Junior Integration Engineer at Cogent2

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Junior Integration Engineer in Preston to help design and optimize system integrations across various platforms. You will work closely with clients, ensuring successful project outcomes while utilizing your technical skills and proactive approach. Benefits include a competitive salary, career progression, and a fully remote work environment.

Benefits

A competitive salary and career progression

Fully remote work environment

A brand-new MacBook Pro and necessary equipment

Supportive team with growth opportunities

25 days holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in an integration-focused role or relevant degree.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and structured data formats (JSON, XML, CSV).
• Excellent communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing integrations for client systems.
• Gathering technical requirements from clients and documenting integration logic.
• Troubleshooting integration issues and ensuring data accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Data Management

Integration Knowledge

Technical Requirements Gathering

Client Collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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Junior Integration Engineer at Cogent2, preston, lancashire

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Client:

Cogent2

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a curious, detail-oriented developer looking to build a career in integration? Want to work on high-impact projects for leading brands like Castore, Lounge Underwear & InPost? Cogent2 is hiring a Junior Integration Engineer to join our highly experienced team and support the design, build, and optimisation of integrations across ERP, eCommerce, warehouse and middleware platforms.

We work with fast-growth and high-volume merchants who rely on scalable, well-architected tech stacks. If you're passionate about automation, clean data flows, and solving real business problems, this is your opportunity to learn from the best in the space

Responsibilities

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality system integrations that support our clients' business operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with clients to gather technical requirements and understand their business processes
• Designing and developing integrations that automate data flow between ERP, Ecommerce, and Warehouse systems
• Communicating clearly and professionally with clients to provide updates, clarify needs, and ensure successful outcomes
• Managing and prioritising tasks across multiple client projects
• Switching between client contexts and adapting to each project's specific goals and systems
• Using API documentation and technical resources to understand how to best integrate with external platforms
• Troubleshooting issues and ensuring integration reliability, data accuracy, and security
• Working closely with the Cogent2 team to share knowledge, refine processes, and deliver consistent results
• Documenting integration logic and maintaining clear internal records to support maintainability and future scaling
• Writing and maintaining internal documentation for integrations

Why work with us

We believe in investing in our people and offering meaningful growth opportunities. Working at Cogent2 comes with:

• A competitive salary and career progression
• Fully remote work environment
• A brand-new MacBook Pro and equipment you need to get up and running.
• Supportive team with opportunities to learn and grow
• 25 days holiday entitlement

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who brings a solid foundation in integration and web technologies, along with a proactive attitude and strong communication skills. Ideally, you will have:

• 1–2 years of experience in a technical or integration-focused role, or a relevant degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Familiarity with REST APIs and an understanding of how to work with them effectively; experience with GraphQL is a bonus
• Hands-on experience working with structured data formats such as JSON, XML, and CSV
• A clear understanding of HTTP protocols, including verbs, headers, and status codes
• A practical, can-do mindset and the willingness to learn new tools and platforms as needed
• A strong sense of ownership, with the ability to manage tasks independently and see them through to completion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when working directly with clients
• A good awareness of data security and privacy best practices, and the ability to apply them in real-world scenarios

How to apply

To apply for this role, please apply directly via Linkedin