Junior Software Engineer

TipTopJob; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This exciting role involves collaborating with colleagues to create innovative software solutions that address climate change and energy-related challenges. You'll have the opportunity to design, develop, and test new applications while also supporting existing systems. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong programming skills in languages like Python and JavaScript. Join a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and initiative, and contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in the world.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

Subsidised bike purchase

Tech Scheme

Life Assurance

Health Cash plan

Retail discounts

Discounted breakdown cover

Training course fees covered

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field and solid experience in software development.
• Proficient in Python, Clojure, JavaScript, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design and develop innovative software solutions.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications and software.

Skills

Python

Clojure

JavaScript

Java

Linux

Software Development

Statistical Analysis

Data Management

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Physics

Tools

Software Testing Tools

Statistical Software

Job description

Job Title: Junior Software Engineer

Location: St James Court, Bristol, BS1 3LH

Salary: Starting from A£34,788 per year (A£34,788 - A£41,669; starting salary will depend on skills and experience)

Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

About the role:

To collaborate with CSE colleagues in the Research and Analysis team, across CSE and external partners on the following tasks: Create innovative software to answer climate change and energy-related questions. To design, plan, develop, and test new software. Support and extend existing applications and use software to help colleagues undertake tasks, including statistical and spatial analyses, and data management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the design of new software features and products in collaboration with the team.
2. Write new software and tests and develop or maintain existing software and tests to a high standard.
3. Learn new tools, languages, libraries, etc. as required.
4. Liaise with customers to understand user and stakeholder needs.
5. Plan and prioritise workloads while contributing to the timely and high-quality delivery of work.
6. Any other tasks related to this role.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

About you:

Essential attributes for this role include:

1. A degree or equivalent in computer science, software engineering, mathematics, physics, or similar.
2. Solid demonstrable experience of software development.
3. Experience of developing software using Python, Clojure, JavaScript, or Java.
4. Good knowledge of Linux.
5. Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.
6. Excellent self-motivation and initiative. Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain effective team relationships.
7. The ability to manage own workload.
8. Demonstrable commitment to CSE's primary objectives to tackle the climate emergency and end the suffering caused by cold homes.
9. Curiosity and a willingness and ability to learn new approaches, languages, etc.

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

Benefits:

1. You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).

CSE offers a range of benefits including subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts, and discounted breakdown cover, and many more.

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Entry-Level Software Developer, Junior Programmer, Associate Software Engineer, Junior Application Developer, and Software Engineer may also be considered.