Junior Software Developer

LearningCog Limited; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Cog in Brighton, UK, is seeking a Junior Software Developer to support development, testing and improvement of digital products and internal platforms. You will work with a Software Developer and learn through hands-on projects, code reviews and guidance.

This early-career role is suitable for a recent graduate or someone with equivalent practical experience gained through placement, bootcamp, freelance work or personal projects, with hybrid working and mentoring available.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or equivalent with practical web development experience.
• Foundational knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Ability to work with frontend and backend components and understand integration points.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development, testing and maintenance of Learning Cog’s technology platforms.
• Build and improve accessible, responsive web interfaces.
• Test new features, user journeys and system updates before release.
• Identify, investigate and document bugs and technical issues.
• Support backend development tasks under guidance, with increasing responsibility.
• Write clean, readable and maintainable code.

Skills

React

Python/Django

HTML/CSS

REST APIs

Testing

Documentation

Tools

Git

GitHub

Job description

Learning Cog is a leadership, management and sales training and development consultancy. We work closely with organisations to create practical learning solutions that improve individual, team and business performance.

The Role

Technology is an important part of how we deliver and develop those solutions. As Junior Software Developer, you will support the continued development, testing and improvement of Learning Cog’s digital products and internal technology platforms. Working with the Software Developer and the wider Learning Cog team, you will contribute to real projects while receiving guidance, feedback and practical experience. As your skills and confidence grow, you will take ownership of increasingly complex work. This is an early-career role suitable for a recent graduate or someone who has developed equivalent skills through a placement, internship, bootcamp, employment, freelance work or personal projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Contribute to the development, testing and maintenance of Learning Cog’s technology platforms
• Build and improve accessible, responsive web interfaces
• Test new features, user journeys and system updates before release
• Identify, investigate and clearly document bugs and technical issues
• Support backend development tasks under guidance, with responsibility increasing over time
• Write clean, readable and maintainable code appropriate to the task
• Use GitHub and GitHub Projects to manage assigned work, update progress and raise blockers
• Record fixes, setup instructions, testing steps and other useful technical guidance
• Take part in regular check-ins, code reviews and project discussions
• Work constructively with technical and non-technical colleagues to understand requirements
• Learn and apply effective development, testing, security and documentation practices
• Manage clearly defined tasks across multiple projects, asking for support when needed
• Some practical software or web development experience gained through study, a placement, employment, a bootcamp, freelance work or personal projects
• Foundational knowledge of HTML and CSS
• An understanding of how frontend and backend components work together in a web application
• A logical approach to problem-solving, testing and investigating errors
• A passion for writing clear, readable and maintainable code
• Clear verbal and written communication, including the ability to explain progress and blockers
• A willingness to ask questions, receive feedback and continue learning
• An organised, collaborative and dependable approach to assigned work
• React or another modern frontend framework
• Python/Django
• Git or GitHub
• REST APIs and integrating frontend and backend systems
• Relational databases or data modelling
• Content management systems
• AWS or another cloud platform
• Web accessibility, automated testing or software security fundamentals
• Curious, proactive and willing to learn
• Comfortable asking for clarification and transparent when stuck or unsure
• Receptive to guidance, feedback and code review
• Detail-focused when developing, testing and documenting work
• Practical and interested in building useful, reliable software
• Positive, flexible and able to adapt when priorities change
• Able to work independently on clearly defined tasks while knowing when to seek support

Equal Opportunities and Adjustments

Learning Cog welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Candidates who need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to let us know.

• Reports to: Software Developer (day-to-day); Managing Director (overall accountability)
• Location: Sussex Innovation Centre, Science Park Square, Brighton, BN1 9SB
• Working pattern: Office based with hybrid working

Development and Support

• Day-to-day guidance from the Software Developer
• Regular check-ins, feedback and constructive code review
• Practical experience across frontend development, backend development and testing
• Clear objectives and progressively more challenging work as capability develops

Work Authorisation

• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK
• Learning Cog cannot sponsor a visa for this role