Junior IT Software Engineer

GSF Car Parts; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

GSF Car Parts is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join our growing team at the Wolverhampton NDC. You will work with Next.js/React, JavaScript, TypeScript and C#, supported by experienced engineers on real projects used by thousands of customers.

The role is hybrid with three days in the office and two days remote. We welcome candidates with practical web development experience who are eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Some practical experience building web applications.
• Familiarity with JavaScript and an interest in learning TypeScript, React, and C#.
• A basic understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL) or a willingness to learn.
• A portfolio, GitHub profile, or examples of projects that demonstrate your interest and ability.
• Good communication skills and enthusiasm for working in a collaborative team environment.
• A genuine desire to learn, take feedback on board, and develop as an engineer.
• Ability to work in a hybrid remote/office environment at our Wolverhampton NDC (3 days office, 2 home).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of web applications using Next.js/React, with guidance from senior team members.
• Assist in integrating applications with APIs and databases, gaining hands-on experience with MySQL.
• Write clean, maintainable code in JavaScript, TypeScript, and C#, learning best practices along the way.
• Participate in code reviews as both a learning opportunity and a chance to contribute ideas.
• Work closely with the other Software Engineers and wider team, asking questions and building your skills on real-world projects.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

C#

Tools

MySQL

Git

Next.js

Job description

About The Role

Junior Software Engineer / Developer

We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer/Developer to join our growing team. You'll work with modern technologies including Next.js/React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and C#, with plenty of support and mentorship from experienced engineers. This role is ideal for someone early in their career and is eager to learn and grow while contributing to real projects used by thousands of customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of web applications using Next.js/React, with guidance from senior team members.
• Assist in integrating applications with APIs and databases, gaining hands‑on experience with MySQL.
• Write clean, maintainable code in JavaScript, TypeScript, and C#, learning best practices along the way.
• Participate in code reviews as both a learning opportunity and a chance to contribute ideas.
• Work closely with the other Software Engineers and wider team, asking questions and building your skills on real‑world projects.

This is a hybrid role, at our Wolverhampton NDC, with a minimum of 3 days office. Our office is also not accessible via public transport so own transportation is a must.

About You

What We're Looking For

• Some practical experience building web applications.
• Familiarity with JavaScript and an interest in learning TypeScript, React, and C#.
• A basic understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL) or a willingness to learn.
• A portfolio, GitHub profile, or examples of projects that demonstrate your interest and ability.
• Good communication skills and enthusiasm for working in a collaborative team environment.
• A genuine desire to learn, take feedback on board, and develop as an engineer.
• Ability to work in a hybrid remote/office environment at our Wolverhampton NDC (3 days office, 2 home).

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Next.js or another modern web framework.
• Awareness of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Any exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure.

About Us

About us:

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 175 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure

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