Junior Software Engineer

Purposeology; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growth-oriented technology firm in the UK is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join their high-performance team. The ideal candidate should have a Computer Science degree and a strong passion for technology, preferably with C++ experience. You will write high-performance code and work on live projects from day one, benefiting from a mentor and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• You must have a GitHub with examples of personal programming projects.
• Genuine interest in technology is required.
• Low-level personal projects like compilers or networks will make you stand out.

Responsibilities

• Write high-performance C++ code.
• Work on live projects from day one.
• Collaborate with a friendly and supportive team.

Skills

C++ Programming

Low-latency networking

GitHub skills

Education

Computer Science or related degree

Job description

Junior Software Engineer - £60,000

Title: Junior Software Engineer (C++)

Client: High Performance Systems

Location: London, Cambridge or Remote (from the UK)

Package: Up to £60,000

This is a fantastic opportunity for any genuinely passionate graduates/junior engineers with a track record of extra-curricular/personal coding projects to join a high-performance team with a culture of knowledge sharing and collective growth.

The business are well reputed for growing graduates internally, and for providing ultra-low-latency solutions using C++.

The Role

• Write high-performance C++ code.
• Low-latency networking.
• Work on live projects from day one with a team to support you.
• You will have a dedicated mentor with expertise in software development to coach you into becoming the best engineer you can be.
• There is a culture of hands-off management - you will be given trust and autonomy from the offset with no micromanagement.
• Friendly and collaborative culture.

Requirements

• Computer Science or related degree
• Must have a GitHub/extensive examples of personal programming projects (C/C++ preferred)
• Genuine interest in technology!
• You will stand out if you have low-level personal projects (e.g., compilers, networks, OS...)
• You will not be considered if you do not have a portfolio/code examples to share

If you are interested learning more, please don't hesitate to reach out.