareness of testing frameworks (e.g., MS Test, XUnit, Jest, Enzyme, React Testing Library, PlayWright)

What's in it for you

The expected salary range for this role is £25,000 - £35,000.

This is a hybrid role based in either our Bath or Cardiff office, working three days in the office and two from home.

Additional perks include:

• Uncapped leave, trusting you to manage your workload and time
• Profit sharing bonuses when we hit targets
• Referral rewards for bringing in new talent
• Wellbeing support via our Colleague Assistance Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares through our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level: Technology 7

Who are we…

We're Future, a global leader in specialist media with over 3,000 employees across 200+ media brands. We provide trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action through websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts, and social spaces.

We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for driven individuals to join us on this journey!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We celebrate diversity as a core part of our identity. Different perspectives foster ideas, fuel creativity, and drive innovation. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Our hiring process is fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from all backgrounds. It's about what you bring and ensuring everyone has a seat at the table.

A diverse team is not just good for business — it's essential for the future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to ensure the best possible experience for you!

Learn more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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